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New Supplies

2012-05-19T11:32:00.002-04:00

Wal Mart finally had some new and decent looking craft supplies so I took advantage of the rare opportunity. Here are a few pics of my findings.

Adorable buttons

I'm making an afghan with the skein on the far left. Looks like I'll need some more to complete the project.

Loved the ladybug print on top and got the other three to work with it. I'm thinking rag quilt, tote (maybe 2) and a tissue box cover.

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New Craft Tip

2012-05-10T08:45:00.000-04:00

Hi everyone!

A new [zigzag stitch] tip has been added to the General Sewing Tips of our Craft Tips page.

Thanks for dropping by today.

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Tissue Box Covers Listed at Etsy

2012-05-09T09:06:00.000-04:00

I finally got a couple of items listed on Etsy. You'll find my new tissue box covers at the bottom of the page in my Etsy line-up. Thanks for peeking.

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Hope to have new classes soon

2012-05-06T10:35:00.000-04:00

I am so sorry that my blogging and classes have slowed down so much lately. So much has been going on though. My wholesale sewing has slowed way down and homeschool lessons will be over for a couple of months so hopefully I will have some new classes ready soon. I have my own home decor ideas that I think you will enjoy. I hope to make several videos with my newer classes instead of pdf versions only. Thank you so much for your patience with me.
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Crafting Women Worldwide

2012-04-09T18:53:00.000-04:00

Hi everyone! I wanted to drop by and announce a new Etsy team - Crafting Women Worldwide - that I created along with the help of a good friend. We are sharing our love for crafting, our families, our everyday lives and to promote our Etsy businesses. Women promoting women is one of my favorite causes and I wanted a team to reflect that. We invite all women crafters on Etsy from around the world to join us. Here's the link if you would like to visit us: http://www.etsy.com/teams/12257/crafting-women-worldwide.

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Writers are needed for Creative Times Magazine

2012-03-11T14:30:00.000-04:00

March 11, 2012

Creative Times Magazine is looking for writers for the Serious Business, Crafter's Q & A and Quick Tips columns. As a writer for CTMag, your online business will be represented with your article as well as on the Editors page at the following link: http://www.creativetimesmagazine.com/editors.php.

Articles are due every other month and must be 500 words or less. You can look through past issues to see what type of articles have been written for this column at the archives link: http://www.creativetimesmagazine.com/archive.php.

If you're interested in applying for any of the positions, please Contact Me to let me know which one you are interested in and I will be very happy to email you more information.

You must be able to work on a tight schedule so if you're plate is already full, you may want to wait for another writing opportunity to come along when you have more time to commit to the position. The new writer will receive the writing deadline for each issue and you will also receive a few reminders up to the point of submitting your articles. You must not currently be working for a competitive magazine nor do so while you are writing for Creative Times Magazine.

You must be also able to accept constructive criticism. We're looking forward to hearing from you.

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I'm still here!

2012-03-11T11:11:00.000-04:00

Thanks for continuing to visit Sew Practical. How have you all been? There is so much going on right now. I have so much sewing to do that there hasn't been much time for pattern and class making.

Most of my sewing is going to Terry at My Adeline's Place. Contact Terry if you want to order custom painted home decor items. I create muslin canvas projects for her to paint on. Look for my shower curtains, toilet seat covers, toilet paper covers, chair pads, shelf liners and all the other fabric items at the following links:
http://www.etsy.com/shop/myadelinesplace?page=6

http://www.myadelinesplace.com/store/Default.asp

You can contact me if you want any custom home decor items that are not painted or if you would like for me to make a custom pattern for you. The link will direct you to the E Craft Classes Contact form as I will most likely get your email more quickly that way. Thank you for dropping by today.

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Sew Practical Newsletter

2012-03-01T07:25:00.000-05:00

It's time to send out the quarterly Sew Practical newsletter but I have not even prepared for it. Normally I would send it out on the 1st but it will be a little late this time. If you would like to receive the newsletter, you may do so by contacting us. Our contact info is at the following link: http://www.sewpractical.com/search/label/Contact%20Us. Just email us with your email address in the body and Newsletter in the subject line. We'll include any updates for all of our blogs and sister sites. We always include exclusive offers to newsletter subscribers.

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ButterFly Garden Quilt Project

2012-02-14T09:45:00.000-05:00

I bought the pattern to make this gorgeous quilt. Here's the link if you would like to make your own: https://www.homestorecollection.com/product/american-patchwork-quilting-patterns/butterfuly-garden-downloadable-quilt-project/1201/. You get a supply list to make twin, queen and king size quilts. It will be a while before I get to make mine (like about a year) but I can't wait to show you when it is finished.

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How Have You Been?

2012-02-13T11:44:00.000-05:00

Hi! It has been a while since I have posted to this blog. So I thought I'd check in and let you know that I'm still around. Things are getting done but I keep forgetting to post them here. I'm including a few links below to bring you up to date. Hopefully I'll do better for a while. I do have tons of new classes that I want to finish but life is so busy right now I'm just not sure when that is going to happen.

New Classes on ECC
http://ecraftclasses.blogspot.com/2012/02/new-scrapbooking-class-added.html

http://ecraftclasses.blogspot.com/2012/02/randi-has-added-6-new-cross-stitch.html

New Items I have finished
http://ecraftclasses.blogspot.com/2012/02/new-items-finished.html

My New Blog
http://www.momscrayonbox.blogspot.com/

Primitive Doll How To

2012-01-24T06:50:00.000-05:00

We have added another brief tutorial, "Primitive Doll How To", to Chalkboard Tutorials: http://ecraftclasses.blogspot.com/p/chalkboard-tutorials.html. We hope you enjoy it.

