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Chain Piecing

By Actually Amy On May 14, 2013 · 3 Comments · In Amy, Quilting, Sewing, Tutorials

Up until recently I never tried chain piecing. But my oh my is it a time saver! I love it now and thanks to a tip from Alyce I have been chain piecing all my off cuts from flying geese to make half square triangles. If you have no idea what I am talking [...]

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#ModernQAL - Your Blocks So Far

By Actually Amy On May 13, 2013 · 2 Comments · In Quilt-a-long

Well it is almost two weeks since we kicked of the ModernQAL and I am starting to see blocks pop up in my instagram feed and over on flickr. Here are the ones I have seen so far: This block was made by Lattegirl40 This block was made by homeheart This block was made by [...]

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How To: Joining Batting Scraps

By Actually Amy On May 11, 2013 · 4 Comments · In Amy, Quilting, Tutorials

I don’t know about you but I have a pile of ‘scrap’ batting. It is full of pieces of batting that are too big to throw away, but too small to use in large projects. So I save it up for things like coasters, pouches, place mats and the like. I was making some place [...]

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{Reader Tutorial} Pillow Backs with a Covered Zipper

By Actually Amy On May 9, 2013 · Leave a Comment · In Sewing, Tutorials

This tutorial is from Eamylove and Amy shows us how to finish off pillows with a backing that is as beautiful as the front. A covered zipper is easy to install using this method. Click here for the full tutorial!

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{Reader Tutorial} Machine Binding Tutorial

By Actually Amy On May 8, 2013 · Leave a Comment · In Quilting, Tutorials

This tutorial from Eamylove shows us how to attach single binding, entirely by machine. This tutorial is perfect for small projects, such as mug rugs, coasters, or table runners. It allows you to finish off small projects quickly and neatly. Click here for the full tutorial!

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And Sew We Craft Together Linky Party

By Actually Amy On May 8, 2013 · 3 Comments · In Linky Party

Last weeks most clicked on link was… This gorgeous Geranium Dress By Cass Can Sew! Would you like to link up? Below are the guidelines: Link up your projects, crafts or recipes (you can submit up to 2 links) Please link directly to your post and not just to you home page. Visit at least [...]

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Did you know that we have a newsletter?

By Actually Amy On May 7, 2013 · Leave a Comment · In About

Well we do. It is only it’s it’s early days but I have big plans for it. And once we reach a certain number of subscribers it will include some very special, newsletter only content. In case you missed our latest newsletter you can find it here: http://eepurl.com/y-RbD You can sign up for our newsletter [...]

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{Reader Tutorial} Felt Flower Crown DIY

By Actually Amy On May 7, 2013 · Leave a Comment · In Inspiration, Tutorials

This tutorial is from Bettina of Little Old Souls and is for four types of felt flowers that can be turned into crowns. Click here for the full tutorial!

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Washi Tape Tealights

By Actually Amy On May 7, 2013 · 3 Comments · In Amy, Home Decorating

I love washi tape and I love tealight candles. So I though, what the hey, let’s combine the two! I started with these and these And ta dah, I ended up with these! Aren’t they cute?! Not bad for about a minutes work.

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{Reader Tutorial} Hessian Bunting Sign

By Actually Amy On May 6, 2013 · Leave a Comment · In Home Decorating, Inspiration, Kids, Sewing, Tutorials

This cute tutorial is from Bettina of Little Old Souls. She show us how she makes a hessian bunting sign that could be used for market day, birthday party, child’s room. Click here for the full tutorial!