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  • How to Make your Reusable Canvas Bag Bigger

    How to Make your Reusable Canvas Bag Bigger

    In this DIY guide, we’ll show you how to transform a canvas bag into larger, more functional bag that better suits your everyday needs.

  • DIY Drop Cloth Napkins

    DIY Drop Cloth Napkins

    These DIY napkins made of drop cloth have a beautiful texture and color and can suit almost any decor. The look can be anything from modern and rustic to farmhouse and cozy. Making cloth napkins is easy to do and is a terrific step to replacing the need for paper towels in your home kitchen.…

  • How I Dropped Paper Towels For Good

    How I Dropped Paper Towels For Good

    How I dropped paper towels for good: A plan for hand sewn, recycled linens and kicking old habits – finally!

  • Writing Letters and Valentine’s Day Messages

    Writing Letters and Valentine’s Day Messages

    Handwrite your Valentine’s day messages this year as way to connect, build relationships and be creative. Here you’ll find encouragement for reaching out to new and old friends and embracing a nostalgic craft of letter writing that will get your creative momentum flowing.  An Opportunity for Connection Oftentimes, we think of Valentine’s Day as the…

  • Even More Contemporary Children’s Books For Disability Awareness

    Even More Contemporary Children’s Books For Disability Awareness

    Today I bring you even more recent and relevant kids’ books featuring disabled characters. The artwork I created for “We are the Scrappy Ones” represents four major categories of disability: physical, behavioral, developmental, and sensory. I aim to include more to add to that broad selection in my reading list today. This time around I want…

  • Modern Quilt Project For Beginners

    Modern Quilt Project For Beginners

    This free-form quilting technique is the perfect modern quilt project for beginners. Each quilt finished is 100% original and has enough versatility/ creativity for the more advanced quilter to add their flair. It’s a forgiving project to work on because rather than corners and straight lines, this quilting technique creates a subtle wavey pattern. These…

  • Winnie the Pooh Quilt Color Schemes

    Winnie the Pooh Quilt Color Schemes

    Artist Kirbi Fagan goes into detail creating different Winnie the Pooh color palettes to inspire you quilts, crafts, nurseries and baby showers.

  • Hand Sewing (vs. Machine)  The Value of Hand Stitching:

    Hand Sewing (vs. Machine)  The Value of Hand Stitching:

    Simple tasks like hand sewing become more beautiful when loving, humble hands get to work. Our hands are often the most overlooked tools in the house. If you are getting started sewing, want to sew more, or get kids into sewing a sewing machine isn’t required to fully dive into this craft.

  • The Power of Characters with Disabilities in Kids’ Books

    The Power of Characters with Disabilities in Kids’ Books

    Characters with disabilities break down stereotypes and foster empathy and understanding. These books have the power to boost the self-esteem of disabled children and create disability awareness for all kids.

  • Non-Alcoholic, Apple Cider

    Non-Alcoholic, Apple Cider

    This frizzy drink is an easy tradition to adopt and includes the whole family. This two ingrident mocktail is easy and perfect for the fall.

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