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Back To Basics

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Many needlecrafts that were popular in years past have been having a surge of renewed popularity. Just visit Pinterest and search for Needle Punch or Rug Punch and you will be inspired to try a “new old craft”. I recently … Continue reading →

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Together, we can end the ocean plastic crisis

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4ocean was born on a plastic-covered beach in Bali, Indonesia Alex and Andrew, have been around the ocean their entire lives. They both grew up on the Florida coast, swimming, diving, fishing, and surfing. After becoming friends in college, they … Continue reading →

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Efficient Twists for Foundation Paper Piecing

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Mary Ann Sprague, of Mary Ann’s Makings Foundation paper piecing always elicits strong reactions in quilters. Either you love it or hate it. I’ve never met anyone on the fence. As I was learning to quilt, I took several paper … Continue reading →

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Give the gift of Handmade!

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Here at Farm & Fancy, we have carefully curated some of the best artisans from our area to provide unique, one of a kind handcrafted gifts for you and your loved ones. We offer greeting cards, prints, jewelry, home decor, … Continue reading →

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A Great Place to Christmas Shop!

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Handmade Decor by Ashley, Debbie, & Lisa We re-purpose, design & add our personal touches to everything you see! On Route 98 in Albion, NY is a very impressive gift shop especially for those who like the farmhouse decorating style. … Continue reading →

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Welcome to a New Designer

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Hi, I am Charisma Horton over at Charisma’s Corner. I am a new pattern designer; however, I have been in the quilting business for the last 10 years as a longarm quilter. I own three longarms and I have been … Continue reading →

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Island Vibes

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Linda J. Hahn here from Frog Hollow Designs in beautiful Palm Bay, Florida!! I am super duper thrilled to share that I have a new (and my first) fabric collection called ISLAND VIBES coming to stores in March 2019!  This … Continue reading →

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When A Quilt Nerd Met A Train Geek Online, A New Comic For The Crafty Inclined Was Created

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I’m a life long hobby enthusiast… quilting, knitting, doll house miniatures: you name it, I am into it. But I never thought my love of hobbies would lead to not only a new romance but what is turning out to … Continue reading →

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Creating Celtic Knots and Endless Weaves

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  Over and under, round and round. Don’t let the lines touch. I used to doodle little spirals on the sides of my notes in school. Once I even filled an entire page with the little loops and twists that … Continue reading →

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Boo!!!

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Trick or Treat…. Smell my Feet…. Give me something good to eat….. When I was a kid, we used to chant this as we went from house to house. I remember us all running around the neighborhood in our costumes. … Continue reading →

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