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How To Tuesday: Summer Dress

Oh my goodness, how cute are these girl’s summer dresses from Sew, Mama, Sew?! Here’s what you need: -1 yard of main fabric – 1/3 yard of contrasting fabric – 1 yard of 3/8 elastic – Elastic thread You can … Continue reading

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Cool Pick of the Week

If you live in LA, here’s a perfect opportunity to either shop for your Mother’s Day gift, or take Mom along for a great day out! Unique LA is the largest independent design show in the country, where attendees get … Continue reading

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How To Tuesday: Make Up Bag for Mom

It’s Mother’s Day on Sunday so you still have time to impress the mom in your life with a homemade gift. This cute makeup bag from Kaboose is something anyone aged 8 and up can easily make, as it’s almost no … Continue reading

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Comfy Chair Series

Here’s a great before and after from Cottage Living Style. The chair looks more modern with the choice of fabric but the dark stained wood and brass tacks still give it that traditional feel. I think the chair would look great … Continue reading

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How To Tuesday: Easter Fabric Silhouettes

How cute are these Easter table decorations from Martha Stewart? Here’s what you need: Mat board & mat knife Double Tack double-sided mounting adhesive Bunny, bunny with cane, chicks 1 and chicks 2, or chicken template Tape Printed cotton fabric … Continue reading

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How To Tuesday: Vintage Style Apron

I was at a street market this past weekend and came across some great vintage aprons at a stall, which inspired this week’s How To Tuesday. This cute apron comes courtesy of the Etsy blog. You need just ¾ yard of … Continue reading

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Cool Pick of the Week

As we’ve mentioned before, there are lots off great craft and sewing centers popping up around the country. In Portland, there is Modern Domestic, a sewing studio and retail space offering two fully equipped classrooms, a comfortable seating area and … Continue reading

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Cool Pick of the Week

So many artists and crafters have responded so compassionately to the disaster in Japan, offering wonderful work for sale with proceeds going to various charities. The blog Poppytalk has done a great roundup of some of the items available. Have a … Continue reading

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How To Tuesday: Spring Wreath

This Spring Wreath from the blog Punk Projects is so cute! Tools and Supplies needed: Wreath Fabric Strips Pretty Paper Chipboard Letters Glue The wreath can be made from any of your sewing scraps or you can choose from our big selection … Continue reading

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How To Tuesday: Easter Bunny Pillow

How cute are these easter bunny pillows from Wolf & Willow? There’s plenty of time to make these ahead of easter. You can download the pattern here. All you need is: – 1/4 yard x plain cotton or linen fabric … Continue reading

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