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February 25, 2024

Handmade Monday #363

February 25, 2024/ Sum of their Stories
Handmade Monday #363

Welcome to Handmade Monday #363 a link up for craft ideas, recipes and all things handmade.

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February 25, 2024/ Sum of their Stories/ 8 Comments
Handmade Monday
February 21, 2024

"Cornishware" Ruffled Shopping Bag

February 21, 2024/ Sum of their Stories
"Cornishware" Ruffled Shopping Bag

Give a plain old tote bag a pretty ruffled makeover with scraps of fabric. Stripes of blue and white give it a look reminiscent of Cornishware pottery.

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February 21, 2024/ Sum of their Stories/ 45 Comments
Sewing and Embroidery, Waste not Want not
recycling/repurposing, refashion, sewing, tutorials, bags, scrap fabric
February 18, 2024

Handmade Monday #362

February 18, 2024/ Sum of their Stories
Handmade Monday #362

Welcome to Handmade Monday #362 a link up for craft ideas, recipes and all things handmade.

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February 18, 2024/ Sum of their Stories/ 6 Comments
Handmade Monday
February 14, 2024

Country Cross Stitch Mini Design Free Pattern

February 14, 2024/ Sum of their Stories
Country Cross Stitch Mini Design Free Pattern

Stitch a sweet mini country cross stitch design with hearts, flowers and a cute little duck with this free pattern.

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February 14, 2024/ Sum of their Stories/ 7 Comments
Sewing and embroidery 5
embroidery, cross stitch
February 11, 2024

Handmade Monday #361

February 11, 2024/ Sum of their Stories
Handmade Monday #361

Welcome to Handmade Monday #361 a link up for craft ideas, recipes and all things handmade.

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February 11, 2024/ Sum of their Stories/ 5 Comments
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February 07, 2024

A little tribute to Jenny 2024

February 07, 2024/ Sum of their Stories
A little tribute to Jenny 2024

A little tribute to my mum Jenny, on what would have been her birthday.

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February 07, 2024/ Sum of their Stories/ 2 Comments
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February 06, 2024

Hanging Hearts made from Scrappy Fabric

February 06, 2024/ Sum of their Stories
Hanging Hearts made from Scrappy Fabric

How to make pretty hanging heart ornaments from scrappy fabric

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February 06, 2024/ Sum of their Stories/ 16 Comments
Valentines, Upcycled 3, Sewing and embroidery 5
sewing, sewing tutorial, Valentine, sustainable craft challenge, scrap fabric
February 05, 2024

How to make beautiful useable cloth from tiny fabric scraps

February 05, 2024/ Sum of their Stories
How to make beautiful useable cloth from tiny fabric scraps

A fun way to make a new useable cloth from the tiniest scraps of fabric

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February 05, 2024/ Sum of their Stories/ 13 Comments
Sewing and embroidery 5, Upcycled 3
sewing, Sewing my Stash, patchwork, recycling/repurposing, scrap fabric
February 04, 2024

Handmade Monday #360

February 04, 2024/ Sum of their Stories
Handmade Monday #360

Welcome to Handmade Monday #360 a link up for craft ideas, recipes and all things handmade.

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February 04, 2024/ Sum of their Stories/ 7 Comments
Handmade Monday
February 01, 2024

Cecile's Heart Embroidery Design Free Pattern

February 01, 2024/ Sum of their Stories
Cecile's Heart Embroidery Design Free Pattern

A heart embroidery design pattern, in a mix of colours and stitches, worked in a slow stitch style. A guide to get started with slow stitching

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February 01, 2024/ Sum of their Stories/ 13 Comments
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embroidery, pattern
January 28, 2024

Handmade Monday #359

January 28, 2024/ Sum of their Stories
Handmade Monday #359

Welcome to Handmade Monday #359 a link up for craft ideas, recipes and all things handmade.

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January 28, 2024/ Sum of their Stories/ 6 Comments
Handmade Monday
January 27, 2024

How to make a Hidden Hanger Pocket from a Placemat

January 27, 2024/ Sum of their Stories
How to make a Hidden Hanger Pocket from a Placemat

Upcycle an old fabric placemat to make a useful hanging pocket for a coat hanger. Simple wardrobe organisation and travel security.

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January 27, 2024/ Sum of their Stories/ 17 Comments
Sewing and embroidery 5, Upcycled 3
upcycling, sewing tutorial, sewing, recycling/repurposing
January 21, 2024

Handmade Monday #358

January 21, 2024/ Sum of their Stories
Handmade Monday #358

Welcome to Handmade Monday #358 a link up for craft ideas, recipes and all things handmade.

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January 21, 2024/ Sum of their Stories/ 12 Comments
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January 18, 2024

Upcycling Old Paintings into Gift Tags

January 18, 2024/ Sum of their Stories
Upcycling Old Paintings into Gift Tags

How to turn old spare paintings into beautiful gift tags

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January 18, 2024/ Sum of their Stories/ 1 Comment
General Papercraft 2, Upcycled 3
upcycling, Gift Wrap, papercraft
January 14, 2024

Handmade Monday #357

January 14, 2024/ Sum of their Stories
Handmade Monday #357

Welcome to Handmade Monday #357 a link up for craft ideas, recipes and all things handmade.

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January 14, 2024/ Sum of their Stories/ 7 Comments
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