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These fur boots are not meant for walking, but rather for sitting pretty by the window while you watch the snow fall — or at least, this is how I picture it. I imagine you sitting by the window with… Read more ... 
Are you looking for a solution to the common problem of sewing a ribbed neckline that either floats away from the body or puckers? Do you want a technique that will give you a perfect neckline almost every time? Look… Read more ... 
I remember as a kid watching my grandmother crochet granny squares. I don’t even know what she was using them for, I just remember watching her build those colorful squares of yarn stitches. It was so much fun watching the… Read more ... 
I love a good patchwork project but I’m not always wanting to take on making a whole quilt. Sometimes I want to just make some patchwork squares and turn it into something pretty. That could be lots of things besides… Read more ... 
This fleece lined button scarf is just the thing to keep your neck warm on a cold winter day. Whether you’re out running errands so you’re in and out of the cold, or you’re staying out in the cold for… Read more ... 
Is your living room ottoman looking a little worn out? Or maybe just the color or style of upholstery doesn’t match your décor any more. It may be tempting to chuck the old ottoman and buy another, but don’t send… Read more ... 
Small bins and boxes are a great way to get a handle on surface clutter on a desk or work surface. Loose pens and office supplies look messy when just sitting on your desk, but organized when they’re all collected… Read more ... 
If you’ve seen some of the quilted jackets that are super trendy right now but don’t have a quilt that you want to cut up to make one, here’s a cute project for you. Melissa at Polka Dot Chair shows… Read more ... 
Here’s a fun Valentine project you can make from your fabric scraps! This heart card at Therm O Web blog would make a sweet Valentine to send to all of your favorite people. Designed by Belinda Karls-Nace from Blue Ribbon… Read more ... 
With cold weather here, it’s scarf season. I used to never wear scarves but this last year or so I’ve come to love them. I wear a scarf or cowl nearly every day. The extra layers of fabric around my… Read more ... 
Cutting out a sewing pattern can feel intimidating when you are new to sewing. One minute you are happily choosing fabric and imagining the lovely finished dress, bag, cushion, or pair of pajama pants, and the next minute you are… Read more ... 
I’m always tempted by the pretty velvets at the fabric store. So much texture! And the way the fibers catch the light! But sewing on velvet is trickier than you’d think. That nap that lends beautiful texture also likes to… Read more ...