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Tutorial: Table runner trivet

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Big family meals like Thanksgiving Ren from  The Inspired Wren shares a tutorial showing how to make her Table Running Trivet.  It’s a table runner that’s also a trivet.  It’s a more efficient use of tabletop space than a collection… Read more ...

Tutorial: How to mend a knit hem

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We all have them – t-shirts (or other knit garments) with a hem that is coming loose.  It looks so sloppy to have part of the hem hanging down, and once it starts you know it’ll keep on ripping out. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Turkey tea towel

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Tutorial: Turkey tea towelLindsey from Fort Worth Fabric Studio shows how you can make this turkey tea towel for Thanksgiving.  The applique is all simple shapes and the design is cute, especially if you have kids in the house for Thanksgiving. Click below… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy math circle skirt

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There is just about no easier skirt to make than a circle skirt.  The circle naturally creates a shape that fits through the waist and upper hips, and then flares out with a beautiful fullness at the bottom – no… Read more ...

Tutorial: 10-Minute Wine Bag

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Maggie from Smashed Peas and Carrots shares a tutorial at Riley Blake Designs showing how you can make this wine bag in just 10 minutes.  But just because it’s a quick project doesn’t mean it’s not finished nicely.  This bag… Read more ...

Tutorial: Simple Christmas tree skirt

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Jennifer from Sewplicity shares a tutorial for making a simple Christmas tree skirt.  It takes just 45 minutes to make one.  You’ll need 1.5 yards each of two fabrics (top layer and lining) and fusible batting.  If you go ahead… Read more ...