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How to Add Photos to Any Fabric Project

“If tomorrow will be the end of the world, I will spend my today by looking at the pictures of my past!”― Mehmet Murat ildan As a photographer, I am always intrigued by new ways to display photographs.  I’ve often thought that a quilt made of memories in photographs would be a worthy project.  However, up… Continue reading How to Add Photos to Any Fabric Project

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If You’ve Got Ears… (free PDF pocket design)

“That’s the real trouble with the world.  Too many people grow up.” – Walt Disney Every year on November 18, the world of Disney celebrates the birthday of Mickey Mouse with parties, special episodes of Mickey’s Clubhouse, and many other ways that are befitting such a celebrity.  I am Mickey’s birthday buddy.  Ever since I… Continue reading If You’ve Got Ears… (free PDF pocket design)

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Creating a T-shirt Pattern from RTW

One of the most frustrating aspects of sewing to me is that pattern sizing is so much different than ready-to-wear.  No where is this more true than in childrens’ clothing patterns.  Often, they run big, leaving me guessing, especially when I making a gift for one of my grandchildren. My local childrens’ resale shop had… Continue reading Creating a T-shirt Pattern from RTW

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The Wendy Dress – Simplicity #2989 Pattern Hack

“You can’t stick it on with soap, Peter. It needs sewing. That’s the proper way to do it. Although, come to think of it, I’ve never thought about it before… um… sewing shadows, I mean.  –Wendy Darling, from Peter Pan, Disney, 1953  The character of Wendy from Peter Pan is such a nurturer.  She cares… Continue reading The Wendy Dress – Simplicity #2989 Pattern Hack