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Pink Ribbon Quilts

Pink Ribbon Quilts

There’s something about the comfort of a handmade quilt that’s a natural match for a good cause. And since October is Breast Cancer Awareness (Pink Ribbon) month, it’s a perfect time for making a quilt in pink. Rosie’s Calico Cupboard gives us a free pattern for her Ribbon of Concern Quilt, with pieced blocks that [...]

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Knit Like a Pirate

Knit Like a Pirate

How fast can you knit? International Talk Like a Pirate Day is comin’ up on September 19, so if you want to have the pirate gear ready for when the party sets sail… it’s high time to up anchor! Knit up a skull-enhanced pair of Arrrgyle socks — grab the free knitting pattern from Moth [...]

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Crossing Paths: Free Quilt Pattern

Crossing Paths: Free Quilt Pattern

Rich colours of autumn make an opulent-looking quilt, yet the straight-edge pieces put the “Crossing Paths” pattern well within the reach of a beginning quilter. Here, “Crossing Paths” is created in Andover Fabric’s gorgeous “Daylily Days” line of quilting fabrics, both designed by Renée Nanneman of Need’l Love. The pattern uses a total of 25 [...]

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Make a Wind-Powered Bottle Cooler

Make a Wind-Powered Bottle Cooler

We’ve all seen the beer ads on TV… Before the days of refrigerators and insulated coolers, the hardy pioneers chilled their brew by submerging the bottles in a wild and ice-cold mountain stream, right? But did you know there was another way to cool a bottle without electricity? If you ever get caught in the [...]

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Crazy Monkey Love

Crazy Monkey Love

Let’s blame a childhood of reading those Curious George books — who can resist a fresh clutch of giggly monkeys? Clockwise from upper left: The Chimp is an archival quality print by Shannon Brady at BlueFlip Art (h/t emma). S-shaped monkey hooks, set of 3 in brushed stainless steel, are by Bodie and Fou, found [...]

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