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Randi's 5 new fob and card classes

2012-01-22T13:23:00.002-05:00

Randi has added a few new classes over the last few days. Enjoy!

Hearts Fob
Price: US$3.00

Be Mine Card
Price: US$3.50

How To Make A Fob
Price: FREE!

Snow Flake Fob
Price: US$3.00

Snowman Sled Card
Price: US$3.50

Lots of Yard Sale Items Added!

2012-01-05T10:28:00.000-05:00

I have finally gotten around to cleaning out closets and getting pics of many items we no longer need or use. The prices are low with an additional 10% savings with every $10 you spend (excludes shipping). Here's the link: http://www.sewpractical.com/p/yard-sale.html. We have the 100 Cupboards book series, N64/Wii video games, LIFEPAC teacher's guides, Family Fun, NatGeo Kids, and BHG magazines, and much more.

Happy New Year 2012!

2011-12-31T09:54:00.002-05:00

Happy New Year from http://www.sewpractical.com/.

Snowflake Sampler Cross Stitch Class

2011-12-28T11:20:00.002-05:00

Randi has added a new class!

Snow Flake Sampler

Class Code: #10696

A simple sampler using snowflakes

Price: US$4.00

Merry Christmas!

2011-12-24T09:43:00.002-05:00

Merry Christmas from http://www.sewpractical.com/. May you all be blessed.

Five Things to Love About Winter

2011-12-22T09:00:00.001-05:00

Welcome to the first day of winter! Many people get depressed this time of the year because all of the color has faded and the air has a gray chill. But winter doesn't have to seem so bleak. Below are the five things we can love about winter.

5. Yes, it's cold out but have you ever noticed how pretty the frost is? It looks like diamonds glistening on the morning lawn. It's even more beautiful when the trees are jacketed with frozen crystals.

4. The kid in us always gets excited when snow flurries start flying.You don't have to have an accumulation of snow to love it.

3. Staying indoors more means there's more time to craft!

2. It is the season that we celebrate the birth of our Saviour and new beginnings with the New Year.

1. Spring is the next season!

Lots of Prices Reduced and Many Items Ship FREE from our Etsy Store

2011-12-16T10:16:00.000-05:00

I've been slashing prices and adding free shipping to many of our Etsy items this morning. We hope you can drop by and take advantage of these awesome deals at http://www.etsy.com/shop/momandpopcraft. Anything purchased today and tomorrow - Dec. 16 and 17, 2011 will be shipped Priority mail Monday Dec. 19, 2011.

More Teacher Packages added to ECC

2011-12-15T12:58:00.000-05:00

I'm pleased to announce that we have added 3 new teacher packages to ECC - Elite, Ultimate and Hot Shot Teacher packages.

Below is a detailed list of all the packages with a price list.

Beginning Teacher - Teach 5 classes for only $3.99 a month.

Advanced Teacher - Teach 10 classes for only $4.99 a month.

Seasoned Teacher - Teach 20 classes for only $5.99 a month.

Pro Teacher - Teach 30 classes for only $7.99 a month.

Elite Teacher - Teach 50 classes for only $9.99 a month.

Ultimate Teacher - Teach 75 classes for only $11.99 a month.

BEST DEAL! Hot Shot Teacher - Teach unlimited classes for only $25.00 a month.

You keep all revenue generated from the sale of your classes. All you pay is the low monthly fee which is automatically deducted from your Paypal account each month.

You may select your teaching package at the following link: http://www.ecraftclasses.com/signup_form.php.

New Listings on Etsy! 15% off will end December 16th!

2011-12-13T09:06:00.000-05:00

You can find our new Christmas table runner and place mat Etsy listings at the very bottom of this page. Many of these new items can ship together at one low price of $4.95. See the listings for more details. Either contact me via Etsy to let me know what you want to purchase and I'll change the shipping prices for you. OR go ahead and purchase then I'll refund any additional shipping fees (less $4.95) back to you. Thanks for peeking!

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ETSY 15% OFF and some FREE SHIPPING!

2011-12-06T08:03:00.000-05:00

For an extremely limited time, I'm offering 15% off all items in our Etsy store. The coupon code is in the description of each item. Shipping is free on many items as well. Hurry before I come to my senses!

http://www.etsy.com/shop/momandpopcraft

2011-12-04T20:23:00.000-05:00

Finally! I finished the "big" order yesterday. Below is a picture of one of the two shower curtains I made. The rest of the order incuded 2 sets of 4 place mats, 2 table runners, 8 toilet tank runners, and 8 valances. Terry will work her magic with the paintbrush when she receives them. I have so many ideas for these and will have them for sale on Etsy soon.

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Red and White Christmas Ornaments

2011-11-28T13:14:00.000-05:00

I just wanted to drop in quickly and show you what I've been working on lately. These ornaments really turned out cute!

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Red and Green Christmas Tree Skirt on Etsy!

2011-11-25T08:59:00.000-05:00

I added this tree skirt to Etsy this morning for $19.99. Thanks for taking a minute to visit.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/87029409/gently-used-red-and-green-homespun-and

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Happy Thanksgiving from Sew Practical

2011-11-24T07:15:00.000-05:00

We hope all of you have a very happy Thanksgiving!