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Zippers 4 Ways

Me in my Sewing Summit Zippers class - shot by Faith from Fresh Lemons Quilts. See, zippers *can* be funny.   I had a great time this past weekend at Sewing Summit. One of my classes was 'Zippers', however, the class was very quick and we only got through 2 out of the 4 zipper techniques (and even the 2nd one...

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Purse Palooza :: Indygo Junction : Installing Grommets and Magnetic Snaps

This post is part of Purse Palooza 2012.For full schedule of guest post pattern reviews and prizes, click here!Indygo Junction is a sewing pattern company that does it all: bags, clothes, home decor, plush softies, quilt blocks...you will be amazed at all the choices! Go check it out!We are so excited to be a part of Purse Palooza 2012! When Sara asked...

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All About Bag Interfacing

Today, I have the pleasure of talking about one of my most favorite things in the world...interfacing! This post will be concentrated on the particular Pellon Interfacings that I use while making bags. Interfacing makes up 25% of my stash...no lie! It's one of those things that you just need to have on hand at all times, because you'll use it...

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I am Guest Posting Today on Fairy Face Designs!

Today, I am guest posting on the lovely Sarah from Fairy Face Designs as part of her {Sew} Get Started series of beginner tutorials. My post is about Garment Making Basics. If you have never sewn a garment before, these are some basic things to keep in mind. Check it out! :-)Sis Boom Jamie Dress: http://saralawsonsewsweetness.com/2011/03/sis-boom-jamie-dress.html

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New York Beauty Quilt Along – Week 9 Block 2

This post is part of the New York Beauty Quilt Along. To see schedule and tutorials for all 10 blocks in the series, check here! How many blocks have you made from the New York Beauty Quilt Along? There have been *so* many blocks posted to the Flickr Group, it's amazing!! Today is the tutorial for Block 2 from amylouwho? She has a great tutorial for you on how...

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New York Beauty Quilt Along – Week 8 Block 4

This post is part of the New York Beauty Quilt Along. To see schedule and tutorials for all 10 blocks in the series, check here! Have you been keeping up with the New York Beauty Quilt Along? There have been *so* many blocks posted to the Flickr Group, it's amazing!!Today is the tutorial courtesy of Lee from Freshly Pieced. Lee has put together a really beautiful...

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New York Beauty Quilt Along – Week 7 Block 3

This post is part of the New York Beauty Quilt Along. To see schedule and tutorials for all 10 blocks in the series, check here! Welcome to Week 7, Block 3 of the New York Beauty Quilt Along! The last few blocks are looming on the horizon! How many have you done?? If you're just joining and would like to catch up on the blocks,...

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New York Beauty Quilt Along – Week 5 Block 7

This post is part of the New York Beauty Quilt Along. To see schedule and tutorials for all 10 blocks in the series, check here! I apologize everyone, I'm a day behind at posting this! This is Week 5 of the quilt along, and this week's block (Block 7) is a tutorial brought to you by Jeni of In Color Order. Stop on over here for...

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The Underwater Stripes Bag

I am super-excited to be guest posting today for the Festival of Half-Square Triangles! Megan has put together a really inspirational series (with super great prizes!), and I am really happy to share with you a pattern for a great bag with zig-zag detailing!This bag is appropriate for a confident beginner, both at quilting and at bag construction. Also,...

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New York Beauty Quilt Along – Week 4 Block 8

This post is part of the New York Beauty Quilt Along. To see schedule and tutorials for all 10 blocks in the series, check here! Kati's New York Beauty BlockYes!! It is week 4 of the New York Beauty Quilt Along!! Stop by the Flickr Group and be sure to add all your progress photos!The tutorial for today is from Kati of From the Blue Chair. The...

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Festival of Half Square Triangles

Do you love half square triangles? Looking for some fun, fresh ways to incorporate HSTs into your next sewing project? Then you are going to love the Festival of Half Square Triangles!I'm super-excited to share this blog-hop series with you, brought to you by Megan of Canoe Ridge Creations. I will be guest posting on the first day, with a half square...

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New York Beauty Quilt Along – Block 5

This tutorial is part of the New York Beauty Quilt Along.  To see schedule and tutorials for all 10 blocks in the series, check here!     Hi everyone! Welcome to the 2nd week of the New York Beauty Quilt Along! I am very excited to bring you a tutorial for Block 5! You can find the paper piecing template for the block here. This template...

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