Before we officially start our sew-along I wanted to share a shortcut for cutting and interfacing the 9 – C pattern pieces that make up the front of the cupcake wrapper. Not only will this make cutting and interfacing them quicker, but it will take you through step #2 in the pattern. Use this shortcut if: — you have extra medium…
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Join in the cozy cakes backpack sew along!
I hope you’ll join me on my very first sew along featuring my newest pattern, the Cozy Cake Backpack. The sew along will be February 17th -21st. Each day I will post a step or two of the process in making the backpack right here on my blog and you’ll be able to ask questions and share ideas with me…
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Product Review: TruSharp rotary blade sharpener
So, treatment I decided I would try a rotary blade sharpener because I go through blades at an alarming rate and, store as you know, stuff they are spendy. I bought one off Amazon for about $40 but unfortunately, when I got it and plugged it in – nothing happened. At that point I wasn’t feeling very optimistic. However, when…
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Let Them Wear Cake! Cozy Cakes Backpack Pattern Released!
I know you can’t see me but I am doing a happy dance – no, it’s not pretty, but I just listed my new Cozy Cakes Backpack and I am so excited! I know I say this about all my designs, but I really love this pattern. I have been working on it on and off for over a year! I…
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Betz White Hot Chocolate Ornament – Done!
I just finished these little hot chocolate ornaments by Betz White last night (yes, the day before Christmas Eve!). In the pattern it calls for the snowflake to be embroidered but after 2 unsuccessful attempts (clearly not my forte), I abandoned that for some sew-on charms and a few rhinestones that I found at Joann Fabric. I really like the way…
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