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Fourth of July Appliqué Towel by Crazy Little Projects

June 17, 2013 WeAllSew

Hello, WeAllSew friends! This is Amber from Crazy Little Projects. One of the things I love to do on my blog is make appliqued animal-hooded towels. Applique can seem a little intimidating but isn’t really all that hard when you start with a quick and easy project like this fun Fourth of July hand towel. … More

DIY Father’s Day Gift Basket

June 14, 2013 WeAllSew

Need a last-minute gift for Father’s Day? Use custom themed fabric to stitch up a quick basket liner, then fill it to the brim with coordinating goodies to create a personalized present for any dad. … More

Just SEW It! Piece by Piece

June 11, 2013 Susan Beck

Learn the basics of patchwork piecing and look at tools, tips, and tricks to make piecing fast and fun. Explore tube piecing, wallpaper piecing and other techniques that go beyond the basics of sewing two patches together.
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DIY Name Badge – Make One for Dad!

June 10, 2013 Jenelle Montilone

Whether you’re relaxing pool side this summer, keeping warm by the bonfire, or looking for a unique gift for dad this Father’s Day, this simple DIY will ensure you’ll never lose track of your drink again. Just slip the adjustable name tag over your favorite brew, and name your poison.
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Craftcation Video

March 30, 2013 Alice Voss-Kantor

As promised, here is the video with an overview of what the Craftcation DIY Conference was about, Make – Learn – Meet!

Enjoy!

Yours Alice
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Craftcation, The Makers DIY Conference

March 28, 2013 Alice Voss-Kantor

For all of you who followed us on Facebook the last four days, I hope you enjoyed the inspirational breeze from Ventura, California, where the second DIY conference Craftcation was held. As the photos speak for themselves, you can tell it was a blast!
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Off to Craftcation in Ventura, California

March 20, 2013 Alice Voss-Kantor

The DIY Craftcation conference starts tomorrow, and I’m very much looking forward to being there. I had the opportunity to attend the inaugural event last year and was amazed by the three-day indie business and do-it-yourself (DIY) workshop retreat.
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Getting Ready to Garden!

March 8, 2013 WeAllSew

Here in Chicago we’re starting to pull things together for the much anticipated gardening seaseon (is it spring yet?), including taking stock of our gardening “stuff”. I was thinking – what better way to keep all of our tools in order than to stitch up a few organizers? It didn’t take me long to find a bunch of awesome tutorials and projects – and here are my favorites! … More

Needle-Felted Greeting Cards

February 13, 2013 Mary Beck

I recently got the felting attachment for my sewing machine. Not being a freeform type of person, I knew I needed to practice. But then what was I supposed to do with the finished product? I made

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How to Make Winter Flower Hair Ties

January 31, 2013 Juliette Lanvers

These cute hair ties can be made in any combination of colors and textures. Made out of felt, they are easy to sew. Can’t use a hair tie? Transform one into a brooch for your lapel!
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Alt Design Summit or Bust!

January 23, 2013 Alice Voss-Kantor

For the second year, BERNINA of America is one of the proud sponsors at ALT Design Summit and I am fortunate that I get to attend AGAIN. My bags are over-packed and I am leaving today for a fun-filled three days in Salt Lake City! “Iamsoexcited,” is an understatement.
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Top 10 Holiday DIY Projects on Pinterest

December 21, 2012 WeAllSew

As the Holiday Season starts to wrap up, we have pulled together our top pins. There are hundreds of wonderful … More

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