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Tuna Can Pincushions
The other day my sister-in-law, Jennifer, gave me this “swell” (my daughter-in-law Meghan and I have decided to bring “swell” back into everyday use… it really is a “swell” word, but I digress!) Where was I, oh…
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Spring Bouquet Tutorial
If you would like to give someone special a bouquet of flowers this Spring that will last forever, considering making a bunch of these flowers in a array of beautiful colors. Whether you make a single…
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Doorstop Bunny
I must say, I think this little guy might be the cutest doorstop in the bunch so far. My girls were excited to see him. Pippin will make a great spring guest in your home.…
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Little Birdie Applique Block
There have been many interesting ideas of how to use the design in the Little Birdies Eye Case for other projects. But then I thought, I might be thinking too small! It occurred to me…
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Bear in Water Applique Block
The other day when I posted the Swimming Turtle Coloring Page, one of our readers asked if we could do a bear. Well, as it turns out, bears are a perfect companion to Winter Wonderland Curriculum. So,…
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Knitted in the Round 12″ Baby Doll – Part 1 – Knitting the Body
When Pixie opened her gift that held her new baby doll, pure joy filled her face. (And THAT is why I stay up to 1:00 a.m. every night!) The second photo is when the gown…
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Lavender Sachets
I remember as a little girl going through my mom’s and grandma’s drawers. I can’t remember if I was given permission to do this or if it was a covert operation done on the sly.…
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Lavender Beanbags
As I mentioned in previous posts, Pixie’s birthday is coming up… actually, this Friday. I wanted her gifts to have a rainbow theme. First, I made her a Rainbow Coiled Rag Bowl which I love.…
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Camera Strap Fabric Sleeve
I got a new camera! Very exciting! My older camera (and will still be used camera) was fine but I found myself fighting with it. (I do love that my older camera takes videos… very…
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Fleur de Lis Applique Block
Do you have a little would be knight in your life? Then chances are, you’ll find something to embellish with this applique! Last week I got an email from one of our readers asking if…
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Felted Child’s Purse aka Mom’s Cell Phone Pouch
This project started off on a whim. I was at my mom’s and had forgotten my knitting bag at home. What to do while enjoying a cup of coffee while the kids played? I raided…
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Sun and Moon Applique Block
Just a gentle reminder of all that we have to be grateful for. Thank you, Irving! I Got the Sun in the Morning – Words & Music by Irving Berlin Got no diamond, got no…
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Baby Doll for the Little Lady
The next two weeks are non stop busy. Time to put away the crafts and focus on what’s important, right? Well, for me, crafting is important. And the busier I am with life, the…
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Song of a Scarf
Song of a Scarf This is the wool All fluffy and warm Sheared, cleaned and carded Awaiting its next form. This is the spindle I got as a gift Simple and timeless I was spinning…
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Pinwheel Quilt – Part Two “Assembling Your Quilt”
Remember that pinwheel quilt I started before my vacation. I didn’t forget… as promised here is the second part of the tutorial. Now that you have complete Part One of this tutorial, you should have…
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A Doll to Love
Several months ago we received an email from Michelle at Will Knit For Food. She asked for permission to use our Basic Knit Doll Pattern to create dolls to send to a village in Africa were her…
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A Year of Rip and Tear Napkins!
I bought this cabinet over ten years ago to hold my ever expanding collection of music cds. Designed for that purpose, it served me well. Then, in the past few years, I started buying my music…
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Autumn Oak Leaf Wreath
Autumn brings an explosion of color; transforming greens and pastels to golds, oranges, browns and deep crimson. It’s as if nature has decided to have one last fling before retiring for the winter! For families…
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Playful Pinwheels
Over the years I have made quite a few quilts… Log Cabin, Split Rail, Nine Patch, Irish Chain, Around the World, even a Lone Star but the quilt block I return to again and again…
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Book Nook:The Never Ending Story – AURYN Medallion
Because it is often hard to find things to make for older boys, and I know many of you are still looking for ideas for small gifts, I wanted to repost this. Bug loved the movie The Never Ending Story. (Joy of joys, he's…
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Book Nook – Noisy Nora – Part One
To begin making our little finger puppet mice for our Book Nook Book – Noisy Nora, I made 5 little bodies. Below are the directions. Before I get to that, however, I want to introduce everyone…
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Butterfly Applique Block
Yesterday I went to Wee Folk Art’s Applique Blocks to get a pattern for a butterfly. What? I never designed a butterfly? That’s crazy! I thought for sure I had. I know I designed a…
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Basic Knit Doll in 6 Sizes
These designs were created with beginner knitters in mind. They are knitted flat and are sewn together. For a more experienced knitter, I have created directions for knitting the dolls in the round, using double…
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Robin Applique Block
Is there anything more exciting and rejuvenating than the smell of spring? On sunny days, as the snow begins to melt, and day time temperatures soar to a whopping 45 degrees F, my head begins…
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