How to Batch Sew Sewing Projects

I’m working on a project right now where I’m making several of the same thing, so it seemed high time to share with you some tips on how to batch sew sewing projects. Why Batch Sew? There are some sewists who probably never have the need to batch sew. You only make one thing at […]

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Easy Mosaic Cowl Knitting Pattern

Mosaic knitting is so much fun, and you can learn how to do it — and make a great gift! — with this easy mosaic cowl knitting pattern. This pattern is part of the 2022 Christmas in July blog hop! Learn more about it here, or find more details after the pattern. All About Mosaic […]

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DIY Felt Taco Ornament

This whimsical DIY felt taco ornament is so fun to make and, for me, at least, it has a funny story attached. One of my many jobs involves lots of communication via Slack, and we use an app that allows you to send people virtual tacos to thank them for their help with something or […]

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Buffalo Plaid Crochet Scarf Pattern

Ages ago I wrote a post all about crocheting buffalo plaid that featured photos of a scarf but I never actually shared my buffalo plaid crochet scarf pattern. Now’s the time. Buffalo plaid crochet is actually a lot easier than it looks. There are a lot of ways to do it, but the way I […]

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How to Sew Sequins

A few years ago when flip sequins were all the rage among tweens, I bought a length of flip sequin fabric and never used it because I had no idea how to sew sequins. I was sure they would totally mess up my scissors, my sewing machine, my life. But I finally decided I needed […]

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Easy Scrap Fabric Project Bag

This easy scrap fabric project bag is the child of a couple of necessities. First, I have cats who LOVE yarn. They will go to any lengths, including climbing shelves and digging in tote bags, to get a ball of it — and the project its attached to — for themselves. Second, I have a […]

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How to Introduce Cats to the Outdoors

The kittens are a year old now, which I guess doesn’t make them kittens anymore, so we decided it was time to make them indoor outdoor cats. Here’s how to introduce cats to the outdoors safely and some things to think about when you do. Pros and Cons of Indoor/Outdoor Cats I know not everyone […]

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