Category Archives: Crafting

Tips For Travel Sewing

Tips for Travel Sewing by Jessica Schunke @blueskycrafter I took up hand sewing several years ago after taking a needle-turn appliqué class with Carolyn Friedlander. After a few short hours, I was hooked. I loved the slow, thoughtful method and … Continue reading

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Back To School Ditty Bags!

By Stephanie Kendron of Modern Sewciety I started making the Modern Ditty Bag last year for a back to school post for Janome. I would see the teachers at my girl’s school carrying around a bag that held essentials when they … Continue reading

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Perfect Pencil Pouches!

Havel’s School Pencil Pouch By Emily Lang emedoodle@yahoo.com Finished size: 3.5” x 8” Use 1/4” seam throughout unless specified. Fabric: Scraps of three fabric Materials:  *10” (or larger) plastic coil zipper  *9” x 7” piece of Pellon 987 Fusible Fleece … Continue reading

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Hexie Play by Melanie Traylor of Southern Charm Quilts

This post is part of the Kingfisher Stitch Along, hosted by Rachel from Stitched in Color and Jodi from Tales of Cloth. For more details click here.       It’s my turn on this series to post! And my … Continue reading

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A Fun Weekend Project – Fan Scissor Wrap

By Terry White This project was so much fun that I kept making more in different styles. The first one received enough ooohs and ahhhs from friends that I knew this would have to become presents for my girls … … Continue reading

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