Sewing book for beginners
Does anyone know of a great sewing book for a beginner? I've always wanted to learn to sew - I just bought a sewing machine and have no idea what to do! (I am also getting the manual from Singer...
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Book Giveaway: Twinkle Sews by Wenlan Chia
167 commentsComment on this post by November 3rd for a chance to win one of five free copies of Wenlan Chia's new book.
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Recycled Paper Notebooks
Making an original notebook is as easy as tearing apart some books and papers. Anything goes when piecing together a unique book. Scrapbooking paper, tissue paper, pages from books, clear pages, etc...
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Retro Leaves Tote Bag
1 commentRetro Leaves on cream background with black canvas base, lining and handles. 3 large interior pockets. Can also double as a stylish diaper bag.
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Looking to make a "Teaching Kids to Sew Book"--Contributors Welcome!!
2 commentsHi, I am starting sewing classes locally in Nacogdoches, TX. I am teaching kids to sew along with adult classes. I am using Winky Cherry System and Joann Grogan's books for my classes. I am...
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Spa Bubbles Tote Bag
Retro Circles in Brown on Blue-green background. Can also double as a roomy and stylish diaper bag. The three interior pockets are large enough to carry a water bottle or baby bottle plus all your...
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Paper bag turned into a keepsake gift!
I have now made two books like this for friends since I am often short of funds to buy people nice gifts. However I am a firm believer in the fact that it's the thought that counts, and I have put...
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Large Tote Bag or Diaper bag
These are just a couple of my creations. These large totes have 3 deep interior pockets that are deep enought o hold a watter bottle or baby bottle leaving enough room for all your other needs.
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how to design exercise-books
When I spent my years in highschool I always made my ex.-books on my own and made me really glad when my friends told me how nice they are. Well I'm still a student, so I...
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Handmade Journal Covers
Handmade journal covers from a pattern in "Zakka Sewing" by Therese Laskey. Visit my blog for more info! http://www.dork-a-thon.com/?p=681
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zakka style diary or notebook with fabric cover-travel in France
I fall in love with this Japanese cotton linen with stamp and map design. I use it to make a book cover, very zakka, a little vagrom feel. :)
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Book Review: Sew Darn Cute!
2 commentsOur month of craft-book giveaways continues with Jenny Ryan's beautiful new collection of sewing and craft projects, Sew Darn Cute: 30 Sweet & Simple Projects to Sew & Embellish!
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The Crafty Chica's Guide to Artful Sewing!
19 commentsKathy Cano-Murillo's colorful new sewing book is fun, glittery, and exuberant—just like its author!
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Life Is Life: A Cerealized Story
Check out this amazing online serialization from storyteller Stephanie Watson.
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Handmade Nation in Portland
1 commentI got to go to Faythe Levine's Handmade Nation event at Powell's in Portland this week. Here are some of my photos and a quick recap!
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It's a Book, It's a Film! My Handmade Nation Labor of Love
8 commentsFaythe Levine, director and co-author of Handmade Nation, talks about her experience of working on a three-year project about the resurgence of handmade and D.I.Y craft and art. Give a shout out to your favorite blog and you could win a copy of the Handmade Nation book!
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How to Make an All-Recycled Sketchbook
4 commentsHoliday gift countdown: seven weeks. You may need the extra time to find just the right books to remake into a super-green sketchbook made with recycled book pages.
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Book Review: Complete Embellishing
I love Kayte Terry's crafts and designs, and her new embellishment book is amazing, too!
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Tuscany Market Tote
4 commentsThis tote is crocheted from four different colored acrylic yarns combined together - red, orange, maroon and hot pink. It is very stretchy and will accomodate almost anything you can put into it. I...
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Jeaneology Accessories and Jewelry
Crafter extraordinaire Nancy Flynn has put together some really fun ideas for making jewelry and accessories in her book, Jeaneology... but the twist is that they're created with recycled denim! Here are a couple of my favorite projects from her collection.
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