Fabric

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- February 24, 2016
No-Sew Fabric Banner

Have you seen all the cute giant banners all over instagram? I am loving them, and so I decided to make a fabric banner for myself. Even better, a no sew fabric banner.
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- October 13, 2015
How to Make an Oversized Wreath

Hello again AKA Design readers! This is Shonee from Hawthorne and Main. I am super excited for the weather to cool off here. We just hit 108 again the other day. Cooler weather will be a welcoming sight, for sure
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- September 23, 2015
Embroidery Hoop Rag Wreath

So this isn't the most complicated wreath ever. Nor is it the most complicated project I've ever done. But sometimes simple is where it's at! Embroidery Hoop Rag Wreath
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- March 9, 2015
DIY – Easter Cards

This is the time of year I am supposed to tell you you're about to see a bounty of Easter crafts to warm your heart and make you feel all cozy and fuzzy like a nice soft bunny. Easter mantels. Easter wreaths. Yeah that's just not happening in my living ro
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- March 9, 2015
Welcome Spring With A New Spring Wreath

Fun and bright spring wreath design. Create this spring wreath with scrap fabric that will brighten your decor.
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- February 3, 2015
DIY Teething Necklace

So we don't have babies in our house anymore. But we have neighbors and friends who have or are having babies. And I work in the nursery at church. So I hold a lot of babies! So a DIY teething necklace totally makes sense. Right? This teething necklace
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- December 8, 2014
Minted.

Christmas minis are a thing with photographers. They get adorable props and set up a photography session with families close to the holidays. My friend Amanda posted on our local swap and sell to find a spot for her family
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- November 5, 2014
DIY Christmas Cards

Make your own Christmas Cards using kraft paper, ribbons and fabric
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- July 17, 2014
DIY Fabric Lined Target Bookshelf Makeover

Do you have a standard white or brown bookshelf at home? Looking for a simple, quick and easy way to dress it up and give it a stylish update? Here's a no-sew trick using fabric to line the back of your shelving unit to make it unique and fun!
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- June 20, 2014
Warp & Weft Sewing Society Reveal

Good Morning!! :) It's going to be a hot one here today I think, muggy & humid with a temp. of around 35c... still, over the winter we've had, i'll take it.
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- May 21, 2014
What’s On My Sewing Table This Week?

First of all, I want to thank everyone for their kind & honest comments & emails on my post this morning!! I'm so touched that you're all still here with me and just want to hear more from *me*, the real me,
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- March 6, 2014
Happy Mail Day

I received my order from "The Fabric Spot" today containing a bunch of gorgeous fabrics for custom orders! Here's a peek of what I received... This fox fabric is absolutely fabulous I think!! I just had to have it! lol! The only thing on my list with this
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- February 22, 2014
Happy Mail Day

I love "happy mail", don't you!? There is absolutely nothing better than receiving good stuff in the mail! Here's what graced my mailbox today... "Pirates, Mess Detectives and a Superhero" by VeggieTales along with "Notes from a Blue Bike"
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- February 12, 2014
W.I.P. = Work in Progress Wednesday!

Good morning! Today i'm linking up to "The Thread & Needle Network" & "Freshly Pieced" for W.I.P! Let's see if I was productive this week at all! ;) lol! Here's what I have "in progress" at the moment
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- January 29, 2014
Which Do You Prefer??

For a gender neutral baby gift set. I'm leaning towards the top set...seems more "either/or" to me... but I need to start ASAP as this set is getting picked up in the morning and I still need to get photos before it's gone! lol
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- January 19, 2014
Lots of Sewing

1. Two custom ordered hanging tea towels. *LOVE* the yellow! :) Every kitchen should have a splash of colour in it!
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- January 13, 2014
100 Items Challenge! Mission completed! (almost)

My self-challenge to sew 100 items *without* buying any un-needed fabric has went extremely well I have to say!! My challenge started on October 12th, and it's now almost January 12th, and i've bought NO extra fabric whatsoever
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- January 10, 2014
Warp & Weft Sewing Society Reveal: Petal

Good morning! It's time once again for a Sewing Society reveal brought to you by the fabulous shop, Warp & Weft!! Today I have some beautiful french dots & ginghams from Tanya Whelan's "Petal" line to show you
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- January 6, 2014
Some Sewing Goodies

Well... after completing my *MEGA* order last year, my sales had slowed a bit over the holiday season which gave me a nice break and I definitely needed it. Well, I have received my first Christmas order for 2014, and it's another *MEGA* order!! :) Needle
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- January 1, 2014
Tula Pink Birds & Bee’s

Good Morning! It looks like it's a crisp winter day here, -18c (-0.4F) the sun is out and the snow is glistening! I guess i'll be staying in, because I don't do well with the cold, especially not when it's *this* cold! Brrr!!
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- December 24, 2013
Getting my Christmas sewing done!!

Thankfully my arms & wrists have been cooperating!! I can't show everything, but this sleeve is for an iPad Air custom order, so I can post it along with a sneak peek of a few other items I made for gifts! I used the gorgeous World Tour linens by Parson..
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- December 24, 2013
All The Pretty Things (from Warp & Weft!)

I have quite a bit of sewing to do in the next few days and thankfully my arms & wrists have been co-operating quite well! :) Here are a few gifts i've been working on... *** *** And speaking of pretty things... I received a big, fat pkg. of gorgeous...
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- December 17, 2013
A Kawaii “All-in-One” wallet!

