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Dog Bandana with Collar Casing
Do you have a posh pup or dapper dog? Then she or he certainly deserves a new fashion accessory. We designed this fast and easy bandana with an adjustable casing that slips right onto your dog’s collar. Pattern in S, M + L ...
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Large Round Floor Cushion with Fussy Cut Wedges
Floor it! Our 24" diameter floor cushion is a comfy 4" thick - perfect for sitting or as a foot rest. Use around a low table for casual dining. Place on the patio for sunrise meditation. Toss in the TV room for extra seating ...
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Patchwork Lap Blanket
A pretty patchwork panel meets an old softie fleece panel; they fall in love and become inseparable. That's the true tale of this beautiful lap blanket. Cute and cuddly – the perfect pair. Love the yarn bows at each intersection! ...
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Cinch Top Bucket Duffle
We give you all the tricks to get the perfect shape and structure for this trendy bucket bag, including interfacing specs, a grommet template, even a circular base pattern. Soft upholstery fabric is perfect for the exterior ...
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Cotton Candy Kitty
This would be a wonderful learn-to-sew project for kids! We show how to stitch right through our paper pattern pieces to make it simple to keep curves and angles spot-on, even around the sharp corners and tight curves ...
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Double Flange Bolster Pillow
A bolster is a long, narrow pillow often used to support the back or neck. Our black + white version finishes at over 30" with a flange at each end. It makes a dramatic statement across a bed or against the back of a couch ...
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Hearts on a String Sachets
With triple the heart-stopping cuteness, our Valentine sachets hang three in a row on a ribbon with a ring at the top and a button weight at the bottom. Use them to add a bit of scented sweetness anywhere you want ...
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Choosing the Right Sewing Machine Needle
New project – new needle! It’s an important part of the process because a good needle in your sewing room is like a good knife in your kitchen. Learn the basics about sizes, styles, types, even the anatomy of a needle ...
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Catnip Heart Mice
We made these purrrfect little heart-shaped catnip mice out of leftover charm pack squares to keep kitties happy and entertained. For the best results, we recommend organic catnip and scraps of 100% cotton fabric ...
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Yoga Tote with Wraparound Mat Straps
We’ve done totes and we’ve done yoga mat carriers, but – until this – hadn’t combined the two in such a stylish way. Collect all your gear into a generously sized tote, then use the handy wraparound straps to secure your mat ...
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How to Make a Ribbon Petal Cockade
Ribbon artist, Elaine Schmidt brings us this detailed Guest Tutorial that takes you through the steps to create a classic ribbon petal cockcade - a gorgeous embellishment for a bag or to accent a pillow or drapery tieback ...
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Top 20 Sewing Vocabulary Terms
We’ve alphabetized 20 terms into a mini glossary. If you’re a pro, buzz through and see how many you know. If you’re new, use them as great vocabulary builders as well as to impress your non-sewing friends ...
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Cuddle + Flannel Baby Blanket
You'll love this blanket's easy binding, formed by wrapping a flannel backing square around to the front to create a wide, continuous border. We also show you a clever way to stitch the rick rack in place for a perfect reveal ...
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How to Make Continuous Bias Binding
It's a little bit like the ancient art of origami. You start out with a flat square (or rectangle), and after a few folds, flips, and slices, you have perfect bias strips ready to become custom binding for your next project ...
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Ring Bearer’s Pillow
Get step-by-step instructions for a stunning weave, which is actually very easy to achieve. Our sample uses three ribbons in a neutral palette with a simple muslin backing - a lovely, muted background that allows the rings to shine ...
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Cozy Flannel and Sherpa Scarf
Faux sherpa, made from fleece, is the perfect toasty choice for cold weather accessories. And, it's easy and economical to add its soft texture. We paired ours with another cozy favorite: plaid flannel. Don't forget the jumbo poms! ...
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Heart-Themed Gift Bags in Burlap & Cotton
These bags are as cute as the proverbial button in a rustic style that works for Valentine’s Day and beyond. We combined burlap and cotton with pretty ribbons. Dive into your stash to see what cool combinations you have ...
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Cushion Style Round Accent Pillow
If you're happy and you know it... make a pillow. This is what we envision Little Miss Muffet's tuffet must have looked like. A little bit cushion and a little bit pillow in one! Gathering the top and bottom is easy! ...
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Upcycle an Off-The-Rack Cardigan
We love the look and creativity of handmade, but that doesn’t mean we never buy at the store. Try these fast and easy ways to customize an off-the-rack cardigan with decorative elastics and fasteners ...
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The Classic Round Canteen Bag
Channel your inner Scout. Our canteen-style bag has a great retro look in a classic outdoorsy fabric combination. We even added appliquéd patches. Patterns included for the round exterior panels and matching curved pocket ...
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