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Join the make it and love it team 2016!!!

Join the “Make It and Love It” CREATIVE TEAM — 2017!!!

Upcoming “do-it-herself” virtual party….wanna join me?!

Upcoming “Do-It-HERself” Virtual Party….wanna join me?!

Sewing tip: no more stubborn straight pins

Sewing Tip: No More Stubborn Straight Pins

A new blog design…plus, a new feature!

A new BLOG DESIGN…plus, a new feature!

You made it and love it: 10 — a link party (and last week’s favorites!)

YOU Made It and Love It: 10 — A Link Party (and last week’s favorites!)

25+ modern quilting ideas

25+ Modern Quilting Ideas

Very simple diy wood plank headboard

Very Simple DIY Wood Plank HEADBOARD

Fabric tissue box cover…with grommet opening

Fabric Tissue Box Cover…with Grommet opening

How to make a pastry cloth…and why you need one!

How to make a Pastry Cloth…and WHY you need one!

Fabric storage basket…with handles

Fabric Storage Basket…with handles

Little boy bowtie: the quick and easy version

Little Boy Bowtie: the QUICK and EASY version

Make a flouncy bubble skirt…with an elastic waist

Make a Flouncy Bubble Skirt…with an elastic waist

How to paint {{super straight}} horizontal stripes

How to Paint {{Super Straight}} Horizontal Stripes

The reversible bag…for kids!

The Reversible Bag…for kids!

25 diy chandelier ideas

25 DIY Chandelier Ideas

Stretchy baby hats…with top knots (template included)

Stretchy Baby Hats…with Top Knots (template included)

Recipe: chicken enchilada soup (a chili’s copycat)

Recipe: Chicken Enchilada Soup (a Chili’s copycat)

40 indoor kid activities & crafts

40 Indoor Kid Activities & Crafts

Interchangeable bowtie onesie….with attached suspenders (2 variations)

Interchangeable Bowtie Onesie….with Attached Suspenders (2 variations)

Diy floating shelves……a great storage solution!

DIY Floating Shelves……a great storage solution!

Knit receiving blankets for baby boys! (templates included…)

Knit Receiving Blankets for BABY BOYS! (templates included…)

No-sew elsa cape (from frozen)…a ‘do-it-together’ project

No-Sew ELSA CAPE (from Frozen)…a ‘Do-It-Together’ Project

Little pig costume (with ears and snout)

Little Pig Costume (with ears and snout)

Make your own balaclava (or ski-type mask)

Make your own Balaclava (or ski-type mask)

Chocolate cracker toffee……sweet and salty…..yum!

Chocolate Cracker Toffee……sweet and salty…..YUM!

The quickest toddler play dress…you’ll ever make!

The QUICKEST Toddler Play Dress…you’ll ever make!

Diy fabric toilet paper holder

DIY Fabric Toilet Paper Holder

Double layer square circle dress (added onto a t-shirt)

Double Layer SQUARE Circle Dress (added onto a T-shirt)

Thanksgiving wreath…with burlap bunting

Thanksgiving Wreath…with Burlap Bunting

Pine cone bow ornament…..and other dream tree challenge details (for those who asked!)

Pine Cone Bow Ornament…..and other Dream Tree Challenge details (for those who asked!)

No sew: lamp shade with cover buttons

No Sew: Lamp Shade with Cover Buttons

Halloween costumes 2013: pascal from “tangled”

Halloween Costumes 2013: Pascal from “Tangled”

Halloween costumes 2013: flynn rider from “tangled”

Halloween Costumes 2013: FLYNN RIDER from “Tangled”

Halloween costumes 2013: rapunzel from “tangled”

Halloween Costumes 2013: RAPUNZEL from “Tangled”

Halloween costume ideas: very low-sew poodle skirt

Halloween Costume Ideas: Very Low-Sew POODLE SKIRT

Halloween costume ideas: simple shark (with dorsal fin)

Halloween Costume Ideas: Simple Shark (with Dorsal Fin)

Halloween costume ideas: lumberjack with beard and axe

Halloween Costume Ideas: Lumberjack with Beard and Axe

Turn a maxi dress…into a maxi skirt {in minutes!!}

Turn a Maxi Dress…into a Maxi Skirt {in MINUTES!!}

Home improvement: build your own fireplace mantel & hearth (craftsman style)

Home Improvement: Build your own Fireplace Mantel & Hearth (craftsman style)

30 minute stretchy tube skirt….(with enclosed elastic waistband)

30 Minute Stretchy Tube Skirt….(with enclosed elastic waistband)

Stuffed toy snakes……soft and cuddly!!

Stuffed Toy Snakes……soft and cuddly!!

