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Reversing a PDF Document for Fabric Transfer

  I sent out a new password to access the free adult coloring sheets page yesterday. In the email I mentioned several ways these sheets could be used besides as a coloring sheet. One idea was to use them as iron transfers for fabric. Today I’m going to show you how to reverse a PDF […] Read more…

Sewing Machine Presser Feet ~ Part 3: Zippers & Buttons

Time for Part 3 of my Sewing Machine Presser Feet series! Today I’m reviewing various zipper feet, the buttonhole foot, & button foot. Most garments & bags need some type of fastener, so these feet are good to have around if you sew either one. I know putting in zippers is intimidating for some people, […] Read more…

Mixed Media Spring Decor

Spring has definitely sprung here in the deep south because pollen is everywhere! I decided to make some more spring decor to add to my mantel shelf & fill it in a little more. I’ve already got the mixed media frame up, but I wanted to fill it in a little more on the sides. Although […] Read more…

Sewing Machine Presser Feet ~ Part 1

I recently purchased a box of 32 different presser feet for my sewing machines. It’s been on my wishlist for awhile now & I finally granted my wish! Ha! I thought it would be fun to do a series on what all those feet are for.  I’ll be including some feet I already had in […] Read more…

Crocheted Pixel & Lace Heart ~ Part 2

Today I’m releasing Part 2 of the crocheted pixel & lace heart pattern!  I really wanted to add more, but I felt like I should finish it off for now.  I hope to have a CAL in the future that will incorporate some of these techniques & more.  This pattern has a bit of free […] Read more…

Crocheted Pixel & Lace Heart ~ Part 1

This crocheted pixel & lace heart pattern is something that came to me while I was trying to go to sleep one night.  That’s why I need to brain dump in my journal at night – I sleep a little better!  Anyway, I love combining different yarns in a project to give it more texture, […] Read more…

DIY Selvage Edge Lamp Shade

It’s time for another Monthly Crafty Destash Challenge!  For this month, I grabbed an old wire lamp frame frame & some selvage edges out of my stash.  Now I have an awesome lamp shade that just needs a lamp base to rest on! Every month, a group of bloggers are challenged by C’mon Get Crafty […] Read more…