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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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Sewing & Stitchery Expo Preview - Things You Just HAVE to See!

Posted: 16 February 2012 at 5:52 p.m.

Okay, sewing buddies - so, the samples that will be in our Sewing & Stitchery Expo booth next month have started to arrive and . . . (shhhh!) I sneaked into Debbie's office and took a few pictures for you. You MUST see these - they are so cool! If you like this, leave me ...

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Simple Home Handmades from Sweetwater

Posted: 12 January 2012 at 12:17 p.m.

Sweetwater's Simple Home book

There's just nothing like the warmth that handmade touches give to a home, is there? Sweetwater's Simple Home book offers 35 lovely projects that are beginner as well as experienced stitcher friendly and simply quick to make. Designed by Sweetwater's creative mom and daughters trio, you'll ...

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What Goes Under the Turkey?

Posted: 11 November 2011 at 2:16 p.m.

Originally published on our previous blog, here's Annette's post on how to top your table with peace and safety!

Do you fear gouges in your heirloom wooden dining table? Are you tired of trying to figure out how to get cranberry and who knows what out of your ...

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Cutie-Pie Apron

Posted: 1 August 2011 at 11:51 a.m.

Child's Honeycomb Apron pattern

This is the pattern for an apron I made for Aaron & his day-care giver. It's called the Child's Honeycomb Apron.

Honeycomb Apron

The honey-comb stitch looks smocked but it's much easier and quite fast.

Honeycomb Apron close-up

Close up of the honey-comb stitch, yo-yo (flower-like w/ red button) and the itty-bitty scotty ...

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Itchin' to Start Stitchin' for the Kitchen

Posted: 14 July 2011 at 2:16 p.m.

Some days, I just can't stand the thought of cooking. Know what I mean? But, then I think about new aprons, new hot pads and other perky things I can make for my kitchen and that really lights my cookin' stitchin' fire again. Just a little project goes a ...

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Grandma Dot's Yummy, Useful Pies

Posted: 22 June 2011 at 5:26 p.m.

Pie. What's not to love? Juicy fruit encased in flaky, lovely pastry arranged in aesthetically pleasing lattices and twists. 

Grandma Dot's Raspberry Pie

So when we got a pattern from Seams Like Fun for Grandma Dot's Fruit Pie Hot Pads, I was the first to take it home and make myself a ...

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