Fave Fabrics – Fall of 2019 Fabric Collections

Even though the first day of summer has just gone by, a number of fabric designers have released their fall of 2019 fabric as well as some Christmas collections. As promised, I have rounded up some of my Fave Fall of 2019 Fabric that you may love for your next creations.

If you’re like me, it becomes frustrating to find a fabulous pattern only to find the fabric is no longer available. Get ahead of the crowd by buying the fabric and getting the patterns as soon as they are released.

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Learn to talk CROCHET! A secret language

ALRIGHT HOOKERS – GET OUT THOSE WIP’S AND CHAINS AND FROG IT!!

No, I am not talking dirty filth, I am speaking in Crochet lingo.  If you have no idea what this means, learn to talk Crochet with us, a separate secret language known only to those who love the art of hooking aka crocheting.

For those newbies out there, this post will get you speaking Crochet in no time.  And if you want to Learn to Crochet, join us in the Learn to Crochet series.

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Ten FREE Travel Accessories to Sew

Summer vacation usually involves travel! Are you planning a plane trip or long car ride this summer?  I have compiled a round-up of ten awesome travel accessories to sew for yourself and the family. And all the patterns are free!

These practical and useful travel accessories are easy to sew and will make your journey enjoyable and memorable. Also, you can coordinate with your luggage by using the same fabric for all your projects.

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SEWING FOR CHARITY – PART 3

MAKING THE FIRST PILLOWCASE DRESS (A TUTORIAL)

I recently decided to support a special project by sewing dresses for girls. You can read how this sewing for charity project all started in Part One.  Find out all about a pillowcase dress and what they are.  And what made me decide to sew so many of them.

In Part Two – “Ready, Set, Sew”, my fabric arrived and I found a few patterns to use to make this cute little pillowcase dress.

This week, I had the opportunity to make the first pillowcase dress and share my version in a tutorial for those who are following along.

Let’s start stitching!

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Learn to Crochet Part 6 – Posts

This week we will be posting but not to Social Media. We are going to learn all about crochet around posts.

If you want to learn to crochet, join us in making this cozy Afghan.  Each month, beginning in February, you will learn how to crochet three different blocks.  After 10 months (in November, you will have 30 different blocks in total that we will learn to stitch together in December to make a wonderful lap-sized afghan perfect for Christmas gift giving, although, you may be tempted to keep this for yourself to use for snuggling on the couch.

Our crochet along is finished, but you can start anytime and work at your own pace.

If you would like the entire series in one convenient PDF, you may purchase the e-book in my Etsy shop!

This is the sixth part of the twelve-month series.   See Part One for all the links to all the prior posts.

Let’s start crocheting!!

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