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Wednesday, April 8, 2009

Potpourri of Info

1:58 AM | Posted by Mel
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Here are the fruits of my labors after spending some time online with no particular focus! 
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Darling list (with pictures) of Easter tutorials on Sew Mama Sew's blog
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Have you picked up some fabric that you don't know what it is made of?  We Wilson's blog has great instructions on how to conduct fabric experiments that will determine if your fabric is 100% organic or if it has some synthetic fibers mixed in! 
You are going to want to hang out at the Wilson's for a while!  There are great projects like this Dusting Mitt, perfect for spring cleaning!
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RedBox tip
Go to their site, www.redbox.com click on Get a Free Rental.
Enter your cell number, don't worry, they don't send junk.
Every Monday you'll receive a text with a code for a free DVD rental!
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Another MUST see creative blog!
Roots and Wings - I found this blog via a search for more Autism stuff. 
One of the contributers (3 sisters) has an autistic child.
There are lots of fun crafts and tutorials here!  Great site to find fun stuff to make with kids!
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My husband graduates with his masters in business this spring.  He wants to take off for a year to do some traveling . . . sound nice?  Well, yes until you realize that my home will now be a VW camper bus shared with my hubby and almost 4 year old.  
No, NOT a motor home, a VW pop top camper bus.  Yes, there is a tiny fridge, a tiny sink, tiny cupboards, a swing out table,  and two sleeping areas, but no where for my quilting stuff!!!
I'm excited for the adventure where ever it leads and am trying to get lots of hand applique projects ready and after I found this site Sublime Stitching, I may even do some embroidery! Fun blog too!
I should learn how to knit before he head off for the great unknown.  It's been an art I've always wanted to learn but have been putting it off for years because I would rather sew!
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Autism Crafts
Isn't this a GREAT piece?  Click on the picture to go to Roots and Wing's blog and make one of your own or for a friend!
Speaking of Autism, I found another blogger who has handmade items for sale to help finance the care of her two autistic children.
Beading for Autism - Only natural stones and glass are used to make beautiful quality jewelry items.
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AMAZING video of an autistic artist!
OK, I'm off to bed now!
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Monday, March 2, 2009

My First Hexagons

10:44 PM | Posted by Mel
Here is my first 'work' using hexagons.
I've wanted to try hexagons for a few years, but have been intimidated by them, so I had to go in search of help. I'm using the freezer paper technique that I learned from Kaaren and another nice blogging friend, but I forgot her name! (I'm so sorry!)
The tips that they shared that I think were very useful were:
1. Trace your hexies to the paper side of one sheet of freezer paper.
2. Put at least two more sheets of freezer paper under the top sheet that has the traced shapes.
3. Staple in two places within the hexagon shape before cutting them out.
This way you will accurately cut three shapes with one cut.
4. Use a paper punch to put a hole in the middle of the freezer paper shape. This will aide in the removal of the paper when the project is done.
5. Cut out the traced shapes and remove staples.
I'm not going for any particular pattern with my hexies, I just want to use funky fabric only and make it really random. I really like sewing them and am glad I jumped in and finally learned how to make them!
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