I just returned from my trip to China and absolutely loved it! During the tours, I had a chance to learn a bit about the beautiful handicrafts that are “Made in China”. Not the cheap mass-produced junk we have come to stereo-type as “made in China”, but the beautiful creations that reflect the history and culture of these gentle people.
Read moreWhat would Halloween be without the classic ghosts and witches. Superhero costumes will also be special in little boys eyes. And of course, princesses for girls. Babies to adults everyone loves to dress up for Halloween. These ten hauntingly awesome DIY Halloween costume patterns are yours for sharing!
Here they are, in no particular order.
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Well, it took a while but I am finally here with the final post in my Sewing for Charity series. And how timely, TODAY is International Day of Charity and what a better way to celebrate!!
As you may recall, 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 pillowcase dresses and what they are. And what made me decide to sew so many of them.
But what about the boys? Little Dresses for Africa also promotes sewing for boys with the Britches for Boys campaign.
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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 ninth part of the twelve-month series. Refer to Part 1 for links to all eight of the past posts.
Let’s start crocheting!
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