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Our SEWING section is for beginners and experts alike.  We believe that basics like pillow covers are important as well as in depth instructions for draperies, bedspreads and the like.  Don’t forget that No-Sew options can be fun and rewarding too!

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sewingbasicsOur SEWING BASICS category will teach new sewers how to get started and will include easy beginner projects.

# Article Title
1 Sewing with a Pattern
2 Flanged Pillow Covers
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windowcoveringsThe WINDOW COVERINGS category is everything for your windows from simple shades to expert draperies.
# Article Title
1 Pencil Pleat Draperies
2 Tie Top Draperies
3 Fabric Covered Cornice Board
4 Cascade Shades
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accessoryprojectsThe ACCESSORY PROJECTS category is for all your favorite small accessory sewing projects like pillows, tableware and crafts.
# Article Title
1 Making a Drawstring Bag
2 Nautical Flag Banner
3 Slipcover a Loose Cushion
4 Star Hot Pad and Napkins
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quiltingOur QUILTING category is all about making a sampler quilt and the many interesting quilt blocks that can be sewn.  There will be instructions to start and complete a sampler quilt of your own.

# Article Title
1 Sampler Quilt Top Construction
2 Dresden Plate Quilt Block #6
3 How to Make a Sampler Quilt
4 *Patience Corner Quilt Block #1
5 *Ohio Star Quilt Block #2
6 *Card Trick Quilt Block #3
7 Bear's Paw Quilt Block #4
8 Stamp Basket Quilt Block #5
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nosewprojectsThis NO SEW PROJECTS category will grow as we receive more interest from beginners or non sewers.  Just grab some iron on adhesive and “sew” just about anything for your home!
# Article Title
1 *No Sew Dining Tablecloths and Napkins
2 A Custom Fabric Roller Shade

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Flanged Covers

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Easy! That’s the first thing I want you to think when you look at these flanged pillow shams. They take about an hour to put together and they can change the entire look and feel of your bedroom. 

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Ribbon Top Box

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his ribbon top box is a perfect project for the holiday season. Make a couple in just hours and keep them around for a quick hostess gift, or for a special friend that drops by. 

Budgeting -101

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Books we love

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Books We Love is quite varied. It should appeal to just about everyone, young and old alike. read more