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Pot of Gold St Patrick’s Day Cross Stitch Patterns
Tue Feb 03 1:01 pm

Stitch up a bit of luck for St. Patrick’s Day or any other time of year with these pot of gold cross stitch patterns!

Get a little luck with this pot of gold luck stamp design from 123Stitch.com. It’s … Read More...

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Easy Fabric Easter Basket Sewing Pattern (Perfect for Beginners)
Tue Feb 03 12:00 pm

There’s something about sewing for Easter that feels calmer than the rest of the year. Maybe it’s the softer colours, maybe it’s knowing this isn’t a project that needs to last forever or survive teenage growth spurts. A fabric Easter Read More...

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The 7 Deadly Sins of Needle Felting — Are You Guilty of These?
Tue Feb 03 12:00 pm

We’ve all been there — sitting at the felting mat, stabbing away with excitement, only to end up with a lumpy blob instead of a cute bunny. Or worse, breaking yet another needle (and muttering words not fit for polite Read More...

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Handmade with a Past: Tuesday’s Top Recycled Etsy Find
Tue Feb 03 10:00 am

This week’s featured item is a delightful Handmade Upcycled Vintage Tea Towel Disney Dress, a perfect blend of nostalgia and sustainability. Crafted from repurposed vintage tea towels, this dress offers a unique and eco-friendly fashion statement.?

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Snowed In Cabin Slippers Crochet Pattern
Tue Feb 03 10:00 am

This pattern is marked as “Intermediate,” so if you’re comfortable with the basics and ready for something slightly more challenging, you’re good to go. These slippers are all about comfort and style, made with super bulky faux fur yarn (Category … Read More...

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This Is the Easiest Potato Salad Ever – And It Tastes Better Than Any Store-Bought Version
Tue Feb 03 10:00 am

If you’ve ever stood in the supermarket staring at tubs of potato salad wondering why none of them taste quite right, this recipe is your answer. This is my go-to easy homemade potato salad — fast, forgiving, and made with Read More...

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12 Cards with Hearts for Valentine’s Day and Beyond
Tue Feb 03 9:20 am

This lovely card has a starburst pattern die with a heart shape in the center as well as holes for stitching. The inside heart with stamped sentiment and the thread used are a pretty shade of pink over a rich Read More...

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Book Review: Sweater Success
Mon Feb 02 12:31 pm

Chantal Miyagishima is better known online as the designer Knitatude, who shares classic, streamlined designs for sweaters, sleeved scarves and other projects. She’s made it her mission to get knitters confident enough to knit their own sweaters, with the help … Read More...

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Celebrate the Winter Olympics with Kids
Mon Feb 02 10:17 am

As I write this its just about time for the Winter Olympics in Milan/Cortina to begin, so let’s celebrate with some learning activities. 

First, a couple of fun facts. This is the fourth time Italy has hosted the Olympics, and … Read More...

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The Best DIY Grout Cleaner That Actually Works
Mon Feb 02 10:00 am

If you’ve been staring at your floors wondering “how do I clean my tile grout lines properly?” you’re not alone. Dirty grout lines are one of the most common — and frustrating — cleaning problems in homes, especially in kitchens, Read More...

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Snow Ice Cream Recipe (The Old-Fashioned Way Kids Still Love)
Mon Feb 02 10:00 am

There’s something wonderfully nostalgic about making snow ice cream. It’s one of those old-fashioned winter treats that feels half recipe, half childhood memory. If you grew up in a place where it snowed even just occasionally, chances are someone grabbed Read More...

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20 FREE Valentine Sentiments to Download
Mon Feb 02 10:46 am

This collection of Valentine’s Day sentiments has over 20 different phrases that you can download for FREE! There are sayings that are sweet, silly and puny that can be downloaded and die cut using your electronic die cutting machine to … Read More...

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