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I have been smitten with the clamshell shape for some time now! And nothing makes my heart go pitter-pat more than a scrappy clamshell project. Several years ago, I explored different methods of stitching together clams to use in a project. But about 5 years ago, I settled on a method that works best for me. This method does not require any papers or basting the curvy edge....let's face it, this could be called Mary's Lazy Clamshells!  I am attaching a clamshell template here, but this method can be used for any size clamshell. So you may want to enlarge...

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Christmas, Decorating, festive, Holidays, pom-poms, Quilting, Sewing, sunny day garland -

Our Sunny Day elves have been busy decking the halls for the holidays! And the halls are looking very festive, indeed, with our Sunny Day Ho-Ho-Ho Garland!      So how about stitching up your own garland? It’s fast, easy and super cute! We especially love this garland in Little Joys by Elea Lutz. 1.Choose […]

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As the temperatures drop, we start feeling the excitement of decorating, sewing and crafting for the holiday season! Over the next few weeks we will share with you some festive ideas to help make your days Merry and Bright! My Sunny Day Stocking is perfect for hanging on the mantel, window or farm house door. […]

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fabric basket, fabric bucket, Quilting, Sewing, sunny bucket -

I love fabric buckets! They are super easy to make and very functional! So here is my tutorial for our Sunny Bucket! Keep in mind that you can easily make these smaller or larger.  You will need: (2 each) 10″ wide x 8.5″ long – exterior fabric ( I used double gauze, above, which is […]

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Who doesn't love a tote? They are easy to make and perfect for carrying sewing/knitting supplies, library books, groceries, or flowers from the garden. Lecien has made tote-making even easier with their new Cotton Spring Panels. All you need to add is a half yard of lining fabric!   I put one together in less than an hour! Here is my tutorial and tips if you would like to change it up a bit! Begin with a panel of Lecien's Cotton Spring Panels. Each panel yields two totes! So you can make one for you and a friend. Lecien has...

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