Embroidery Workshop with Debby Schnabel
Close up of Debbie Schnabel’s freeform embroidery. The annual event, Quilting in the Garden, was held a few weeks back. Alden Lane...
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Feb 21, 20142 min read
Inspiration Plus: Putting Those Decorative Machine Stitches to Work
Do you ever wonder what you can do with that mind-boggling array of decorative stitches available on your sewing machine? If you’re like...
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Dec 20, 20133 min read
Bookin’ It: Another Last-Minute Gift Idea for Fabric Lovers
Remember this package from my Tuesday post? Well, if you recall, I promised to reveal the contents in today’s posting. But first a little...
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Dec 17, 20132 min read
Feeling Frantic? Check Out These Last-Minute Goodies–Perfect for Stitchers and Crafters Alike
Can you believe that Christmas is just a week away? If you’re like me, the next seven days are jam-packed with holiday-related...
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May 7, 20133 min read
An Afternoon of Fabric Play = Five Easy Pieces!
Today I just felt like sewing. Nothing large, or complex. Just something that would let me play with fabric, and that I could start and...
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Feb 12, 20134 min read
For Valentine’s Day and Beyond: Capture Mementos (and Memories) with a Nostalgic “Pocket
Some sources say that it was Henry VIII who, in 1537, settled the English celebration of Valentine’s Day upon February 14–by Royal...
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Jan 25, 20133 min read
10 Things I’ve Learned From Hanging Out With Candace Kling, Ribbon Worker Extraordinaire
How wonderful are these pretty blossoms? I absolutely love the satiny texture of the ribbons and their colors. 1. Candace Kling, the...
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Jan 22, 20133 min read
Candace Kling, Masterful Manipulator of Fabric & Ribbon–Giveaway Today!
Good enough to eat? Candace Kling’s delicious “Eye Candy” may fool you, but the confections are made of fabric! I don’t think it’s a...
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Dec 21, 20122 min read
Need a Last-Minute Gift or Stocking Stuffer? “Check” it Out!
Need a last-minute Secret Santa or gift-exchange goodie for that party tonight? Stumped for a little “something” to present your holiday...
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Dec 14, 20122 min read
It’s a Wrap!
The teal and green stars were selected to coordinate with the teal stars in the paper. Here’s a similar wrap styled for a child,...
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Nov 23, 20123 min read
Gotcha Covered! Stitch Up a Stylish (and Easy) iPad Case for Gifting (or Keeping)
I’ve been dragged kicking and screaming into the digital age; I’m much more comfortable in an analog world. I like to keep my technology...
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Sep 18, 20123 min read
Bead-Dazzled: Add Detail and Sparkle to Your Fiberwork (Giveaway!)
What do the following little quilts–part of my self-imposed 30-Minute-a-Day Creativity Challenge –have in common? Sedona Nights, 3″ x 5″,...
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May 22, 20122 min read
A May Garden of Fun Little Fabric Flowers and a Giveaway
Check out these charming yo-yo flowers – aren’t they cute? This is my idea of a Spring garden! They’re surprisingly fast and easy to make...
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May 18, 20123 min read
Tiny Flower-Inspired Quilts: Design, Embellish, Display!
The rainy season has ended here in Northern California… Stormy Weather, 3″ x 5″, made by Darra Williamson …and those April showers–as...
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Feb 10, 20123 min read
A Valentine’s Gift for You: Stitch Up a Romantic Boudoir Pillow (Free Pattern)
Here’s a lovely little (6″ x 12″) valentine that you can make for yourself in a single afternoon…so easy and so much fun that you’ll...
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Jan 20, 20122 min read
Spill Your Heart Out with Our Valentine Challenge! (There’s a FREE Pattern as Well)
Beyond that, though, Valentine’s Day is all about celebrating aching, hopeful, yearning . . . hearts. I can’t help it: I love a romantic...
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Dec 16, 20112 min read
FREE Pattern Download: Easy, Last-Minute Ornament/Gift-Card Holder
Because they’re so quick and easy to make, these festive and versatile tree ornaments can help satisfy the “creative itch” that this...
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Nov 18, 20112 min read
Immerse Yourself in Button Madness!
Are you tempted by the bounty of colorful novelty and elegant fashion buttons that are popping up in quilt, craft, and sewing shops? Do...
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Oct 18, 20112 min read
The Party’s Over…but the Beat Goes On
And on the sixth day…… we crash! I’m staying home ALL day today. PIQF is always a wonderful experience but, as you may imagine, it can be...
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Sep 2, 20112 min read
Patchwork Beading: Where Handicrafts Collide Beautifully!
I’m probably pushing things a little to describe my beading diversion as “jewelry” because the precious gem and metal quotient is low...
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