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Learning to sew can seem overwhelming, but it doesn't have to be. Take things one step at a time with these lessons and tips.

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Buying new handbags can cost you a fortune. Save some money by creating your own! Check out these free patterns and projects to get you started.

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Memorial Day Picnic

Thursday May 22, 2008
Insulated drink bottlesMany people will be having picnics this weekend. Between thinking green and keeping expenses down, sewing things that can be used over and over again should be on all our minds. Normally I just buy disposable table clothes, paper napkins, etc... not this year!
Just making a concentrated effort to sort ALL of the recyclaables out of the garbage hsa made me sadly aware of just how much I've been wasting... and changes I can make to keep things ut of the landfill.

Try your hand at some of these projects to keep your picnics green and save money in the long run.

Sewing for the Garden

Monday May 19, 2008
I spend a lot of time in the garden... and even more time keeping track of all my hand tools and seeds. This weekend I had rainy weather so I worked on creating something I've wanted for a while. The good news is it works great... the bad news... the rain hasn't stopped for me to work in the garden.
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