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    An Easy Polymer Clay Slab Method You Can Make Your Own

    May 12, 2026 by Sandy
  • Polymer Clay / Tutorials / Videos

    Decorate Glass Bottle with Clay, Nature Inspired

    March 3, 2026 by Sandy
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    Polymer Clay Bead Tutorial How To Carve Crystal Beads

    January 20, 2026 by Sandy
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    Simple Creative Ways to Sculpt with Mixed Media Materials

    November 25, 2025 by Sandy
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    DIY Whimsical Bottle House: Easy Miniature Building Tips

    October 28, 2025 by Sandy
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    How to Get Professional Results in DIY Wire Jewelry Making

    September 1, 2025 by Sandy
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    Make a DIY Necklace in Under 30 Minutes–Beginner Friendly!

    April 29, 2025 by Sandy
  • Polymer Clay / Videos

    3 NEXT LEVEL Tips For How To Work With Polymer Clay

    January 28, 2025 by Sandy
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    How to Create a Whimsical Polymer Clay Fairy Lamp That Glows!

    December 3, 2024 by Sandy
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    Step-by-Step Resin Fall Jewelry Tutorial with Mixed Media Techniques

    November 5, 2024 by Sandy

Tag: sewing

Quilting What's On Your Workdesk Wednesday 

WOYWW – A Machine Quilting Adventure

May 18, 2011 by Sandy

Today’s desk shows my preparation for getting serious about learning how to improve my machine quilting.    Last fall a fellow quilter recommended Diane Gaudynski’s Guide To Machine Quilting.  I checked it out of the library and had to agree, it was fantastic.  So I…

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Crafts Sewing Tutorials 

Bucket Buddy – Great Gift Idea

May 7, 2011 by Sandy

My husband’s birthday was this past week and I always try to make a little something for each of my guys on special days.  This year I made him a bucket buddy, using Simplicity 4232.  I think it came out rather nice:…

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What's On Your Workdesk Wednesday 

WOYWW – Just This ‘n’ That

May 4, 2011 by Sandy

Today’s desk shows a mish-mosh of this and that.  The only reason there’s any clear space at all was that I had to shove everything aside to repair a belt this morning. The bucket is for a cool bucket buddy for me,…

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Free Stuff Just Chattin' 

Congrats to the Winner!

May 3, 2011 by Sandy

Congratulations to the winner of the empire waist dress pattern, Vickie Doswell.  Keep an eye on this space, as I have lots more patterns to give away.  Some are vintage, some gently used, some brand new and uncut.

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Sewing What's On Your Workdesk Wednesday 

WOYWW – Starting A Tailored Jacket

April 27, 2011 by Sandy

Today’s workdesk shows that I’m in the process of commencing to begin the early phases of the first part of the start of a jacket. Yup, I’m scared and dragging my feet, lol. I bought Simplicity 2446 because it promised to help…

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Sewing 

Simplicity 2247 – Amazing Fit Empire Waist Dress Review

April 26, 2011 by Sandy

Pattern Description: Misses’ / Women’s Dress With Individual Pattern Pieces For B,C,D Cup Sizes or C,D,DD Cup Sizes.This amazing dress combines flattering features of timeless style: princess seamed bodice with Empire waistline, flared skirt gently shaped at the waistline and back lapped…

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Sewing 

Jacket Alterations, Easter Dress And More

April 22, 2011 by Sandy

Many of you have been eagerly awaiting the results of the lavender jacket alterations.  I’m here to tell you it has been a complete success.  (I’m actually kind of in shock about that, lol.) Without further ado, here is my lavender jacket,…

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What's On Your Workdesk Wednesday 

WOYWW – Same Old Mess On This Workdesk

April 13, 2011 by Sandy

Today’s desk doesn’t look too much different from last week’s, mainly because I’m still waiting on my order of serger needles from my local fabric store.  (It’s been two weeks and I’m starting to get aggravated.  I like to support local, family…

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Sewing 

What Can You Do With Four Yards Of Bamboo?

April 12, 2011 by Sandy

Finally I have some completed garments to show you. First off is the jacket and top from this pattern: What the pattern cover does not make clear is that the jacket can be made in two different lengths (as well as having…

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Sewing What's On Your Workdesk Wednesday 

WOYWW – Sewing And Fitting A Dress For Easter

April 6, 2011 by Sandy

At least I think this will be my Easter dress, we’ll see how much I like it when it’s done.  🙂 My workspace today shows that I’ve been making this dress: In this fabric: So far I’ve been very pleased with the…

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