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by Elizabeth LePage on September 8, 2023
Folded fabric stars are a Scandinavian holiday delight made from just 4 pieces of scrap fabric. They’re incredibly easy to weave together and require no sewing, making them the perfect weekend project! Here’s how to make these marvelous folded stars: Tools Needed: 4 pieces of fabric measuring 4″ x 16″ Ruler Rotary cutter Cutting mat Spray starch Wonder ... |
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by Elizabeth LePage on May 5, 2023
The Sawtooth Star is a simple block with endless potential. A history that goes all the way back to 1884, when it was first published in Farm & Fireside Magazine, this humble block was designed to reference the teeth of a saw. Now, the Sawtooth Star ... |
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by Elizabeth LePage on April 22, 2023
Fabrics for the Large and Medium bags (left and middle): Frost & Flourish. Fabric for the Small bag (right): Lady Montague II from the Belles Fleurs collection I don’t know about you, but I’m a big snacker. Taking a car trip? Snacks! Heading into the ... |
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by Elizabeth LePage on April 21, 2023
I’m a big, big fan of projects that are both easy and useful. I know this isn’t groundbreaking, but I’ve encountered a lot of projects lately that are only one or the other: easy OR useful, not both. It can be frustrating to put in a day’s work on a project, just ... |
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by Elizabeth LePage on April 19, 2023
This month, I’ve been working on some fun eco-friendly projects to help reduce plastic waste. It’s been a truly delightful endeavor and I’ve learned a lot along the way! Did you know that humans produce around 380 million tons of plastic waste each year? When I saw that number, I was truly ... |
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by Elizabeth LePage on April 7, 2023
If you have leftover 2 1/2″ strips, sometimes it can be tough to figure out to fit them in with another big project. Maybe you only have 4 or 5 strips leftover, maybe none of them match, maybe they’re a color you don’t typically like in ... |
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by Elizabeth LePage on February 11, 2023
So, you’re looking for an easy project, right? One that utilizes your scraps, uses items you already have on hand, takes less than a day to make and would work as a gift for pretty much anyone? Boy do we have the pattern for you! The |
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by Elizabeth LePage on January 14, 2023
I LOVE pillows! Absolutely love them! I know, it’s silly to boldly state that I adore pillows, but I can’t help ... |
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by Elizabeth LePage on October 29, 2022
When I grabbed the sample Cuddle Cuts we received at the Connecting Threads offices, I was so excited to test them out. My mind was a little lost with ideas on how to use them, so I scooped them up ... |
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by Elizabeth LePage on October 23, 2022
This pup is very excited to tell you all about the easiest 20-minute tutorial ever! Made from one piece of fabric and the shortest supply list you’ll ever see, creating a bandana for your dog is so simple that it’ll feel like magic. Seen here on scream queen Piper, a medium sized rescue with a penchant for swimming and soccer balls, these pup accessories make any moment festive and extra adorable. (Also, if ... |
