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Ship Pattern

Flying Geese

Sew two lines down the center. Cut in half, then add another 2 5/8“Square to the bottom - sew two center lines and cut in half again = 4 flying geese that are approximately 1.5“x 3“ My design collection “ here ” TikTok video Four at a time: Link “ here ”. 

Christmas Tree Mug Rug

Snowball Block Directions Found this pattern from The Crafty Quilter; “ here ”. Told my daughter Michelle I would make one with her- so that I could show her the different ways to add a backing.  The mug rug includes a snowball block and flying geese.  Links: Christmas Mug Rugs Four ways to close a mug rug

Christmas Mug Rug Patterns

     Christmas Tree Mug Rug Pattern resources and links: http://threadbarecreations.blogspot.com/2015/10/free-pattern-christmas-mug-rugs.html?m=1 https://www.createwithclaudia.com/2021/09/easy-nine-patch-mug-rug-pattern/ https://crazylittleprojects.com/mug-rug-pattern-tutorial/ https://thecraftyquilter.com/2012/12/3-more-mug-rugs-and-a-pattern-correction/ Snowball quilt block- great beginner block https://seamwhisperer.com/mug-rug-without-binding/ https://www.agfblog.com/2021/11/mug-rug-sewing-tutorial-.html https://www.polkadotchair.com/cozy-cup-mug-rug-pattern/ How to close a mug rug

Happy Thanksgiving!

Etsy Store

Dressmaker Sewing Machine

I have an old Dressmaker 290A FE77042 (Similar Dressmaker 205) sewing machine that I need to bring back to life. I noticed that the bobbin holder is missing and now I am on the search for a new one.  While looking up the Dressmaker sewing machine I found a list &  history  of the machine “ here ”. It originates from Japan along with the Singer. I also found the sewing machine manual “ here ”. I found a parts store in the United Kingdom “ here ”. While browsing online I saw one advertisement for over $500.00 Bobbin Case Replacement for Dressmaker 300 Sewing Machine - Compatible with Singer #421326 Parts store  in England: The bobbin holders are missing. Does anyone have helpful information for me on how to get this running again? Love the idea of having a metal machine.  Links: Parts store

Eight point star

Free PDF pattern “ here ”, or blog pattern “ here ”.  Activity: Quilt Star Sew Along

Un-Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

My daughter Kirstin loves when I make this for her.  Prep: 20 minutes, cook time: 35-40 min., Ready in: 1 hour. Serves 8 Ingredients: 2 lbs. ground beef 1 onion (or ground onion) 32 is. Beef broth 1 small head cabbage 2 cans diced tomatoes  1 (8oz) can tomato sauce 2 cloves garlic, minced (or garlic salt) 2 tsp. Himalayan salt 1 tsp. Ground black pepper 2 chopped carrots 1 beef bullion (optional) 1. Chop up onion and sauté in butter or olive oil. If you don’t like onions use onion powder. (Some people do not like the texture of onions). 2. Add ground beef, cook until browned and crumbly. 3. Salt and pepper for flavor. We like to use Himalayan salt and drain fat when browned. 4. Add cabbage, tomatoes, carrot, tomato sauce, beef broth, garlic, salt, and pepper and bring to a boil. Cover pot, reduce heat, and simmer until cabbage is tender, approximately 30 minutes. " Here " are more of my delicious recipes.

Coffee Filter Craft Ideas

DID YOU KNOW THIS? Coffee filters .... Who knew! And you can buy 1,000 at the Dollar Tree for almost nothing even the large ones. 1. Cover bowls or dishes when cooking in the microwave. Coffee filters make excellent covers. 2. Clean windows, mirrors, and chrome... Coffee filters are lint-free so they'll leave windows sparkling. 3. Protect China by separating your good dishes with a coffee filter between each dish. 4. Filter broken cork from wine. If you break the cork when opening a wine bottle, filter the wine through a coffee filter. 5. Protect a cast-iron skillet. Place a coffee filter in the skillet to absorb moisture and prevent rust. 6. Apply shoe polish. Ball up a lint-free coffee filter. 7. Recycle frying oil. After frying, strain oil through a sieve lined with a coffee filter. 8. Weigh chopped foods. Place chopped ingredients in a coffee filter on a kitchen scale. 9. Hold tacos. Coffee filters make convenient wrappers for messy foods. 10. Stop the soil from leaking out of...

Check out my for sale page!

  Big companies won't notice your purchase over the next couple months. But small businesses will, and it might even change their life. #shopsmall  #simplystefaniestuff My online shop has a bit of everything for everyone, look around and find yourself some treasure. Pictures show only a tiny fraction of what is available - personalization available on certain items by request is also an option. Please share your experience shopping by leaving a REVIEW, LIKE & SHARE in the comments section below or on  Twitter  /  Instagram  /  Spoonflower  /  Facebook page . I also like to take this opportunity to say how much I really appreciate all of your support in shopping small businesses! Thank you! Stefanie Seaver (Simply Stefanie Arts & Crafts) more tops " here " Buy ready-made cards " here " Styles / print available " here " Fabric Scraps & more " here " Soap “ here ” Shop by color theme: YELLOW Blankets Beagle Print Craft Supplies Fabr...

Duranta (Cuban Gold)

    Visiting my local grocery retailer HEB, I decided to stop at the gardening center and came upon a nice green plant. I was looking for a low laying plant that might look good in my hanging planter - my previous plant did not survive my two weeks away from home and now needed something to replace it. Something lively! Duranta (Cuban Gold) is a foliage which can handle full sun and is grown in Texas. It should be able to handle the Texas heat for sure, right?   The plant is known to be low maintenance, drought-tolerant, a tropical shrub with bright golden foliage and lavender-blue flowers. It's supposedly extremely heat and humidity tolerant.  Directions: Water - needs regular watering to get established. Height - 2-3 ' H x 2-3' W Temperature - Cold Hardiness to 32 degrees Fahrenheit Location - Pot friendly

Rosemary Herb

Sage

Herbs in Soap

  Herbs can be  infused  into oils. Use a small crock pot, add olive oil, the herbs and cook for two hours. Then cool and strain the oil. You can then use the infused oil in your soap making recipe. The infused oil can be 20% or more of your total olive oil. So, if your total olive oil is 500 g, use at least 100 g of the infused oil and 400 regular olive oil.  Other plants that can also be infused are rosemary, hibiscus.   If using the tea method - it can possibly turn the soap brown later, but if looking for a certain appearance go ahead.  Links: Soap Calculator Soap oil My Wish List

Blood types

I find this chart interesting because one of my daughters are O- and the other daughter is A-. I thought it was weird that I being A+ had two negative blood typed daughters. Everyone has an RH factor? Yes, just like a blood type everyone also has either a positive or negative RH factor.    Learning about blood types is pretty interesting. It’s definitely an area I would like to explore more in the future.  Links: Are Blood Types Genetic? https://www.rhogam.com Importance of RH factors TikTok blood types

Math T-shirts

Thought my ruler earrings went perfect with this shirt.     Made some new shirts for me and the team.  Learn more about me „ here “. Links: Vinyl T-shirt Orders