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Most people who do sewing as a hobby, learn to make models by entering into a class or reading a book. But those who believe something different is doing something about themselves. In fact, some of these ideas DIY sewing can be found …

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There are many heirlooms that are passed down in families from generation to generation. One of the things that we most often see passed down are vintage sewing .

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I have wanted to make a rag quilt for my daughter for a long time. I just really didn’t know how to do it, nor did I find any material I really enjoyed.

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I really like this pattern, it’s feminine, yet it could be just warm enough for chilly autumn outings. Classic and yet updated. Dress it up or down, myself, I can see it in a sage green (enough with the green…

Click to continue reading “Pretty Fall Cardigan Pattern – Free!”

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I’m not lucky enough to have a husband who wants to wear my hand knits. Let me re-phrase, I wouldn’t want him to. He’s a grease monkey, usually covered in diesel or oil, or tractor stuff, or hay or…. other…

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Marie from AlphaMom (and Make and Takes) made a Schultute to celebrate her son’s first day of school.  Traditionally, in Germany, these are given to children starting their first year of school, but it sounds like a great idea to…

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Following the Footsteps is hosting a swap for teachers, homeschooling families, etc.  Every Friday, teachers from all over the internet will be exchanging ideas and best practices.  What a great idea!!  I wish something like this existed when I was teaching! Find…

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So why am I in mourning? Because, yesterday as I was mowing the lawn I found several red maple leaves on the ground under my maple tree. Red. On the ground. And I know what that means. It’s the beginning…

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JC Handmad e always has fabulous ideas for sewing project and takes beautiful pictures of her work, but today she posted about something different. Her post “ Special Assignments ” is gives directions for encouraging your children to make their own movable alphabet. …

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