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Wendy's Garden Blooms

Posted: 15 May 2012 at 11:42 a.m.

In Wendy's Hair

On a visit to our Northgate store last week, the lovely Wendy (Assistant Manager), was wearing a stunning flower in her hair. When I asked about it, she enthusiastically showed me more - all her own design! (Click on the pictures to see a larger image.)

Purple Flower

Her first flower was inspired ...

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Snowy Weather Means Stash Appreciation Time

Posted: 19 January 2012 at 12:21 p.m.

I thought you would enjoy this 'vintage' post from our previous blog today. It was written by Anna-Beth during a snow storm in December of 2008. ~ Annette

I admit I am not a snow person.  Despite being born in Buffalo, NY, I am a Seattle girl, perfectly content with a ...

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Yes, You CAN Still Make This!

Posted: 22 December 2011 at 12:39 p.m.

It's December 22nd and we're down to counting the hours until Christmas morning. But, yes, Virginia, you CAN still make some fabulous gifts! We'll be posting ideas on our Facebook page and Twitter while we're counting down, so keep watching. Here's a little immediate help ...

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Tuesday Tip - CRAF-TEX Strips for Easy Bags & Boxes!

Posted: 17 May 2011 at 1:05 p.m.

Biscuit Basket

Making baskets and bags from fabric strips is fun and so easy using patterns from Aunties Two (like the Biscuit Basket shown above) and CRAF-TEX Stabilizer.

Craf-tex Package & Strips

CRAF-TEX is a stiff, heavy-weight stabilizer that is great for sewing and crafts. I've used it in the bottom of tote bags and ...

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Tuesday Tip: Easy Frilly Flowers

Posted: 3 May 2011 at 1:41 p.m.

I'm having so much fun making flowers with Clover's Flower Frill Templates!

Flower Frill Templates

They're simple and quick to make by folding the fabric according to the instructions on the easy-to-use templates. You just cut the petals, stitch them together and there you have it! Although they look like ...

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