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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

09.18.15

Teach the One 2 Sew

Teach the One 2 Sew–Susan from Springs Creative

Today we have Susan from Springs Creative joining in with her sewing story....and I love her mantra of "perfect is the enemy of done,"  go HERE to read her full story.  And what she doesn't tell you is that she spends her lunch hour teaching others how to sew...thanks Susan for being amazing! ... View the Post

09.17.15

Accessories· Product Review· sewing· Uncategorized

Tools for the Beginning Quilter or Seamstress

Hello! Today as a part of our month long series "Teach the One" we wanted to share some tools that are perfect for the beginning quilter or seamstress. Not having the proper tools can make the sewing and quilting process difficult and can frustrate those who are just beginning to sew.  So having a few of the right tools on hand can make all of the difference.  And as you will see the tools aren't many, super expensive, or hard to find. ... View the Post

09.15.15

Baby· Quilting· Tutorials

Ragged Log Cabin Baby Quilt Tutorial

Today we have a project that we hope will appeal to beginners and to die hard quilters alike...it is a Ragged Log Cabin Baby quilt!   It is a great project for a Saturday afternoon....with very few pieces, this quilt can be cut and sewn in an afternoon! ... View the Post

09.14.15

Announcements

WE HAVE A TALK TO KIDS APP!!!!

Remember this post? 25 Ways to Ask Your Kids How Was School Today (Without asking "So How Was School Today?) And this post? 25 Ways to Ask Your Teen "How Was School Today?" Without Asking Them "How Was School Today?" Maybe?  It was over a year ago since the first one was posted....and since then I've been doing a lot of thinking. When I wrote the post I was thinking about what I had known and experienced as a junior high teacher and what I was now experiencing with my own ... View the Post

09.11.15

Teach the One 2 Sew

Teach the One 2 Sew–Jina Barney from Riley Blake Designs

Today we have Jina Barney from Riley Blake Designs sharing a heart-warming story of how she taught so many women to quilt....it's a MUST read.  Go HERE to read her whole story (you might need a kleenex or two...it is amazing what those women accomplished!) ... View the Post

09.10.15

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