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April 2013 Blog Posts (5)

Great British Sewing Bee

Anyone who hasn't seen the Great British Sewing Bee on Youtube might want to tune in. There are 4 episodes and each is about 1 hr long so plan on sitting awhile. Watch each episode in sequence when time permits and enjoy.…

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Added by Arlene Hanna on April 26, 2013 at 5:00pm — 9 Comments

Recycled T-Shirt Dress

Recycled T-Shirt Dress with Angie

Yesterday, I had a blast helping my friend Angie learn to sew – VERY creatively – as I guided her in designing and creating a summer dress for use as she is a featured singer/artist in a local Blue Grass band. This is one creative gal – and I am honored to introduce and guide her into creativity with fabric!

Starting with an aqua…

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Added by Londa Rohlfing on April 19, 2013 at 2:00pm — No Comments

Minty Me Extend-A-Handbag FREE Instructions

After making several of these handbags I have now perfected the 3 sizes. Small , medium and large. I had to make myself one also…

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Added by Shannon on April 13, 2013 at 8:00am — 9 Comments

Primitive Hearts & Stars Rag Quilt Pattern

I love these two combination of turquoise flannel fabric match together. This one was a fun one to make. It is a twin size so that I have plenty to cuddle with on a…

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Added by Shannon on April 13, 2013 at 7:00am — No Comments

Made myself a dressing gown!

Well I finally got around to making myself a new dressing gown. As I mentioned when I blogged making my Bed Jacket (Feb 22nd 2013), my dressing gown is a dull boring plain green as it was all there was in the shop when I needed fleece to make one. Now there are lots of lovely patterns and colours I can buy online. I think I must have had a screw loose…

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Added by Karen on April 3, 2013 at 3:30pm — 3 Comments