Two-tone fabric totes (2 variations)

Two-Tone Fabric Totes (2 variations)

Home improvement: diy board and batten

Home Improvement: DIY Board and Batten

Shirred summer dress, with tie-back bow

Shirred Summer Dress, with Tie-Back Bow

Home improvement: trimming a window (replacing the sill & apron, adding side/top molding)

Home Improvement: Trimming a Window (replacing the sill & apron, adding side/top molding)

Teaching kids to sew, part 2: using fabric, tying knots, & tracing designs

Teaching Kids to Sew, Part 2: Using Fabric, Tying Knots, & Tracing Designs

Teaching kids to sew, part 1: intro to hand sewing

Teaching Kids to Sew, Part 1: Intro to Hand Sewing

Make your own reversible patio chair cushions

Make your own REVERSIBLE Patio Chair Cushions

Home improvement: painting a straight line on textured walls (a pro painter’s secret)

Home Improvement: Painting a Straight Line on Textured Walls (a Pro Painter’s Secret)

Home improvement: painting old chandeliers and light fixtures

Home Improvement: Painting Old Chandeliers and Light Fixtures

Ombre fringe skirt (made from old tshirts)

Ombre Fringe Skirt (made from old Tshirts)

Super simple circle dress (from tshirt & knit bed sheet)

SUPER Simple Circle Dress (from Tshirt & Knit Bed Sheet)

The ‘stay put’ elastic bookmark….{never lose your place again!}

The ‘STAY PUT’ Elastic Bookmark….{never lose your place again!}

Adding hidden side pockets to anything (skirt, pants, shorts, etc.)

Adding Hidden Side Pockets to Anything (skirt, pants, shorts, etc.)

Girl & boy fabric dolls (pattern pieces included)

Girl & Boy FABRIC DOLLS (pattern pieces included)

Re-upholstering 101: how i re-upholstered my swivel armchair

Re-Upholstering 101: How I re-upholstered my swivel armchair

Envelope closure pillowcase (for bed pillows)

Envelope Closure Pillowcase (for bed pillows)

Hanging storage bins (made from recycled containers)

Hanging Storage Bins (made from recycled containers)

Fabric/tulle skirt……for dolls and decor

Fabric/Tulle Skirt……for dolls and decor

Santa hat chair covers (a serious bah-humbug repellent!!)

Santa Hat Chair Covers (a serious Bah-Humbug repellent!!)

The double-layer square circle skirt

The DOUBLE-LAYER Square Circle Skirt

Happy halloween….it’s virtual costume parade (2012) time!!

Happy Halloween….it’s Virtual Costume Parade (2012) time!!

Spider eggs (aka: dressed up deviled eggs)

Spider Eggs (aka: dressed up deviled eggs)

Halloween costumes 2012: the wolf (from ‘little red riding hood’)

Halloween Costumes 2012: The Wolf (from ‘Little Red Riding Hood’)

Virtual halloween costume parade 2011 (costumes submitted by readers)

Halloween Costumes 2012: Little Red Riding Hood :)

Old sweater into cozy leggings

Old Sweater into Cozy Leggings

The square circle skirt (20-ish minutes to make)

The Square Circle Skirt (20-ish minutes to make)

Elastic band skirt {aka: the fastest skirt you’ll ever make}

Elastic Band Skirt {aka: the fastest skirt you’ll ever make}

Using the double needle, without the 2nd spool holder

Using the Double Needle, WITHOUT the 2nd spool holder

Shirred fabric flowers {made from knit fabric scraps}

Shirred Fabric Flowers {made from knit fabric scraps}

Quick little ruffle top dress or romper (our 4th of july outfits)

Quick Little Ruffle Top Dress or Romper (our 4th of July outfits)

A ruffled tote (aka: elli’s church bag)

A Ruffled Tote (aka: Elli’s Church Bag)

Turn a men’s shirt/tie into a tote (aka: little boy church bag)

Turn a Men’s Shirt/Tie into a Tote (aka: little boy church bag)

Turn a baby dress into a bubble romper

Turn a Baby Dress into a Bubble Romper

Bubble Romper for Baby (long leg style)

Make a Simple Top: Dolman Style with Banded Bottom

hats from sweaters 1

Hats made from Old Sweaters (nothing is safe from my scissors…ha!)

Make your own DOLLY Panties (pattern piece included)

candy house collage

A Very Merry Christmas!! (and how we make our gingerbread houses)

Clear Toy Storage Bags (with drawstring closure)

Holder for Charging Cell Phone (made from lotion bottle)

Sewing Tip: Shirring/Smocking with Elastic Thread

Halloween cotsumes 2011: penguin (from mary poppins)

Halloween Costumes 2011: Penguin (from Mary Poppins)

Sewing tips: installing a basic zipper

Sewing Tips: Installing a Basic Zipper

Pumpkin Jars: Add treats, candles, or nothing at all…

Simple Bow Hair Clips (with no-slip grip)

Fabric Storage Boxes (per your request)

2 Legging Styles: Attached Skirt & Ruffle Bum

Super simple leggings: {only 2 fabric pieces}

Super Simple Leggings: {only 2 fabric pieces}

Tip for Sewing with Vinyl (it sticks!!)…..Making Clear Vinyl Pouches

Full and Textured Fabric Flowers

Re-Purposing: Tshirt into a Dress with Braided Collar

Scrap-Pieced Belt…(Use Up Those SCRAPS!!)

Flip-Flop Refashion: Part 1 (Braided Straps)

Re-purposing: Tshirts into 5-strand-braided-headbands

Kid Craft Project: Paper Towel Butterflies

Stuffed Fabric Turtles (with pattern pieces)

Sewing Tips: Basic Stitches (plus the Double Needle)

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