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Old Crafting Books
A few months ago I found an old book from the Stitch by Stitch series at a thrift store from the early 80’s. I bought it not because I wanted to make anything from it but because some of the patterns and ideas were so hilariously 80’s. Here are some of the projects in the…
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Crewel Embroidery
What is crewel work or crewel embroidery? Most simply, it is embroidery on fabric that is done with a wool thread– a two-ply variety known as crewel– which gives the embroidery its name. I’ve been anxious to try it because it seems to be a fairly quick way to make some beautiful designs and it…
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27 Crafting Resources for Men
While society has come a long way in breaking down gender barriers, stereotypes about the sexes and what activities are appropriate to each are still widely prevalent in society. Oddly enough, people are often judged as much for pursuing hobbies that are more traditionally ascribed to their gender as ones that aren’t. As a female,…
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New Life for Old Sweaters
One of the bad things about having pets is that sometimes the little angels enjoy chewing up your belongings. One of my cats decided to chew a hole through a nice sweater– one that was so big it was impossible to repair without looking like a ragamuffin. Rather than throw items like this away, however,…
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Uses for Fabric Scraps
Most sewing projects involve trimming off fabric that you don’t need, and very often that fabric goes to waste but it doesn’t have to. There are loads of ways that you can make something cute and useful out of your leftovers. If you’ve got a larger scrap hanging around, consider making some cute ornaments. This…
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Handmade Thank You Cards
Today is a rainy, gray day making it perfect for drinking a bit of tea and getting crafty. I needed to send out some thank you notes for early birthday gifts and opted to make my own rather than use the ones I have. I love making cards and I think people are more excited…
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Not Your Grandma’s Quilt
When you say the word quilt many things come to mind: grandmothers, olden days, heck, even toilet paper. Yet modern and cool aren’t usually two things that are generally correlated with quilts or quilting, though perhaps unfairly so. There are a wide range of quilts out there that will match a more modern style of…