Don’t mispronounce your sewing terms! Watch these videos to see how to say them correctly

There is no dorkier feeling than realizing that you don’t know how to pronounce a word, particularly a word related to a subject that you know and love. With so many of us learning sewing through tutorials and books, it’s entirely possible to understand what a sewing term is or be entirely competent with a sewing technique, but still not pronounce it correctly. Sound familiar?

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DIY Confetti Washi Tape Accent Wall

This is something that anybody can do, and it doesn’t necessarily have to be in a closet or even in a nursery. It would look great as an accent wall in the living room, or as a photo backdrop at an event. It's also affordable, not messy and less intimidating than most accent wall ideas out there! See the full …

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How to make "sponge" cake :)

I LOVE a good pun...especially when it's combined with an adorable craft project in the form of play food. I bet there could be a way to make this with some type of soap topping so it could actually be used but the tutorial on how to make the puffy frosting is cool tool. Pop on over to the blog …

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Norman Rockwell Coloring Pages

Sit down and relax with some beautiful coloring pages featuring the art of Norman Rockwell. These classic images look so fun to color! There are 4 pages that you can download, print and color yourself for FREE from Dover Publications. Click here to get them. -Heather

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Printable Chinese Zodiac Wheel

My daughter has always been interested in the Chinese/Lunar New Year celebration and the rituals and stories that go along with it. She and her father are born under the same year, so that part is fun for her, too. This printable Chinese Zodiac Wheel from Chalk Academy features two parts that turn so kids can match the year with …

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Etsy Feature - DIY bead crochet rope Pattern

This is a listing for a bead crochet necklace PDF-PATTERN. Required skill level: Intermediate - Intermediate + (assuming a good working knowledge of the single crochet method of bead crochet). The necklace is crocheted with Czech Presiosa beads size #10 seed beads, and is crocheted 21-around, using the single crochet method of bead crochet. After purchase you will be able …

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Disney Tsum Tsum Amigurumi Mickey Minnie Princess Characters

This is an instant download PDF format ebook. Disney patterns are hard to find so make sure you grab this pattern bundle fast. Free Disney patterns come and go and so do top quality paid patterns too. Comes in 3 PDF files, this is a super cute japanese amigurumi pattern book. Easy to follow patterns without the knowledge of japanese. …

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QUILT SHARE LIVE! MARCH 7

Time to dig out your quilted heirlooms and head to the Craft in America Center for our own spin on Antiques Roadshow! Quilt experts, artist Joe Cunningham and curator Julie Silber, will lead an on-the-spot analysis of audience members’ quilts made before 1960. Cunningham and Silber will give as much information about each quilt as can be gleaned including, date, …

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Sewing tutorial: Simple fabric reader holder

Snuggle up with your favorite book on a Kindle or other reader with this fabric reader holder! Pattie from Hearth and Vine shows how you can make this simple holder. The pillow style holder is easy to rest in your lap or hold while reading in bed. She made hers for her Paperwhite but it should work for other readers …

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