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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
April 06, 2018

Inspired by: Geometric Heart Baby Blanket

April 06, 2018/ Sum of their Stories
Inspired by: Geometric Heart Baby Blanket

I've made a bright crocheted baby blanket for a new baby with a geometric heart design inspired by 'By Crafty CC'

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Knitting & Crochet 1, Inspired by 1
Inspired by, Crochet, for baby
April 04, 2018

Peony Pig Craft Kit Review

April 04, 2018/ Sum of their Stories
Peony Pig Craft Kit Review

A review of a brand new craft kit from Amazing Craft to make 3 sweet little pig brooches.

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Kit Review
Product review
March 28, 2018

A little Tribute to Ellen 2018

March 28, 2018/ Sum of their Stories
A little Tribute to Ellen 2018

March 28th was my nan Ellen's birthday to today I'm remembering her by sharing a photo of something she made. 

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Their Stories
their stories
March 21, 2018

The Creative Craft Show March 2018

March 21, 2018/ Sum of their Stories
The Creative Craft Show March 2018

A photo heavy summary of my visit to the Creative Show last week. 

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Craft show
March 19, 2018

Crocheted Granny Square Pencil Case

March 19, 2018/ Sum of their Stories
Crocheted Granny Square Pencil Case

How to make a granny square crochet pencil case with a lining.

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Knitting and Crochet, Inspired by 1
Crochet, Pinterest Challenge, granny squares
March 07, 2018

Easter Egg Gift Box

March 07, 2018/ Sum of their Stories
Easter Egg Gift Box

How to make little Easter gift boxes just the right size to give a creme egg (or any other egg that is actual chicken egg size!)

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General Papercrafts, Easter
Easter
February 28, 2018

Wrap Skirt from a Sarong

February 28, 2018/ Sum of their Stories
Wrap Skirt from a Sarong

How to turn a sarong into a lovely and useful wrap skirt

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Sewing and Embroidery 1
sewing, dressmaking, upcycling
February 22, 2018

CHSI Stitches Trade Show 2018

February 22, 2018/ Sum of their Stories
CHSI Stitches Trade Show 2018

My highlights from the CHSI stitches trade show at the NEC Birmingham on Monday 

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Craft show
February 21, 2018

How to get your ribbon stash organised

February 21, 2018/ Sum of their Stories
How to get your ribbon stash organised

Get your messy ribbon stash in order, here are some simple tricks. 

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Everything else 1
organising ideas
February 14, 2018

Simple Sign for Craft Stalls

February 14, 2018/ Sum of their Stories
Simple Sign for Craft Stalls

Make a simple canvas sign with your logo for your craft fair stall using paint marker.

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Everything else 1
art, Product review
February 09, 2018

What you need to get started: Sewing

February 09, 2018/ Sum of their Stories
What you need to get started: Sewing

Essentials for a beginner sewist, things you need to get started with sewing.

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Getting Started, Sewing and Embroidery 1
sewing, essential kit, dressmaking, what you need
February 07, 2018

A little tribute to Jenny 2018

February 07, 2018/ Sum of their Stories
A little tribute to Jenny 2018

Remembering my Mum on what would have been her birthday, with something she made for me.

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Their Stories
their stories
January 31, 2018

Clay Initial Gift Tags

January 31, 2018/ Sum of their Stories
Clay Initial Gift Tags

Make delicate clay gift tags with air dry clay, to make a gift extra special. 

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January 31, 2018/ Sum of their Stories/ 22 Comments
Everything else 1
Air Hardening Clay, Gift Wrap, tutorials
January 17, 2018

PermaLeaf - artificial plants

January 17, 2018/ Sum of their Stories
PermaLeaf - artificial plants

Something a little different today, a sponsored post from one of the leading manufacturer of outdoor artificial plants and trees for commercial projects and the wholesale trade -  PermaLeaf.

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