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What Does It Mean When a Fabric Has “Good Hand”?
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What Does It Mean When a Fabric Has “Good Hand”?

ChrisMarch 17, 2025March 5, 2026 1811 Views

Have you ever seen someone run their fingers over a fabric and heard them say, “Ohhh, this fabric has good hand”?…

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Understanding Thread Weight: How It Affects Your Sewing Projects
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Understanding Thread Weight: How It Affects Your Sewing Projects

ChrisMarch 17, 2025March 5, 2026 1463 Views

I don’t remember the exact moment I realized that thread came in different weights, but I do remember wondering how they should…

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5 Ways to Keep Fabric Secure in the Embroidery Hoop
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5 Ways to Keep Fabric Secure in the Embroidery Hoop

ChrisMarch 17, 2025March 5, 2026 1352 Views

If you love to embroider or cross-stitch, you may have found that one of the most frustrating things is fabric…

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No-Sew Throw Pillow Covers: Using Fusible Tape
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No-Sew Throw Pillow Covers: Using Fusible Tape

ChrisMarch 17, 2025March 5, 2026 1437 Views

If you’re looking to add a pop of personality or seasonal flair to your home, a new set of throw…

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DIY Scrap Fabric Wrapped Hangers {Video}
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DIY Scrap Fabric Wrapped Hangers {Video}

ChrisMarch 17, 2025March 5, 2026 1387 Views

If you’re like me, you probably have a stash of fabric scraps just waiting for the perfect project. Instead of letting those precious bits and pieces go to waste, why not turn them into something both adorable and functional?

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Sew a Self-Binding Baby Blanket Tutorial
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Sew a Self-Binding Baby Blanket Tutorial

ChrisMarch 17, 2025March 5, 2026 1292 Views

Welcoming a new baby into the world is always a joyous occasion, and what better way to celebrate than with…

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The Difference Between Pieced Quilts and Applique Quilts
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The Difference Between Pieced Quilts and Applique Quilts

ChrisMarch 17, 2025March 5, 2026 1264 Views

The day you decide to explore quilting is the day you fall into one of the deepest rabbit holes that…

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How to Frame Pressed Flowers
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How to Frame Pressed Flowers

ChrisMarch 17, 2025March 5, 2026 1452 Views

Botanical art is beautiful and unique, especially when you create it from the flowers grown in your own garden. Gardens are ever-changing,…

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4 Ways to Keep Your Ruler from Slipping
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4 Ways to Keep Your Ruler from Slipping

ChrisMarch 17, 2025March 5, 2026 1189 Views

Have you ever been in the middle of cutting fabric, feeling all focused and ready to tackle that quilt project,…

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DIY Reusable Zero-Waste Kitchen Sponges
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DIY Reusable Zero-Waste Kitchen Sponges

ChrisMarch 17, 2025March 5, 2026 1261 Views

There are so many compelling reasons to make your own zero-waste, reuseable kitchen sponges! Let us count the reasons: No…

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Chris McLaughlin

Chris McLaughlin

Making stuff with our own little hands just hits different, doesn’t it? It’s pure joy for the heart and balm for the soul.

Creativity’s our love language around here — stitching, crafting, creating and plus a little farm life thrown in just to keep things interesting.

We're talking Grandmacore (but louder).

At Hold My Coffee, we’re top-tier creative enablers: fueled by caffeine and a healthy disregard for perfection.

The Joy is in the Making.

Chris

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