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Creating a Quilted Keepsake

Written by on March 16, 2024 in Books, Quilt Pattern Books, Quilting with 3 Comments
Creating a Quilted Keepsake

Several decades ago, my Home Ec class made a memory quilt for our teacher.  We each made a section for the quilt and signed our name, thus making a precious memento of our year together with a beloved teacher.   Signed by Friends Quilt Book offers several designs for memory quilts.     This would […]

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Joy of Living Cross Stitch Kit

Joy of Living Cross Stitch Kit

The beach scene in this cross stitch picture beckons us to rest, relax and rejuvenate. The quote in this Joy of Living picture simply states, “I feel your wet shifting sand – Taste your sweet salty air… And I am renewed again … With the Joy of Living.”       This is a picture […]

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Crochet Through the Year ~ Book of Crochet Patterns

Crochet Through the Year ~ Book of Crochet Patterns

Crocheting is a beautiful craft and art. It can truly be a tremendous stress reliever. I tend to pick up my crochet hook when I need a break from the hectic world, but I also want to be doing something with my hands. It can be quite therapeutic. Crocheters like to collect crochet patterns and […]

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Threading a Sewing Machine Needle

Written by on January 28, 2024 in Sewing, Sewing Supplies & Accessories with 1 Comment
Threading a Sewing Machine Needle

Being able to see to thread the small eye of a needle, has always been one of the most challenging tasks when sewing.  It becomes even more frustrating if the thread color has to be changed frequently like a needlework project.  I have been purchasing and using the inexpensive Dritz Needle Threaders for decades.  They […]

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Birdsong Duet Cross Stitch Picture Kit

Birdsong Duet Cross Stitch Picture Kit

This beautiful cross stitch picture is so sweet! I can almost hear these birds singing their happy song. This Birdsong Duet picture is such a precious reminder that spring is never very far away and beauty is always around us. When I look at this precious artwork, I am in awe of how such beauty […]

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Beaded Easter Eggs Tutorial

Written by on January 26, 2024 in Easter Crafts with 7 Comments
Beaded Easter Eggs Tutorial

Because I enjoy hiding a few special Easter eggs for our family Easter egg hunt, several years ago I started creating our own collectible beaded Easter eggs. Since they are my own designs and creations, no two are exactly alike. Frankly, when I first started making our beaded Easter eggs, I used what I had […]

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