July 2013 - And Sew We Craft

From the monthly archives: July 2013

Good Friends & Good Food

By CraftyMummy On July 6, 2013 · 1 Comment · In Recipes, The Crafty Mummy

Friends are special for so many reasons. We rely on them to be there to talk to when we need a listening ear. We know we can ask them for honest opinions and they will give them. They brighten our days by dropping in unexpectedly just when we need the company. They surprise us with [...]

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{Reader Tutorial} Knitted and Crocheted Owl Hat

By Actually Amy On July 6, 2013 · Leave a Comment · In Inspiration, Knitting, Tutorials

Janet from JMD Designs has shared this free pattern for a Knitted and Crocheted Owl Hat. Click here for the full pattern.

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The Easy As ABC Quilt Along

By Alyce On July 5, 2013 · 1 Comment · In Alyce, Quilting

Today marks the beginning of the Easy As ABC Quilt Along - a 6-month quilt along that will make a generous single bed quilt just in time for Christmas! This is the quilt it will make. On the first Friday of each month, I will be sharing the next five block patterns, and this month [...]

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Project Life Baby Album :: Setting Yourself Up For Success

By T'lia On July 4, 2013 · Leave a Comment · In Scrapbooking, Talia

Hello again, and welcome to another weekly scrapbooking instalment here at And Sew We Craft! I’ve been busy prepping a video to share with you about the way I organise my photos to get printed and manage my project life baby album, but in the mean time I wanted to share with you some things you [...]

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Sponsor Shout Outs: June’s Joy

By Alyce On July 4, 2013 · 1 Comment · In Alyce, Inspiration

It’s the time of the month to thank our wonderful sponsors that help make this blog run smoothly and with some style! The Fat Quarter Shop has 20% off Clover Wonder Clips - regular and large - for the month of July! These are fabulous for binding, holding thick layers together while sewing (like bags!) [...]

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{Reader Tutorial} Topsy Turvy Doll Tutorial

By Actually Amy On July 4, 2013 · Leave a Comment · In Inspiration, Tutorials

Janet of JMD Designs shares how to adapt a rag doll pattern to a topsy turvy doll. Click here for the full tutorial.

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And Sew We Craft Together Linky Party

By Actually Amy On July 3, 2013 · Leave a Comment · In Inspiration, Linky Party

What have you been crafting lately? Me? I have done some baking and only a little sewing. It was my youngest sons birthday last week so a birthday cake was to be made. And of course I had some ModernQAL sewing to do too. I’d love to see what you have been up to! Last [...]

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Reader Recipes

By BBeingCool On July 2, 2013 · Leave a Comment · In Inspiration

Hello there lovely And Sew We Crafters! So nice to see you today, now, I know that today is not my usual day for posting on ‘And Sew We Craft’, but, I have an idea I would like to float by you… I was wondering if there were any of you out there who [...]

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#ModernQAL Block 3 Linky Party {with prizes!}

By Actually Amy On July 1, 2013 · 2 Comments · In Inspiration, Linky Party, Quilt-a-long

This month’s Modern Blocks Linky is sponsored by Sew Sisters Quilt Shop. Sew Sisters Quilt Shop is A Canadian Source for Top Quality Quilt Fabric at Fair prices. Whether shopping online or in person at 3961 Chesswood Drive in North Toronto our goal is to provide you with great service and offer top quality products [...]

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Modern Blocks Quilt a Long: Block 3 Megan’s Star

By Actually Amy On July 1, 2013 · 2 Comments · In Inspiration, Quilt-a-long

It’s July 1 already! Which means that it is time to share block 3 of the Modern Blocks Quilt a Long! This month’s block is Megan’s Star and the tutorial will be up over at Samelia’s Mum later today. If you have the Modern Blocks book, Megan’s Star is found on page 113. The instructions [...]