Make a US state map quilt with states sewn in the shape of a heart. Cut the US state patchwork pieces with cutting machine for an easy and fast quilt! Map quilts are beautiful and interesting, and I really appreciate the work that goes into one. I wanted to make one for my home, but I needed it to be…
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When maxi dresses first became popular several years ago after a long absence in fashion, I thought it would be a short lived trend. Luckily, it’s still going strong! Maxi dress are easy to wear because it’s just one item, they are comfortable (secret pajamas!), and you can protect your legs from the sun. I have gathered a whole long…
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Make a gorgeous DIY wrap skirt with this free pattern for any size! This skirt is fast to sew because it only has one seam and a lot of bias binding. The genius overlap prevents any flashing when the crossover flips up. I was given Spoonflower’s new Petal Signature Cotton® fabric to review. All opinions are my own. This beautiful…
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Sometimes you get fabric when someone cleans out their stash. Sometimes you thrift fabric. This kind of fabric is rarely marked with the content, but a fabric burn test can help you figure it out. Now it’s impossible to figure out exactly what kind of fiber the fabric is made from, but you can find out if it’s a synthetic,…
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I love working with natural fibers, and silk is one of the best. It’s drapes beautifully, it is strong but lightweight, and it is cooling and warming depending on the weather. Silk can be hard to come by or it’s really expensive, so I have found some ways to buy silk fabric inexpensively. I’m a bit pickier when I’m buying…
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