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Patterns· Skirts· Tutorials

Simple Women’s Maxi Skirt PDF Pattern—FREE!!!

We've kind of been keeping a bit of a secret.....and today is the day to announce it.  Over the summer we had the opportunity to film a video with Jenny Doan from Missouri Star Quilt Company (we kind of did a sneak peek on Instagram so maybe some of you figured it out). And the video is going live today! We literally had the most amazing time in Hamilton, MO with Jenny and her family and by the time we left we had eaten so much and laughed so much that we felt like we were part of her family. ... View the Post

Techniques· Tutorials· Tutorials

10 Simple Pillowcase Tutorials

Pillowcases are one of the easiest things to sew and one that kids love to learn how to make! This summer we did some sewing lessons at our house and we made new pillowcases for everyone's beds plus a few more that we could give to the Million Pillowcase Challenge for a great cause. ... View the Post

sewing· Teach the One 2 Sew· Techniques

Teach The One: Great Projects for Practicing Straight Lines…Curtains!!!

This week we are going to be talking about some easy home decor projects and today we are talking curtains! Curtains are great for those who are just beginning to sew  Not only can they be made fairly quickly but the pay off for sewing curtains is AWESOME!  Curtains can change the appearance of any room!  Plus curtain making is terrific practice for learning to sew straight lines.  So today we are sharing two of our favorite curtain making tutorials along with a video with tips on how to sew ... View the Post

Crafts for Kids· Tutorials

Quilted Doll Blanket (Free Pattern!)

Throughout the month of September to focus on Teach the One 2 Sew I am giving sewing lessons to my kids. And today's project was a sample that I made up that we can sew together and make some quilted blankets for the nieces for Christmas.  I think they will be the perfect gift and they will use up lots of scraps from the scrap bin. And they are a good introduction to sewing straight(ish) lines ;)  I am going to let the kids do all the quilted lines and then I will put them together and put the ... View the Post

Crafts for Kids· Four Corners Fabrics· Home Decorating· Tutorials

How to Make Giant Tassels

Today we want to show you a quick way to make some fun over sized yarn tassels.  They are great for parties, kids room decor or even to decorate a playhouse or a teepee!  We have paired them in so many ways....I love how versatile they are. Materials: cotton yard (or any yarn of your choosing), piece of cardboard 11" tall (I used a manilla folder), and scissors. ... View the Post