Today has been yet another "ignore the housework" day... yesterday I read almost 2 books, today i'm on my 2nd custom order!! Actually "catching up" is such a stress reliever
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- December 15, 2013
Warp & Weft Sewing Society: Petite Street

Today for my Warp & Weft Sewing Society reveal I have a couple of cute items to show you along with a material list for a tutorial i'll be posting tomorrow for a patchwork zippy with handstitching
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- November 30, 2013
Fabric Goodness & Fabric Shop Link Love…

Without further ado, here are my creations with this beautiful fabric!! First up is a "Cookie Plate Crumb Catcher" along with a coaster set backed with linen. I followed the tutorial from "The Crafty Quilter"!
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- November 27, 2013
A little bit of sewing with W.I.P. Wednesday

My sewing is going slow, but steady! My arms & wrist have been cooperating for the most part as long as I don't "overdo" it. (Tendonitis/Carpal Tunnel issues) So i've been sewing in small spurts and taking lots of time off so I don't over do it
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- November 18, 2013
Some (pain-free) Sewing

My arms & wrists are feeling pretty good today...I just finished up a custom order, granted it took me longer than usual, but I'm happy that I completed it with just a few breaks
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- November 13, 2013
No Sew Ribbon Christmas Tree Skirt

TheDIYDreamer.com - how to make a no sew ribbon Christmas tree skirt. Easy and fast to create with beautiful decorative ribbon, fabric and a hot glue gun
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- November 11, 2013
My *MEGA ORDER* In All It’s Glory

This order has been 2 1/2 months in the making...can I just be honest here and say that I'm relieved to have the *entire order* done and ready to go!?
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- November 11, 2013
My Top 5 Favourite Fabric Shops!

First a little note - I have a crazy busy weekend, so won't be posting much, and secondly, i'm pretty sure I have the signs of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome from all the sewing and computer work I do
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- November 10, 2013
Warp & Weft Sewing Society: Enchanted Forest by Dashwood

It's time for another Warp & Weft Sewing Society reveal! I'm sharing a few creations with a brand new (and uber adorable!) release called "Enchanted Forest" by Dashwood Studio
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- November 6, 2013
Another Custom Order Ready To Go

This pkg is ready to go and will be on the way to Finland! I hope it has a safe trip & arrives on time for Christmas!! #1 - A wide mouth zippy pouch using lots of organic
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- October 30, 2013
Some Sewing Goodies, 2 Reminders & My 100 Items Challenge

I've been sewing lots & lots lately so have quite a bit to share with you, but I kind of forget what i've shown you and what I haven't
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- October 23, 2013
Warp & Weft Sewing Society: Joel Dewberry Bungalow!

This week i'll be showing you the gorgeous new 'Bungalow' line from Joel Dewberry! I looove Joel Dewberry, he is bar none in my top 3 fabric designers.
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- October 23, 2013
Back To It!!

I am back to working on my customs today! I have decided that on October.31st, I will no longer accept customs until January to give myself a bit of a break
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- October 17, 2013
Liberty of London Scrappy Goodness!

About a week and a half ago I ordered a few pkgs of "Liberty of London" fabric scraps off of etsy. Why scraps? Well, Liberty of London fabrics go for around $40.00/meter
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- October 13, 2013
The Challenge to Sew 100 items!!

It's no secret that I love to sew... and with my love of sewing, comes loving to buy fabric. REALLY loving to buy fabric!
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- October 8, 2013
And Even More Sewing!

I have been trying to get in as much sewing as I can lately as I have a little over a month to finish my mega order.
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- October 7, 2013
Lazy Saturday

Good morning! :) What's everyone up to today? I was thinking about heading up to Target if the weather held up as the girls iPad charger right died
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- October 7, 2013
Simple Sunday…

Yesteday I ended up taking the girls to Target afterall, so I didn't have the "stay at home" day I had planned on having, but today, my plan is to stay home & relax
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- October 5, 2013
Warp & Weft Sewing Society: Indigo Red!

It's time once again for my Warp & Weft Sewing Society creations! This week I dug into a favourite by Michael Miller called "Indigo Red"
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- October 2, 2013
New Warp & Weft Sewing Society Bundles

I have time to share some eye candy with you! Yesterday I received a big beautiful brown package with all of these beautiful fabrics
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- October 2, 2013
More Baby Bibs

Check out these homemade bibs in cute patterns and colours. Which one if your favourite?
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- September 28, 2013
Oh, The Things You’ll See on Mulberry Street

Homemade baby bibs with cute designs
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- August 28, 2013
W.I.P. Wednesday…

Let's share what i've been up to over the last wee
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- August 28, 2013
There’s Something To Be Said For Good Customer Service

When I find a good supplier with good customer service, great prices, fair shipping, etc.
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- August 26, 2013
All Kinds of Sewing Going On

Sharing my latest creations with you
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- August 25, 2013
Working On My Sewing

Check out these beautiful fabrics
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- August 25, 2013
Custom Pleated Wristlets

Last week I posted my first pleated wristlet
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- May 24, 2016
It’s a Wrap!

We're amazed at the amount of talented moms living in Victoria, the ones who take creative ideas and turn them into successful business ventures all while managing sleep deprivation, play dates and sippy cups.