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Category: Home Economics

Category: Home Economics

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Erica’s Easy Thread Catcher Video Tutorial!

Erica’s Easy Thread Catcher Video Tutorial!
Home Economics / quilting / Sewing / Tutorials / Video  Quilting / Sewing / Tutorial / Video

Hi everyone! I’ve had so many requests for a Thread Catcher tutorial since I first published the written version years ago. I’ve since updated the pattern, and changed a few measurements, so today I’ll be showing you how to make this fun project in a video tutorial! You can check…

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How to Make a Rag Quilt 2

How to Make a Rag Quilt 2
Home Economics / quilting / Sewing / Tutorials  Quilting / Rag Quilt / Sewing

Hi everyone! I had such a great response from my original How to Make a Rag Quilt tutorial that I thought I would do another one, this time with a fun twist! Pinwheels! Watch my How to Make a Pinwheel Rag Quilt video tutorial here: Download the Pinwheel Rag Quilt…

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School Lunch Ideas for Kids // Episode 1

School Lunch Ideas for Kids // Episode 1
Home Economics / Homeschool / Lunch  Lunch Ideas

Hi everyone! We’ve had a ton of requests to share our school lunch ideas for kids with you all and so I’ve been filming lunches all week to share! We all take turns preparing lunches here so that everyone not only gets a chance to pick their favorites, but so…

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Vintage Fall Quilt Pattern

Vintage Fall Quilt Pattern
Home Economics / Pattern / quilting / Sewing  Pattern / Quilting / Sewing

Hi everyone! I’m super excited to release my Vintage Fall quilt pattern today! I’ve had so many requests for a fall quilt and I love how this one turned out! And I have a GIVEAWAY for one of you so make sure to read all the way to the bottom!…

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Anchors Away Zipper Tote Bag Tutorial

Anchors Away Zipper Tote Bag Tutorial
Bag / Home Economics / Pattern / quilting / Sewing / Tutorials  Bag / Pattern / Quilting / Sewing / Tutorials

Hi everyone! I have a really fun zipper tote bag tutorial for you today! And it comes with my FREE Anchor’s Away quilt block too! I’m calling this one my Anchors Away Bag and it features the Nest fabric line by LellaBoutique for Moda. This bag has a top zipper…

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Drawstring Squishy Pocket Bag Tutorial

Drawstring Squishy Pocket Bag Tutorial
DIY / Home Economics / quilting / Sewing  DIY / Homemade / Quilting / Sewing

Hi friend! I have another fun sewing tutorial for you today! The Drawstring Squishy Pocket Bag is super easy and only takes about an hour to make! It’s a great beginner sewing project and you’ll not only make a super cute finished bag, but you’ll learn some valuable sewing skills…

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Cilantro Lime Shrimp & Avocado Salad Recipe

Cilantro Lime Shrimp & Avocado Salad Recipe
Home Economics / Recipes  Lunch Ideas / Main Dishes / Salads

Hi friends! I have a really easy lunch recipe to share with you today. I’ll be showing you how to make this delicious Avocado Shrimp Salad that is super easy to make, and is a light, refreshing lunch idea for those warmer days! In the summer I really don’t like…

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Vintage Spring Quilt Pattern

Vintage Spring Quilt Pattern
Home Economics / Pattern / quilting / Sewing  Pattern / Quilting

Hi friends! It’s springtime here in sunny Colorado and I’m super excited to be releasing my new quilt pattern that’s perfect for this time of year! It’s called Vintage Spring and is so cute and cheery! I loved my Vintage Christmas trucks so much that I wanted to be able…

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April Showers Doll Dress Pattern

April Showers Doll Dress Pattern
Home Economics / Pattern / Sewing  Pattern / Sewing

Hi everyone! I’m so excited for today’s post! After a lot of hard work, my daughter OIivia, you may know her as TinkerBell, has just released her very first sewing pattern! It’s called April Showers and is a cute top and skirt pattern created for an 18″ Doll. For those…

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Scrappy Pocket Tote Bag Tutorial

Scrappy Pocket Tote Bag Tutorial
Home Economics / quilting / Sewing / Tutorials / Video  Quilting / Sewing / Tutorials / Video

Hi everyone! I have a super fun bag tutorial for you today. This one looks fancy, but it’s really quite easy to make! I’m calling it the Scrappy Pocket Tote Bag. It’s about 14” wide by 13” tall when done and has a total of 4 pockets! It’s a great…

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