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 I used the Easy Tea Bag Holder embroidery file Easy Tea Bag Holder embroidery file from " Machine Embroidery by Juju " - she always has great sales! When you purchase the file, it also provides printable directions.  What you will need: Embroidery file from Juju- here fabric 4 pieces 7" x 9" needle and thread for slip stitch stabilizer snap fasteners ribbon iron on fusible webbing  tape bone folder  bone folder  Other Links: Mug Rugs Tea Bag holder Teatime Gift Set Tea-riffic greeting card   Information Shop Contact Me Link tree   Categories Fabrics Kits Scraps View All   Contact Me Texas Google Form WhatsApp   Follow Me Facebook Twitter Instagram Link Tree Pinterest TikTok Snapchat Spoonflower YouTube Things I sell Blog disclosure " here ". I enjoy sharing my love of stamping, teaching and genealogy with you.  If you use an idea, you have seen here on my site, please spread the love and refer to where you have seen it on my blog....

I am so excited about completing a new scrapbook page. I can't wait to share it with everyone! My aunt gave me Stampin’ Up material to play with, and it made my creative engines go to work. Materials that I used were Sunshine Wishes Dies by Stampin’ Up, So Detailed Thinlits Dies by Stampin’ Up, Sunshine Saying Stamps by Stampin’ Up, Baby Bear Stamps by Stampin’ Up, Stampin’ Up colorful paper, and Classic Stamping Pads. Of course, I also used my handy-dandy scissors and glue.  (Click picture above to watch short 1 minute video) All content, including text, photographs, and design are © Stefanie Seaver, unless otherwise posted. Content posted on this site is for personal use and should not be copied or published without written permission. Links: Baby Lovey i Spy Quilt

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Saw a beautiful emerald green moth, by my front door today, likely from the Geometridae family. The beautiful leaf-green color and delicate white lines across the wings are characteristic of emerald moths. 🌿 What does it mean spiritually? There is no scientific evidence that moths carry specific messages, but many cultures and personal belief systems associate green moths with: 🌱 Growth and renewal — Green is often linked to new beginnings and personal development. 🦋 Transformation — Like all moths and butterflies, they symbolize change and life transitions. 💚 Healing and balance — The color green is frequently connected with emotional healing and harmony. 🌙 Trusting your path — Moths navigate by light, leading some people to see them as reminders to follow inner guidance. ✨ Given my recent thoughts about pursuing counseling, personal growth, creativity, and building a future that blends teaching, art, and helping others, many people would interpret seeing a green moth...

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=xPYeBv5R6qk   Oma Hilde and my cousin Sandra use to sing this song. I always thought of it as a funny song, never learned all the lyrics.  Links: Strickliesel

  I spent June 13th wrapped in the cozy hum of sewing machines at the Dash of Southern Charm quilt shop. Jeanne and Leslie , our instructors, guided us with such patience and kindness — the kind of teachers who make you feel capable even when you’re learning something new. My mother and my friend Anette joined me, which made the day feel like a little pocket of shared creativity. We didn’t finish the full project, but that didn’t take away from the joy of the experience. Sometimes the best part of a class is simply being present, stitching alongside people you love, and letting the process be enough. 🌟 Four Things I Learned Clean the bobbin area — A quick clean every time you change the bobbin keeps everything running smoothly. Match your thread weights — Using the same thread weight in both the spool and bobbin makes a noticeable difference. Choose better rulers — Accurate measuring tools really do make the work easier and more precise. Keep learning from others — No matter ...

  How creating gives you room to breathe, choose, and become Art gives you freedom in a way few things do. Not the loud, dramatic kind of freedom that demands attention — but the soft, steady kind that lets you return to yourself. When you sit down with paper, color, texture, or shape, something inside you loosens. The world gets quieter. Your inner voice gets clearer. And suddenly, you have space again. Freedom in art isn’t about skill or perfection. It’s about permission. Permission to explore. Permission to feel. Permission to choose your own way forward. 🌼 Freedom to Make Without Explaining In art, you don’t have to justify anything. You don’t have to make sense. You don’t have to translate your inner world into tidy sentences. A single mark can hold a whole moment. A color can say what words can’t. A shape can carry a truth you’re not ready to speak aloud. This is the freedom of expression without explanation — a rare gift in a world that constantly asks for clarity. 🌱 Freed...

🚗 Road Trip from Texas to Illinois —  With a Quilt‑Lover’s Twist There’s something magical about packing up the car, grabbing your favorite snacks, and watching the Texas horizon stretch into a brand‑new landscape. This summer, we’re heading north—Texas to Illinois—with a detour that every quilter, maker, and small‑town explorer will adore. Whether you’re chasing fabric finds, roadside Americana, or just the joy of open‑sky driving, this two‑day route is full of gems. Day 1: Texas ➜ Hamilton, Missouri https://thenotsodramaticlife.com/know-before-you-go-an-exciting-visit-to-missouri-star-quilt-company/ Approx. 10–12 hours depending on your starting point. Hamilton , home of the famous Missouri Star Quilt Company . Fun Stops Along the Way Wonders of Wildlife National Museum & Aquarium — One of the nation’s top aquariums  Visit | Wonders of Wildlife National Museum & Aquarium WOW-Campus-Map.pdf Must-See in Hamilton 🚗 Day 1: Texas ➜ Hamilton, Missouri Approx. 10–12 h...