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Hip Hoodie Free Download

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If you're looking for a way to prepare for the cold weather season check out this cool project!

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A Visit to Cloth Fiber Workshop in Asheville, NC

Asheville is always a great place to visit, but if you’re into crafts it abounds with inspiration, resources, and like-minded souls.

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How to Make Pinwheels for a Quilt or to Embellish a Garment

Triangles are pretty standard in the world of quilts. Manipulate them to form lots of patterns. One of my favorite ways is the pinwheel.

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Crafty Shopping in NYC

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A day of crafty shopping in the Big Apple.

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How to Make a Super-Simple Roll-Up for Organizing Your Crochet Hooks

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Keep your crochet hooks corralled with a pretty hook case. This version starts with a store-bought place mat to make it quick and easy, perfect for beginning sewers.

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Guilt-Free Crafting

Feeling guilty about the environmental impact of your crafting? Or is someone in your life encouraging you to reduce your craft-supply bill? Try these ideas for reducing your "guilt footprint."

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How to Create a Rolled Hem

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Nearly every area of sewing requires you to know how to create a rolled hem at some point. Here are some tricks to help you consistently sew the best rolled hem on your project.

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How to Make a Recycled Necktie Scarf

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There's silk in those old neckties! Take them apart and make this gorgeous, light-as-a-feather patchwork scarf.

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Pamper Your Hands with Gloves in a Bottle

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Embroiderers, sewers, knitters, and paper crafters rejoice: There is help for irritated, itchy hands! No matter what your craft is, Gloves in a Bottle provides a barrier between your skin and what’s irritating you.

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Embroidery Term: Baste in the Hoop

Basting in the hoop is the greatest—and even if your embroidery machine does not have this capability, you can still do it!

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Serving Up Sewing

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Keep your notions safe and close-by with this thoughtful tip.

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Another Little Tool I Can't Live Without

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A Hera Marker is a simple little piece of plastic that definitely leaves its mark.

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Buying Fabric on Ebay

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I'm may not be a seasoned fabric stasher but I am a decent shopper! Here are somethings I think about before buying fabric on eBay.

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Use a Twin Needle to Make a Reusable "Corrugated" Coffee Cup Sleeve

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This neat little accessory is all you need to add texture, detail, and depth to your stitched projects.

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Strip-It, the Fabric Strip Cutter

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Make light work of cutting mountains of fabric strips for quilting, weaving, knitting, or crocheting!

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Another Blogsite Worth the Visit

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Download podcasts on just about anything that has to do with fashion sewing and more.

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Create a Custom Sleeve Pattern

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Draft a personalized sleeve pattern you can use to design your own creations.

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On the Road Again with ASG in Hong Kong

Here are highlights from the American Sewing Guild's annual pilgrimage to Hong Kong and some info on how you can join us for our next visit.

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Make a French Seam Organza Gift Bag

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If you're having trouble working with a sheer fabric, a French seam is a great way to create a professional finish for your projects. And if you're going to learn a French seam, then why not make a little gift bag on the way?!

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Great Results from a Student

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On Saturday, I taught a hands-on class of the tote that was on the cover of Threads Magazine, Issue # 137 - June/July, 2008.

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