hand sewing

Sloth Stuffed Animal Sewing Pattern: meet Suka the Sloth
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Sloth Stuffed Animal Sewing Pattern: meet Suka the Sloth

I’ve been needing a creative burst of energy lately, so I busted out my sewing machine and made my little guy a sloth stuffie. He loved it so much (and so did I!) that I polished up the…

Fourth of July Embroidered Fireworks T-Shirt
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Fourth of July Embroidered Fireworks T-Shirt

At the last minute [oh you know, 9:30 last night…] I decided to fancy-up a T-shirt for my nearly two-year-old. We don’t have big plans for the Fourth of July, but who doesn’t love a patriotic outfit? With…

A 30 Minute Spring Wreath: a tutorial at Simple Homemade

Today I’ve got a tutorial over at Simple Homemade that is quick and easy and will give you a super fun addition to your spring decor. So click over to Simple Homemade to get the full how-to!  

Hanging Hearts [a mini tutorial]
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Hanging Hearts [a mini tutorial]

When it comes to home or holiday decor, I’m super cheap frugal. I don’t enjoy spending lots of money on things that are either only going to be up for a short time or have the potential to get…

How to Sew a Blanket Stitch
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How to Sew a Blanket Stitch

Do you know how to sew a blanket stitch? You probably have at least seen one, even if you don’t know what it’s called. I’ve used this stitch for lots of different projects, frequently with projects made with…

A Valentine Hoop

I really enjoy decorating for Valentine’s Day. A whole day devoted to love… and a reason to add pink hearts to my boy-filled house.This year I whipped up a little Valentine-y hoop to add to our holiday decor….

Embroidered Necklace Tutorial

I’m not very good at accessorizing. I tend to default to scarves and … that’s about it. So, in an effort to broaden my horizons, I decided to make a simple DIY necklace that was easy to wear…

Simple Hair Band Flowers: a Tutorial
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Simple Hair Band Flowers: a Tutorial

Alright, last-minute-gift-makers… here’s another easy gift for you to make today.  This one is super fun, and can be done while you’re watching your favorite Christmas movie or even riding in the car.  Simple hair band flowers, made…