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Glue Basting: The Sewing Trick You’ll Wish You Knew Sooner!
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Glue Basting: The Sewing Trick You’ll Wish You Knew Sooner!

ChrisAugust 11, 2025March 5, 2026 1528 Views

Glue basting fabric can make your sewing projects faster, neater, and more fun. Learn the best glues to use, why heat-set glues are ideal, and tips for perfect results!

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Chain Piecing Made Easy: Save Time and Sew Smarter
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Chain Piecing Made Easy: Save Time and Sew Smarter

ChrisJune 21, 2025March 5, 2026 1592 Views

Once you get the hang of chain piecing, there’s no going back. It’s one of those simple quilting techniques that…

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Leaders & Enders: The Unsung Heroes of Chain Piecing
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Leaders & Enders: The Unsung Heroes of Chain Piecing

ChrisJune 21, 2025March 5, 2026 1617 Views

If you’re chain piecing without using leaders and enders, let me gently (but firmly) say… you’re missing a trick. These…

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DIY Easy, Reversible Baby Receiving Blanket
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DIY Easy, Reversible Baby Receiving Blanket

ChrisApril 7, 2025September 9, 2025 1600 Views

This simple baby blanket tutorial is quick to make, beginner-friendly, reversible, and totally customizable. You can mix and match fabrics—flannel, fleece, or cotton—to suit the season or the baby’s nursery theme.

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What to Do with Fabric Scraps {Besides Hoarding Them}
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What to Do with Fabric Scraps {Besides Hoarding Them}

ChrisApril 4, 2025March 5, 2026 1638 Views

You’re my people, I am your people. So, let’s be honest – we’ve all got that bin (or in my…

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DIY Make Fabric Flowers Tutorial {Video}
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DIY Make Fabric Flowers Tutorial {Video}

ChrisMarch 20, 2025March 5, 2026 1642 Views

These fabric flowers are a great scrap buster and take literally minutes to make – even for beginning sewists. Plus,…

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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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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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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

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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.

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