Excited to bring your part two of the Fun with Foundation Paper Piecing series today by showing you the Economy Patch.
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Month: January 2022
Card Sketch Challenge 2022 Part 2
Ready for the first of this year’s weekly card sketch challenges?
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Explorations In Mixed Media Part 2 – Dreaming of a Mess-Free Life
During this week’s explorations in mixed media I began dreaming of a mess-free life. It ain’t going to happen, at least not when creating, so I just went with it.
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The ATC of Mindfulness B – Free Download to Colour In
Another week has rolled around already and that means it’s time to colour yourself calm again.
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Adventures In Machine Embroidery 2022 Part 1
It’s time for another adventure in machine embroidery and this time I would like to share with you my very first attempt at creating an in-the-hoop mug rug.
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Zoom Precision Engraving Tool Introduction
A few weeks ago I received the Zoom Engraving tool as a gift and have been having a little tinker to see what I could do with it and whether it works well with the Scan N Cut.
Come see what conclusions I came too … oh, and I will try and answer a bunch of questions as I write this post.
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Fun with Foundation Paper Piecing Part 1 – Free Pattern Available
Another exciting new blog post and video series starting for your today featuring one of my favourite sewing techniques, foundation paper piecing.
There’s even a free pattern to download and use if you want to sew-along with me.
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Card Sketch Challenge 2022 Part 1
Ready for the first of this year’s weekly card sketch challenges?
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Something new-ish this way comes!
After the positive reaction to my last couple of card layouts series, and a fair few requests to be able to “play along”, today I will be launching a new card sketch series of blog posts and videos to inspire you in those missing mojo moments.
Better still, this year, you can get involved by sharing your creations with other challengees via a new Facebook group!
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Explorations In Mixed Media 1 – Making A Whole New Mess
Another new series of weekly blog posts and videos starts today with a return to mixed media – woohoo!
This first one was more about me getting back into it after a long LONG break from anything really arty. I hope that you will join me and have a watch of the video.
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The ATC of Mindfulness A – Free Download to Colour In
For those that enjoyed my previous Mandala Monday series, a new series of free colouring designs launches today with a pun and an innuendo.
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Happy New Year!
The title says it all really. What more can I say other than I hope that this year is a year to celebrate for us all.
PS, don’t forgot to pop in tomorrow as I will be sharing a whole bunch of new for ’22 “stuff”. I think that you are going to like it.
See you then.
John.
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