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Make it yourself: stripey baby legwarmers + free pattern

Lately I have been having a lot of fun knitting legwarmers for my baby girl. They’re an adorable accessory for...

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Make it Yourself: Mod Napkins for Mom

Spring is here and it’s time to use up some stash fabric! These modern napkins are super fast and easy...

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Owl family tree quilt

I just had to show off this beautiful owl quilt my sister made for my baby’s room. She has made...

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brighten your clean up: dazzling diy cotton washcloths

A sale on Lily Sugar’n Cream cotton yarn could not be passed up with colors like HOT blue, pink, green and...

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Valentine’s Day Papercrafting: paper rosettes

Instead of buying flowers this Valentine’s Day, why not make a bouquet of paper rosettes? They’re pretty, easy to make,...

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Make it Yourself: Heartfelt Valentine’s Day Gifts

Nothing says, “I love you!” like a handmade Valentine’s Day gift. However, if you are anything like me, I don’t...

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Modern Quilting 101: What you need to know about modern styles

Early last year, I kept trying to describe to my quilter friends some of the newer quilt designs that had...

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diy heirloom wedding gift: crocheted lace linens

Here is a lovely idea for a one of a kind wedding gift.  Create beautiful linens for the lucky couple...

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Make it Yourself: DIY Wedding Headband

I have short hair, so when I look at DIY wedding ideas, I’m always aware of how little of the...

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Make it Yourself: elf-stocking gift card holder

When I am totally out of ideas for Uncle Marlin or cousin Kate, I turn to gift cards.  Especially handy...

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