November 15, 2012
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Today's blog started out on my stocking stuffer list but I was just in the mood to try one after fin
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September 13, 2012
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Have you ever just had an idea that kept calling out to you? This is one of those projects. More than a year ago I found this pile of blocks in the clearance section of a local department store. The packages had been broken open and a couple of the lettered blocks were missing.&nbs...
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August 31, 2012
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Take your applique to the next level by making it totally reversible. It is really easy to do with m
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August 24, 2012
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Football season has begun and you know what that means! A lot of us will be glued in front of our HD TV screens watching and cheering on our favorite football teams and Fantasy players. Sipping on an ice cold beer can really enhance the viewing pleasure though while your favorite team an...
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Now, here is a fun idea, complete with designs to make it, that would make a great stocking stuffer or busy bag learning toy for any preschooler on your list. My daughter was looking for ideas one day and came across one of these cute little guys that had been made with colored felt squares.&n...
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August 17, 2012
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Make this
from this
and this!
It is almost back-to-school time and this embroidered notebook cover is a quick and easy project using a standard 50-cent composition book. It takes about a half-yard of fabric, or two fat quarters, and a few scraps for the applique. Best of all, you c...
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August 3, 2012
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Cutwork is so very elegant, and it looks much more difficult than it really is. This project creates a holiday napkin or a gift basket liner or dinner roll cover. The poinsettia is part of the Christmas Cutwork Encore embroidery collection by Dakota Collectibles and it is available from Ann the...
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July 27, 2012
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It is sweltering outside with thoughts of Christmas not readily coming to mind. This summer ha
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July 20, 2012
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Christmas in July had to be invented just for me because I need all the time I can get when it comes
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July 6, 2012
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Wedding season is upon us and this project is very easy to make as a wedding shower or reception fav
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June 29, 2012
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My friend received one of the new smaller Kindles for Mother's Day. She loves crafty things bu
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June 1, 2012
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My daughters and I love to take pictures. With digital cameras we take lots and lots. However with three little ones almost always in tow one big problem I now encounter is keeping track of the lens cover. And Andrea is always looking for hers, digging i...
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May 18, 2012
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A couple of blogs ago, I wrote about crazy quilt stitches. Now, we'll put them to use making a basic
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May 4, 2012
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If your Mother is like mine she really, truly doesn't want anything for Mother's Day. And we k
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May 4, 2012
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Mother's Day is just around the corner. Don't panic if don't have any good ideas. Here are some
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April 22, 2012
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It's nearing the end of the school year, and parents across the nation are once again looking for a
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March 31, 2012
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Monograms are the oldest form of identification in the world, dating back to Greek and Roman times. First used as a form of currency in the barter system, monograms served many roles from indicating social status to serving as a signature for royals and artists.
Perhaps most obvious, they identifie...
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February 10, 2012
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The girls love to play with the kitchen that their dad made for them. Their play kitchen isn't
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February 3, 2012
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Ann's Sweetest Heart Collection makes it fun and easy to create a variety of special valentines you can't find in any big box store. And, for a limited time, purchase the small, large, or full collections, and get a Valentines Sayings pack absolutely FREE.
Intricate, yet delicate, the des...
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January 6, 2012
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Finished! And with a little time to spare. We decided to just button down the sides instead of sewing them. It will make removing it from the table and folding it up for storage a little easier. Kate got to see it during the final fitting since she is doesn't talk much and is t...
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December 23, 2011
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Perhaps one of the greatest attributes of machine embroidery is its versatility. Embroidery can easily stand alone or, when combined with pieced blocks, become a personalized second-dimension embellishment.
The Blocks
I fussy-cut four 6.25-inch blocks from a striped fabric (I used Jackie...
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December 22, 2011
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OK. It is the Thursday before Christmas! A few weeks ago my daughter showed me a picture of a playhouse made from felt. It fit over a card table. Very cute and felt is easy to work with. So I planned one for the girls for Christmas. When I showed my drawings with the me...
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December 9, 2011
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A couple of weeks ago, when we were out and about, my oldest granddaughter saw some college girls sp
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December 2, 2011
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Handmade cards show extra appreciation. This one says, "Thanks for Being an Angel," and include
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November 25, 2011
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You either have a kid who hates bath time or loves it. Why not try to make your kid’s time in the bath a little more fun? How about sewing them a personalized animal towel/bathrobe that is all their own? Have a look at the Critter Kids Bathrobe Design Pack to make a special t...
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November 25, 2011
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It's the most wonderful time of the year! Stumped as to what to get your favorite quilter, embroiderer, or craftsperson? Hate the idea of Black Friday chaos? Shop from the convenience and comfort of home, 24 hours a day, any day of the week, on AnntheGran.com.
Here are some suggestions. (If fri...
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November 4, 2011
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Individual characters (letters, numbers and punctuation marks) from my alph
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November 2, 2011
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The new Merry and Bright collection from Amazing Designs incorporates blinking lights with embroidery for an adorable holiday accent unlike anything I've ever seen.
Ten eyelets are embroidered within 14 different designs. Eyelets are then cut out for placement of 10 LED Fabric...
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October 28, 2011
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Christmas is just around the corner and gift cards are the perfect one-size-fits-all. Who couldn't u
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October 14, 2011
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Applique is usually reserved for embellishing clothing or quilted items. Unfortunately, that doesn't allow for much face time. Holiday applique is especially vulnerable to a short shelf life. But by it's very nature, applique is perfect for holiday decorating where it can be v...
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