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Polaroid Quilt Block Zip Pouch Tutorial

Today I’m going to show you how to turn a few quilt blocks into a quilt block zip pouch. I used polaroid quilt blocks, but you could easily use this method to create a zip pouch from any type of quilt...

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Cute Round Bag Pattern Ideas

Today I’m excited to share with you a free addition that I’ve made to my Alice Bag Sewing pattern. When I designed the Alice bag, my ideas was to make a basic round bag pattern then find ways to...

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NEW! Video Sewing Tutorial Series

Today I’m excited to share with you something that I’ve been working on for a long time!  A video sewing tutorial series featuring my Retro Travel Bag! It’s the next best thing to me coming to your...

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How to Sew a Bow Tie that ties!

My husband loves to wear bow ties and has been bugging me for years to make some for him. I’m happy to say that I have figured it out, and am excited to share this tutorial teaching you how to sew a...

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New! Wonderland Mini Quilt Patterns

A couple of years ago I made my first mini quilt and was instantly hooked! They are perfect when you’re in the mood for a “quick fix” project. Today I’m excited to be releasing my first mini quilt...

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Oversized Beach Bag Sewing Pattern

As much as I try not to haul a bunch of stuff with me to the beach, I am never successful at “traveling light” when I’m beach bound. There are just too many things that I like to take with me to the...

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5 fun Summer Projects to tackle this weekend!

We got home this week from a 3 week-long road trip (I think I may have mentioned that already, I feel like I’m starting to sound like a broken record *wink*). Now that we are home, summer has finally...

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Handmade Dress Ideas using Safari Party Fabrics

Safari Party fabrics hit stores this month! All month long I’ll be sharing lots of DIY projects, sewing patterns, quilt ideas and free sewing tutorials with you. I promise you won’t be “short on ideas”...

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Introducing the Safari Party Fabric Line and Look Book!

Today I’m excited to be sharing with you the story behind my Safari Party fabric line (which is in stores now). I’ve also put together a Look Book for the line so you can see loads of project ideas...

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How to Sew a Half Circle Skirt

Every year the girls at Simple Simon & Co host a series called “Skirting the Issue”. It’s a series designed to inspire makers to create skirts and other gifts for girls in the foster care system....

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New Cricut Maker Machine Review and FAQ’s

Today I have a Cricut Maker machine review to share with you.  It’s a brand new product from Cricut and guess what.. it can cut fabric!  Keep reading to find out what I thought about the machine, and...

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Handmade Dress Ideas using Safari Party Fabrics

Safari Party fabrics hit stores this month! All month long I’ll be sharing lots of DIY projects, sewing patterns, quilt ideas and free sewing tutorials with you. I promise you won’t be “short on ideas”...

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Introducing the Safari Party Fabric Line and Look Book!

Today I’m excited to be sharing with you the story behind my Safari Party fabric line (which is in stores now). I’ve also put together a Look Book for the line so you can see loads of project ideas...

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How to Sew a Half Circle Skirt

Every year the girls at Simple Simon & Co host a series called “Skirting the Issue”. It’s a series designed to inspire makers to create skirts and other gifts for girls in the foster care system....

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New Cricut Maker Machine Review and FAQ’s

Today I have a Cricut Maker machine review to share with you.  It’s a brand new product from Cricut and guess what.. it can cut fabric!  Keep reading to find out what I thought about the machine, and...

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Seasonal Safari; a Free Quilt Row Along

Please join me this Fall as we complete this fun Seasonal Safari Quilt! I’m offering it as a free quilt row along to celebrate the release of my new Safari Party fabric line! Keep reading to find out...

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Patchwork Star Baby Quilt Tutorial by Diary of a Quilter

Today kicks off the #SafariPartyFabrics Blog Hop! I’ve lined up some fabulous designers who are all going to share fun sewing and quilting tutorials with you guys! First up we have Amy Smart from Diary...

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Seasonal Safari Quilt Row Along; Row 4

Today kicks off our Seasonal Safari Quilt Row Along! I hope that you will join us! This is the first tutorial in the series and we are “starting in the middle” and creating Row 4 of the quilt! Keep...

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New Sewing Patterns and Special Discount

The shop is loaded up with new sewing patterns and to celebrate I’ve got a special discount to share with you. Keep reading to find out more! Last weekend I carved out a bit of time to make a project...

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Saturday Afternoon Quilt with Safari Party Fabrics

The next stop on our Safari Party Fabric Blog Tour is Simple Simon and Co. They are showing their Saturday Afternoon Quilt, it would be a great quilt to make for someone who is a beginning quilter!...

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