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How to Make a Pojagi Curtain
Make a window hanging that looks like stained glass with the modern pojagi patchwork technique. This modern technique has thousands of years of history. Pojagi is a traditional Korean sewing…
How to Freezer Paper Piece
Freezer paper piecing is a quilting technique that is fast and accurate -- so it's perfect to use with detailed quilting designs, making sure that your seams and corners match.…
A Gem of an Idea: Working in a Series
Each of us makes art in our own way. And that’s the point. David Bayles and Ted Orland suggest in their classic book, Art and Fear: Observations on the Perils…
Fake Scythe
This fake (and safe) scythe is ready to enhance a Halloween costume or add a frightful touch to your Halloween decorations.
How to Make Colorful Coasters
I like to create table coasters from fused fabric scraps that are left-overs from previous projects. Fuse, cut, reassemble, trim, repeat until you're happy!
Pledge of Allegiance Flag Quilt
An embroidery machine does the heavy lifting on this flag quilt that features the Pledge. The machine takes care of piecing, applique, embroidery and quilting.
Kentucky Berry Basket
Baskets are fun to make and an attractive storage and organization solution for yarn, fabric scraps, and more.. This pretty berry basket is woven with reed.
How to Dye Yarn with Kool-Aid
My guild challenge this year: 4 ounces of white wool and two packages of Kool-Aid. We dyed our fiber in the Kool-Aid and used it in a project. I knit…
Violet Flame Woven Scarf
Starting with silk roving and hankies, I spun yarn to weave this scarf. I used my spinning wheel and loom to make a gift for a friend's special occasion.