Tag: hobbies
member name: Michelle W.
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September 19, 2006 12:59 PM EDT --
How to Make a Yo-Yo Doll
Yo-yos are gathered, lightly stuffed circles of fabric that are used to make ornaments, clothing decoration and many other craft projects. This cute little doll is a great way . . .
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September 22, 2006 08:27 PM EDT --
This is so easy to make, the kids can make it up in 5 minutes!
You will need:
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September 22, 2006 08:51 PM EDT --
This is a good project for parents to help kids with.
Supplies:
1 Yard of muslin, 36" wide, white if possible
1 Yard brown paper bag, you may use parcel wrapping paper
1 package fabric crayons . . .
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September 08, 2006 11:28 AM EDT --
Who doesn't like to decorate their front door during the holidays? I have a wreath for just about every holiday there is. I have only 2 store bought. The rest I have made.
Holiday Wreath
This project . . .
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December 04, 2007 01:21 PM EST --
I don't remember where I got this pattern from, but it sure sounds like fun to make with the kids!
Balloon Ornaments
What you need:
To make (6) snowballs:
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August 30, 2006 09:51 AM EDT --
I have found a great website for free quilt block patterns.
The web address is: http://www.quilterscache.com/QuiltBlocksGalore15.html
It gives the directions, paper piercing, cutting directions, etc. . . .
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September 08, 2006 11:43 AM EDT --
I found this pattern on one of the craft websites that I like to visit. The website is http://rubyglen.com/craftsholiday.htm
Check it out for more ideas.
Make a Santa from a Bath Towel!
By Susan . . .
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September 22, 2006 09:12 PM EDT --
It is now time to put your quilts together. Place your blocks in front of you in rows of three.
You see the space between your blocks? You will be placing "Sashing" between each one. You will . . .
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September 22, 2006 09:33 PM EDT --
Well, we are at the final stages of making your quilt complete. Let us get started.
Iron your completed quilt top. Measure the width across your finished top; make down on a piece of paper. Measure the . . .
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September 27, 2006 10:46 AM EDT --
Okay, okay. I know I keep my Patriotic Wreath up most of the year, so I thought I'd better change it. Since it is becoming cooler, I didn't have a wreath for fall. Needless to say, I had . . .
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April 24, 2007 10:38 AM EDT --
I do not know of a single woman who doesn't just love to soak in a tub after a long hard week. Here are some simple ideas to make bath salts for someone special. I use them as Mother's Day . . .
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November 01, 2007 01:01 PM EDT --
This day in age it seem that we are all trying to be frugal in one way or another. My husband and I are saving aluminum cans. As a truck driver he stops at all kinds of places, truck stops, rest areas, . . .
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January 22, 2008 12:10 PM EST --
As some of you know, I have been doing a lot of beading here lately. I have finally been given a copy of the beaded bells pattern that I have been looking for for years. (My ex-step-grandmother made a . . .
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October 29, 2006 10:15 AM EST --
For anyone who needs help with all their sewing needs, I have a lot of websites bookmarked. One that I just love is http://www.wrights.com/class/class.htm
This is the same company that makes blanket binding, . . .
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November 20, 2006 01:30 PM EST --
Here is a few craft websites for you to check out. I have tons more, so I will only post a few in an article at a time.
Be sure to check them completely. They have lots and lots of craft ideas for almost . . .
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October 29, 2006 10:58 AM EST --
I do not remember what website I found this on, but it has some very useful tips in it. (I, of course, am a packrat, so I save every little piece of sewing stuff I have left over that is big enough to . . .
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October 31, 2006 09:10 AM EST --
Don't you just hate having to go the store and sit down and try to look through all those stupid books to find a pattern you like? I always hated doing that before our local Hancock Fabrics closed . . .
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November 06, 2006 10:42 AM EST --
Sewing Machine Tips that Aren't in the Manual
<h1 style="">Gathering</h1>
My favorite way of gathering fabric for random gathers, is to zigzag over a cord. Your . . .
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November 07, 2006 12:10 PM EST --
Sewing Terminology
A number of terms used in sewing may be puzzling to you at first. The ones listed below are all defined in their proper places in the book (see the INDEX). In case you should . . .
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December 14, 2006 07:42 PM EST --
There is a pattern for a butterfly bath, angel, windchimes, gingerbread pals, Santa and Mrs. Claus, and winter friends.
http://www.ilovetocraft.com/claypot/index.shtml
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