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Project: Heavy Blanket
Heavy blankets are key for comfy couch time – especially in the winter! I usually buy the discount fabric in the back of the store – it’s about 3$ a meter (I pick only fabrics that are 60 inches wide) and I get 2 meters of 5 different fabrics. So, it’s roughly a 30$ project – not bad for keeping warm! Pick out 5 fabrics that aren’t necessarily matchy-matchy but simply look good together. Different textures work well, too. As you can see above –…
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Tutorial: Burp Cloth
Baby?! No, not me…2 of my bosses are having boys. One had his last week – happy and healthy, and the other is due in about 2 months. What could be better than homemade a burp cloth as a little welcome gift? They are precious, soft, and always needed! What You Need 0.6 of a meter of cotton 0.6 of a meter of backing machine matching thread iron ironing board scissors pins First, select some fabric. I like to make a set out of 3…
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Tutorial: Headbands out of Ribbing/Bias Tape
Headbands out of ribbing/bias tape – such a fun, sporty project! Headbands are one of my favourite things – the problem? I have a big head, so most are rather tight and uncomfortable. My solution? Unique headbands made out of ribbing and bias tape! The fabric Two types of ribbing and bias tape I’ve already made. First, measure your head – mine is just about 24 inches where I would like the headband to sit. Next, measure how much ribbing or bias tape it will…
