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7 Ways to Sew a Stay Put Hand Towel

We’ve all been through the routine of either not being able to find a dish towel in the kitchen, or having troubles with it staying on the stove handle.  Don’t let that happen again.   Have you ever heard of a Stay Put towel?  Check out these 7 patterns and take some time this weekend to make your own.  Never again will you be searching for a lost towel in your kitchen.

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Fragrant and Festive Pomander Tutorial

The pomander has it’s origins back to the Middle Ages. Today, the Pomander is more associated with Colonial times, however, research varies if they were made mostly with apples or oranges. Nonetheless, a Pomander is a fragrant and festive decoration you can display at home, or give as a Christmas or holiday gift. See the full tutorial here.    

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Embroidered Christmas ornament

There's nothing sweeter to gift than a handmade Christmas ornament! Download the free hand embroidery pattern and stitch up a fun, chic wreath ornament that hangs in an embroidery hoop with festive mini-lights surrounding it.

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Holiday Wreath Letter Cards

Holiday Wreath Letter Cards

These are such pretty and creative Holiday cards by Lydia. She replaced the "O" in the words with a wreath of enamel dots, so clever! She's sharing how to create these card designs over on the Altenew blog. Click here to check it out. -Heather

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Book Review: Coffeehouse Knits

There's something about the vibe of a good coffeehouse: relaxing, creative, warm and welcoming. It's a place where you want to hang out, pull out your knitting and stay a while with a tasty beverage close at hand. Coffeehouse Knits by Kerry Bogert celebrates the spirit of the coffeehouse and the rituals of knitting with 20 inspired patterns form a …

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Winter Art Journal Page

Winter Art Journal Page

This wonderful wintery journal page was created by Shari Carroll using mixed media supplies like pastes, paints, and gels and embellishments from Tim Holtz. I love the tree behind the vellum panel with the photo over top, it makes the photo pop and the background fade into a snowy scene. Visit the Simon Says Stamp blog for a video tutorial. …

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Sewing tutorial: Upcycled T-shirt Christmas ornaments

Sewing tutorial: Upcycled T-shirt Christmas ornaments

Turn a child's outgrown t-shirt into an adorable ornament for your Christmas tree!  Stephanie from Swoodson Says shows how to make an upcycled ornament from an old t-shirt.  If there's a favorite character or animal printed on the shirt, you can use it for the ornament.  How smart is that!  This is a great thing to do when a child …

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Mini display cages made from champagne cork wires

I have always been a fan of the little chairs that are made from recycled champagne cork cages. Making them into a tiny display cage is so cute! Imagine I tiny bird and nest inside of this tiny cage. Fly on over to the blog School of Scrap for the easy visual tutorial on how to make a tiny recycled …

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Book Review - Rock a Bye Quilts

Rock A Bye Quilts is the perfect baby orientated quilt book for your quilting library. This book features 6 different designs and some cute little extras too. Babies and quilts -- what a wonderful combination of new life and old tradition! In this timeless collection, you'll find 6 baby quilts, 3 bumper pads, and a wall hanging, all updated with …

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Penguin Snow Globe Card

Penguin Snow Globe Card

I used the adorable First Snow stamps and dies from Hello Bluebird, Snow Globe dies from Darice and shimmer watercolors to create this quick and easy Penguin Snow Globe Card. I filmed a video tutorial that you watch on my Youtube channel.  Click here to watch it in HD on my channel or check it out down below. -Heather

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Snowflake Wreath Layout

Snowflake Wreath Layout

Jennifer used several different sizes and shapes of snowflakes to form a wreath around her photo on this lovely winter layout. It's a great way to draw attention to the focal point of the page, the photo. And the round area for her journaling helps tie them together. Take a closer peek at her page over on the Simple Stories …

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DIY Homemade Candied Pecans

Candied pecans are a favorite at our house. These pecans have a sweet crispy coating with just a hint of cinnamon. We love to have them at Christmas time and they get gobbled up quick.

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