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October 03, 2019

Fabric Christmas Gift Bags

October 03, 2019/ Sum of their Stories
Fabric Christmas Gift Bags

Today I’m a guest over at Minerva using some of their lovely Christmas print fabric to make reusable gift bags.

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Sewing and Embroidery 2, Christmas 1
sewing, Sewing my Stash, Minerva Crafts, Guest Post
November 14, 2018

Rainbow Drawstring Bag - Guest Post

November 14, 2018/ Sum of their Stories
Rainbow Drawstring Bag - Guest Post

I’m so excited today to be a guest over at Vicky Myers Creations sharing a tutorial to make this rainbow drawstring bag.

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Guest Post
September 17, 2018

Crochet Hook Case (and chiffon skirt!)

September 17, 2018/ Sum of their Stories
Crochet Hook Case (and chiffon skirt!)

Today I’m sharing a tutorial to make a case for your crochet hooks over on Minerva Crafts.

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September 17, 2018/ Sum of their Stories/ 4 Comments
Sewing and Embroidery 1
Guest Post, sewing, Minerva Crafts
April 11, 2018

Tips for Working with Vintage Patterns

April 11, 2018/ Sum of their Stories
Tips for Working with Vintage Patterns

Today we have a guest at Sum of their Stories, Annabelle is sharing some hints and tips for working with Vintage Dressmaking Patterns.

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Guest Post
March 03, 2016

Fun Face Easter Eggs

March 03, 2016/ Sum of their Stories
Fun Face Easter Eggs

When my kids were little they enjoyed decorating plain Easter eggs as faces to give to all their cousins.

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March 03, 2016/ Sum of their Stories/ 23 Comments
Easter, Guest Post, Kids activities, cooking, gift ideas
October 28, 2015

Felt Envelopes for Gift Cards

October 28, 2015/ Sum of their Stories
Felt Envelopes for Gift Cards

Today I'm over at the Pinning Mama with a tutorial to make felt envelopes for gift cards.

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October 28, 2015/ Sum of their Stories/ 8 Comments
Christmas, Felt, Gifts, Guest Post, sewing
June 23, 2015

Personalised Gift Tags

June 23, 2015/ Sum of their Stories
Personalised Gift Tags

Personalised gift tags

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June 23, 2015/ Sum of their Stories/ 4 Comments
Guest Post, gift ideas, papercraft, tutorials
April 29, 2015

DIY Floral Bangle

April 29, 2015/ Sum of their Stories
DIY Floral Bangle

Today I'm over at The Pinning Mama showing you how to turn an old bangle into a pretty new one.

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April 29, 2015/ Sum of their Stories/ 14 Comments
Guest Post, gift ideas, pretty ideas
December 29, 2014

Stripe and Tassel T-Shirt Scarf

December 29, 2014/ Sum of their Stories
Stripe and Tassel T-Shirt Scarf

Stripe and tassel t shirt scarf

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December 29, 2014/ Sum of their Stories/ 10 Comments
Guest Post, refashion, sewing
November 21, 2014

Comic Book Glasses Case

November 21, 2014/ Sum of their Stories
Comic Book Glasses Case

Today I’m a guest over at the Pinning Mama, with this glasses case makeover.

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November 21, 2014/ Sum of their Stories/ 17 Comments
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