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NEW Boredom Buster Kit!

June 3, 2016 By Susan 3 Comments

I have nothing against kids getting bored. In theory. Bored people have created some seriously amazing things. But in practice, as a mom, it turns into a form of torture. As soon as I sit down to get something done* they’re asking for snacks, coloring pages, cardboard boxes, trips to the pool, trips to Paris,… 

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Filed Under: DIY Tagged With: activities, boredom, buster, download, fun, ideas, kids, mom sanity, PDF, summer

5 Inspiring Ideas for Listening While You Work

August 13, 2014 By Susan 5 Comments

What’s in the background while you’re sewing or crafting? When I have a lot of work on my table that isn’t of the high concentration sort I like to listen. Sometimes to blissful silence, sometimes to music, sometimes to shows or movies that don’t require a whole lot of attention – and more often lately I’m listening… 

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Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: free stuff, ideas

Liberty Wall Display

January 31, 2013 By crafterhours 11 Comments

I have been up to my ears (and occasionally over my head) in pattern design this week.  Things are looking good for a pattern release on Monday though, so I’m cautiously excited about that.  I needed a mid-week break from staring at digital lines though, so I thought something quick and easy was in order…. 

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Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: assortment, decor, fabric, home decor, ideas, no-sew

Oh my gosh, you guys

August 7, 2010 By crafterhours 10 Comments

Did you read Friday’s post from Oops I Craft My Pants yet?  I know, I know, she just posted it.  But I couldn’t help but repost it immediately.  It’s just the coolest thing.  It’s a functionality in Google Reader that allows you to read each new post on your blog list on their actual blog.  And… 

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Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: advice, ideas

Twill Tape Week: Round-Up!

April 18, 2010 By crafterhours 10 Comments

It’s a big fat round-up of twill tape ideas and inspiration, put together by us, for YOU!  (You’re welcome.) Where shall we begin? Let’s start with Shannon. She proved to be as big of a twill tape geek as we are!  She serged AND stitched twill tape to make this adorable skirt trim (it’s for sale… 

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Filed Under: twill tape Tagged With: ideas, roundup, twill tape, twill tape week

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