DIY Tutorial: When the Heat is Overwhelming

I have been loving this summer.

There has been plenty of sun and rain.

My daughter and I have been busy swimming, playing with our cat and dogs and walking back into the woods chasing butterflies and rabbits.

But the what we enjoy the most are those indoor activities; solving puzzles, cooking, painting or any other kind of art. This weekend we did rosettes that we will use to decorate our clothing and house.

We cut rectangles, 15” by 3"strips

Now her tigers are being spoiled!

Will be back with another activity soon!

~ Gabby ~

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Made by a Fabricista: Summer Sweater Knit

Hello Sewing Friends! I hope all of you are safe, healthy, and feeling good about life in general. These are crazy times we are living in!
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I always seem to have my eyes closed in at least one photo!
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I have been heartbroken but the only thing I can appeal to others is to stay safe and wear your mask. I am blessed so far to have no immediate family member affected by this pandemic. It has been a tough year for most of us but I am pretty sure that this too shall pass.
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