Recently, I’ve lost close to 25 pounds (don’t worry, I meant to, I’m not sick or anything). That means a lot of my clothes, especially my pants are starting to feel too big. I don...
Jun 25, 2013
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Can you believe it’s almost time to start this year’s advent calendar project?! What is an advent calendar project? Well, every Friday through December 1st we’ll have a tutorial to t...
Jun 07, 2013
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A recent Iron Craft Challenge had me hip deep in my notions stash.
I hit some hurdles along the way, and did not make the deadline. (shocking!)
But after I went in a different direction, I ended up wi...
May 30, 2013
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This Iron Craft challenge was to use sewing notions in a project. I found these cute polka dot buttons for something like $1 a package and knew I had to do something with them.
I’m one of those...
May 07, 2013
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One of our most popular presents with the little people has been the mini pillow.
It has been a real hit. Its popularity continues to surprise me. So, when we were invited to the birthday of one of...
Apr 30, 2013
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On Tuesday, I showed you how to make a quilted laptop sleeve using the lovely HGTV Home fabrics from Jo-Ann. Today, we’ll make the matching tote bag that holds it.
This tote bag is lined with t...
Apr 18, 2013
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Recently, I was contacted by Jo-Ann about whether I wanted to check out their new exclusive line of HGTV upholstery fabric. (If you watched any HGTV lately, you may have noticed they have started prod...
Apr 16, 2013
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I know April showers bring May flowers, but maybe we can help move things along a little bit, at least in our craft rooms! Here are some of our favorite floral and spring projects.
Crocheted Flower P...
Apr 02, 2013
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It’s that time of year when the Iron Crafters do a Peep project. I was torn whether to do a diorama or something inspired by Peeps. I happened across some leftover yellow washcloths in my craft ...
Mar 26, 2013
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This time of year in Minnesota we can all use a little hint of spring even if we have to make it ourselves.
A couple week’s ago I saw I sewn felt bird garland at a local gift shop. I loved the ...
Feb 20, 2013
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