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May 9, 2013 by Sandy

A while back I mentioned several Craftsy classes I’d taken. They have quite a variety of courses, including many that are free. Don’t think for a minute because they’re free they aren’t worth bothering with, the quality of these classes is amazing. The teaching…

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What's On Your Workdesk Wednesday

WOYWW – A Little Bit of Everything

May 8, 2013 by Sandy

I can’t share too many details about what’s on my workdesk today because many of the items are gifts. Much of the stuff that’s usually on the desk behind my sewing machine is piled on the table here because I needed to…

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Beads & Jewelry Tutorials Videos

Multiple Wrap Beaded Bracelet – Video Tutorial

May 6, 2013 by Sandy

These Chan Luu style bracelets are quite popular now. I love the slightly earthy, hippie vibe you get from the cord wrapping. They’re also amazingly simple to put together. The website has some gorgeous combinations, with Swarovski crystals and semi-precious stones, and…

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Sewing

Copying a Purchased Garment – Summer Knit Top

May 2, 2013 by Sandy

Have you ever bought a garment that turned out to be an absolute favorite, and then were heartbroken once it was too worn out to wear anymore? Or maybe you wished you had it in a different color, different length, etc. I…

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Cards Crafts What's On Your Workdesk Wednesday

WOYWW – Butterfly Collage Card -Tim Holtz April Tag

May 1, 2013 by Sandy

Phew, got Tim Holtz’s tag for April 2013 done just in time! Here’s how my desk looked whilst in progress. I probably should have put away all the polymer clay stuff, but we all know how to work in that remaining 12…

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Sewing

Tropical Print Summer Tunic – Butterick 5218

April 29, 2013 by Sandy

The great thing about taking the time to make fitting adjustments to a pattern is that you can go back to it time and again, confident of good results. This tropical print fabric wanted to become a summer top. No, it did…

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Sewing

Princess Seam Dress with Pockets – Simplicity 2174 Pattern Review

April 26, 2013 by Sandy

I’ve been sewing like crazy lately, really wanting to finish up several projects that have been hanging around undone for way too long. It was over two years ago that I bought the fabric to make this dress. This is another in…

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Sewing

Vogue 8711 Wrap Skirt – Pattern Review

April 22, 2013 by Sandy

Next up in my list of sewing accomplishments is this knit wrap skirt by Vogue, 8711. The lines are interesting and the pieced yokes are flattering. I could not find the finished garment measurements anywhere on the pattern, envelope or online, so…

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Sewing

Draped Leopard Print Dress – Butterick 5749 Pattern Review

April 19, 2013 by Sandy

I’ve been sewing up a storm this past week. After going through my stash of patterns and fabrics I really felt like it was wrong to have spent so much on that pile of supplies and not have anything to show for…

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Sewing

Tunic Top With a Bit of Sparkle – Butterick 5218 Pattern Review

April 17, 2013 by Sandy

We can all use a few more basic tops that can be dressed up, or just worn with jeans. Butterick’s 5218 tunic top pattern fits the bill perfectly. For a bit of interest I chose this black linen with a tad of…

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WOYWW – Butterfly Collage Card -Tim Holtz April Tag

Tropical Print Summer Tunic – Butterick 5218

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Vogue 8711 Wrap Skirt – Pattern Review

Draped Leopard Print Dress – Butterick 5749 Pattern Review

Tunic Top With a Bit of Sparkle – Butterick 5218 Pattern Review