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You just purchased your first sewing machine, and you want to sew all the things. But before you start cutting your fabric, here are some sewing tips for beginners that will make your experience more pleasant. Is there a difference…

A sewing machine cover is a perfect project for beginners and an excellent way to use up your fabric scraps. Best of all, it’s easy to make! During the pandemic, sewing machine sales soared. Everyone was making facemasks for first responders, family,…

If you’ve been sewing for a while, you probably have fabric scraps from other projects. I’ve got the perfect stash buster project for you, plus you’ll liven up your morning drink and table with a fabulous Sashiko mug rug. For…

If you’re a coffee lover like me, you probably run to the coffee shop a few times a week. Each cup to-go comes with one cardboard mug cozy that’ll end up in the trash. We’re all doing our best to…

Do you love giving handmade presents but don’t have a lot of time to make one? Fret not, my friend, and I have a quick and cuddly solution for you that requires just a few supplies. If you’ve been following…

For years I’ve kept a pair of black Converse sneakers, but unlike the traditional Chuck’s, these have black soles. They looked dull. I’ve barely worn them. I always felt something was missing on my Chuck’s. They’ve spent the past years…

You can never have enough pouches. It doesn’t matter how big or small they are; they can go anywhere with you and keep all your things in one place. If you ever wanted to make your zipper pouch to adjust…

In Japan, broken objects are often repaired with gold. The flaw is seen as a unique piece of the object’s history, which adds to its beauty. from Emily McDowell’s Empathy Cards I always thought of Sashiko as a form of…

My cats play with anything they can get their paws on. Sometimes they love to play with a package label. Other times they love hanging out in a box. All of them love catnip. I bought a catnip plant a…