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Buying Your First Sewing Machine Stick to the basics when buying your first sewing machine. sewing machines • serger • embroidery machine • starter machine • first sewing machine
Sewing Capes For Halloween. Using a few sewing skills and some imagination that great Halloween mainstay, the cape can be made. A cape is the 'must have' accessory for all ghouls and demons. cape • halloween • sewing project • no-sew • wizard
Sewing a Memory Pillow A memory pillow for your son or daughter is fun and easy to make. memory pillow • heirloom • pillow top • pillow form • inkjet fabric sheets
Sewing Projects for the Kitchen Sew up some new curtains and a coordinating set of kitchen accessories to give your kitchen a cozy new look. kitchen accessories • toaster cover • aprons • tablecloths • placemats
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Book Review: Terrific Totes and Making Handbags & Purses Discover the delights of custom-made bags and carryalls. book review • books • review • bags • handbags
Keepsake Quilting Keepsake quilting is more than just a hobby, it's a way to preserve your family's history. quilting • keepsake • family • home • sewing
Making the Cut Once you are ready to cut out the pattern pieces, you should take several things into consideration before making the first cut. Before you get your pins and scissors out, read this article. cutting • layout • scissors • pattern pieces • fit
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How to Make a King or Queen Crown Tired of paper crowns that tear or plastic crowns that shatter? Make your child an indestructible fabric dress-up crown so that they can be the king or queen of your cast children's costumes • dress-up project • fabric crown • king crown for kids • queen crown for kids
Book review: Tipis & Yurts, Authentic Designs A great book on how to sew your own circular dwelling. tipi • yurt • sew • book review • book
Selecting Fabrics Successful sewing projects begin with the right fabric for the job. sewing projects • gabardine • poplin • wool • cotton canvas
Warning: Declining Occupations Ahead In career planning, it's valuable to know both "what's hot", and "what's not" in terms of occupational outlook. Find out which jobs are decreasing the most. career planning • career • declining occupations • job outlook • farmers
Beanie Babies and other collectibles This week an article about collecting focusing on Beanie Babies and some other fun things to collect. kids collections • websites • web sites • beanie babies • collecting
How to Purchase a Down Comforter Down comforters look the same, but are completely different once you know how to compare them on features such as thread count and fill power. down • thread count • fill power • comforter • bedding
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Profile: Dan-ah Kim Every Monday, a new artist will be profiled for your reading pleasure. This week, we're talking to a mixed media artist who is making a mark in New York City! dan-ah kim • dan-ah kim art • mixed media art • mixed media artist • etsy.com
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Pearly Kings and Queens of London The Pearly Suit and pearl-covered hats of this charitable organization are an easily recognizable symbol of London, England. pearly kings and queens of london • a cockney tradition • symbol of london • pearly suit and pearl covered hat • a charitable organization
Stitch Graffiti Book Review Heather Holland-Daly, owner of the cross stitch design company Monsterbubbles, has written a book which takes an unusual approach to cross stitch and stitching projects. heather holland-daly • cross stitch • stitch graffiti • unexpected cross stitch • monsterbubbles
Single Parent Advice What's the best piece of advice you gave/received about being a single parent? single parent advice • single parent • single parenting • divorced parent • divorced parenting
Sweet Dreams: Herbal Dream Pillows Sleep easy...enjoy herbal dream pillows. herbal pillows • sleep aids • herbal crafts • herbal dream pillows • sachets
The Looper Frame Dish towel You can take suares woven on a simple loom and make a dish towel and other useful items. Follow the directions here. loom • dish towel • weaving • weaving projects • textiles
Fishy Lacing Cards Make some lacing cards for the little ones. make your own games • ocean crafts • fish crafts • ocean themes • sealife crafts
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A Place Called Wiregrass: Morris Review of A Place Called Wiregrass by Michael Morris, an absorbing tale of people trying to rise above the margins of their lives in the South. novel • fiction • southern • spousal abuse • wife beating
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Heavenly History Fascinating facts and pictures about historical people and places from all over the world. history • american
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