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Free pattern: Felt fairy house

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This small felt fairy house is soooo cute!  Tina from Miss Daisy Patterns shares a free pattern on her blog.  The shape is simple and you can make it your own by changing up the colors and the embellishments.  Make… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fabric utensil basket

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These fabric utensil baskets will help you set a pretty table!  They’re easy to sew and Patti from Garden Matter shares a tutorial showing how.  Made from two coordinating prints, they’re easy to coordinate to your table decor – especially… Read more ...

Free pattern: Picnic Tote

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Caroline from Sew Can She shares a free pattern for her Picnic Tote.  It certainly is roomy enough to carry a picnic lunch, but it would also make a great pool tote, or library tote, or every day tote.  I’m… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fabric butterfly clips

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Turn your fabric scraps into colorful butterfly clips!  They’re so pretty! Audrey Pettit shares a tutorial at Therm O Web showing how to make them.  Clip them to a wreath or a plant stake, or anywhere you want to add… Read more ...

Tips for sewing perfect buttonholes

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Raise your hand if you’re scared of sewing buttonholes!  My hand is partially raised.  I’m not scared of them, but I don’t exactly look forward to them, either.  If they end up looking wonky, they’re such a pain to rip … Read more ...