Boys Boys Boys!

Boys Boys Boys!

Love to sew for boys, scared of sewing for boys, want to sew for boys - just come on over and get inspired!

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Check out Fabric Fix

Check out Fabric Fix

Well, I am excited to tell you about a little something that will either help or not (depending on your current fabric addiction status) your need for fabric.  It wasn't until recently that I heard of Fabric Fix and it really is the perfect way to get your fabric “fix”.  Fabric Fix is a monthly subscription that will send you designer fabric, notions, and other goodies. 

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Sew Yourself Some Love before it is too late!!!

Sew Yourself Some Love before it is too late!!!

Hello again! It’s Denita from HattieLu Handmade. Have you been sewing for yourself? I have this month and love the results. It’s amazing what a little bit of fabric and thread can do for one’s self esteem.

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NYNU: Notions, Notions, Notions

NYNU: Notions, Notions, Notions

We're having fun with notions this week, and Shae is here to share how to perfectly add notions to your newest creation without them overwhelming your creation.  Check it out..........

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NYNU: Notions - THREAD, and a Free Poncho Tutorial

NYNU: Notions - THREAD, and a Free Poncho Tutorial

Hey Hey..... today I am going to talk to you about THREAD and how it is the best notion in your arsenal.  You don't have to have fancy machines to do amazing things with thread, but if you DO have fancy machinery and aren't using it.... dust it off and let it show you all the beauty it contains!

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Let Your Imagination Take Flight with the Gift of Wings

Let Your Imagination Take Flight with the Gift of Wings

What child at some point in their life doesn't wish that they could FLY!!!  I know it was always a dream of mine.  My kiddos love wings (yep, all three of them, boys included), but I have found that the ones at the store last about a day in our house - or more like an hour.  The flimsy frames and mesh fabric simply can't hold up to the wearing of my active children.  So I have to say I was super excited to see these Butterfly Wings from Wife Made show up in my news feed.  And even more excited when Marnie said that she would sew them up for the blog.

According to Marnie - these are a pretty quick sew......hmmmm, think I can fit in one more sew to my to do list before Christmas Day????

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Wild About Winter in the Wild Things Hooded Scarf

Wild About Winter in the Wild Things Hooded Scarf

Holiday fun can mean so many different things to different people.  So far we've shown you the joys of relaxing in PJ's all day, the sweet scrumptious-ness of baking, and today we have a personal favorite of mine; playing in the SNOW!!!!  Now if only the weather would get it's act together and send me my white stuff - I mean, I live in the North East for a reason.... a projected 65 on Christmas day does not scream 'Winter Wonderland'.

But even without snow, Chris still enjoyed some snow time fun with her littles.  And these adorable Wild Things Hooded Scarves from Big Little just amp up the festive spirit.

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Kiss the Cook: Or at least give them a nice gift!

Kiss the Cook: Or at least give them a nice gift!

I tend to think of adult gifts as being hard to fit in the 'handmade' category....but really they don't have to be at all!!!!  We've already shown you adult Socks and Pajamas that will make great gifts, and don't forget those teacher totes and notebook covers that are also great for girlfriends and the in-laws!!!!  Today, Lisa is here to share the perfect gift for any cools in your life.  While she has whipped up a gorgeous floral version, I can completely see my BBQ loving little brother wearing this as he teaches his kids the art of the grill.

The simple lines are perfect for showing off a great fabric or adding a fun embroidery or applique.  These kitchen sayings from Urban Threads always make me smile (My in-laws are getting a set of towels with these embroidered, but I'm thinking they need a matching apron now too!!!)  Check Lisa's take on the Make and Create Apron from Pattern Emporium.

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