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Last Minute Easter Fabrics

Posted: 5 April 2012 at 7:24 p.m.

It's not too late! We still have lovely fabrics in our stores and you can still make something wonderful for Easter Sunday. Table runners, toppers, pillows, basket liners - all quick projects that will have all your favorite bunnies smiling. We've got just a taste of what you'll ...

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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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Festive, But Not Scary

Posted: 20 October 2011 at 5:51 p.m.

Anna-Beth's Halloween Apron

I like to think of this as the perfect apron for answering the door to trick or treaters - festive, but not scary, and very comfortable. I made it in a night - it's a snap! Click here to see the Amelie Apron pattern I used. You'll find it at ...

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Tuesday Tip - No-Sew Costumes

Posted: 11 October 2011 at 12:33 p.m.

Here's a tip for those of you who need to make a quick costume but don't have access to a sewing machine. This Cave Woman costume is not sewn together! The seams are all fused with paper-backed fusible tape.

No-Sew Cavewoman CostumerThe pattern is Simplicity #2518, an easy to sew ...

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Got Costume Woes? Come to the Everett Costume Clinic

Posted: 22 September 2011 at 3:42 p.m.

I found a class that's just too good to miss and I must tell you about it!

Fairy in tu-tu

Our Everett store is offering you a great chance to have the best Halloween costume ever this year. On Sunday, October 2nd, Ashley Sevald, a costumer who also works at the Everett ...

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A Tulle Tulip Skirt for Anna-Beth

Posted: 15 September 2011 at 1:54 p.m.
Since Anna-Beth said that she has no costumes for Halloween, I decided that she would look lovely in a dreamy tulle skirt. Not just any tulle skirt, but one that is shaped like a flower.  

Tulle Tulip Skirt

For my project I used:

  • 3 yards of 6 colors of tulle (for a child ...
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Tuesday Tip - June Tailor Ink Jet Printables

Posted: 13 September 2011 at 12:16 p.m.

I love crafting! Creating things by hand gives me a feeling of accomplishment and pride. I have only recently embraced technology in crafting and I have found it helps me to get more time for the hobby I love.

June Tailor Ink Jet Printable Fusible Web

This month at Creative U, I am having so much fun ...

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'Tis the Quilting Season

Posted: 21 July 2011 at 4:15 p.m.

Don't be shocked, but - if you're going to get your quilts done in time for the holiday gifting season, you need to start NOW. The big C day and all the jolly Christmas fun is just 5 months away. Maybe just the cutting needs to be started, but ...

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Tuesday Tip - Start Early!

Posted: 12 July 2011 at 10:11 a.m.

Crafty Chris has morphed into Chris Claus for Christmas in July this month and she's very busy corraling elves, so I thought I'd do a tip for you today. It's pretty simple - go to one of our Christmas in July events, plan your gifts and start making ...

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Proudly Patriotic Patterns

Posted: 26 May 2011 at 11:09 a.m.

Itchin' for some new stitchin'? It's a great time of year to show your USA-proud colors and I found some highly fun patterns for you to try! Take a look:

Americana Wall Hanging from Jeri Kelly

I've always thought that Jeri Kelly designs the coolest wall hangings, so I was pleased to see this ...

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