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How to Host a 1776-Style Fourth of July Picnic
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Why Brother Sewing Machines Are My Favorite for Teaching Kids to Sew
Teaching kids to sew is one of the deepest joys of my creative life — and picking the right... VIEW POST
Why I Created a Sewing Vocabulary Guide
After more than 30 years of teaching sewing, you would think nothing could surprise me anymore. But one afternoon,... VIEW POST
Why America’s 250th Anniversary Is a Big Deal for Kids (and How Families Can Make It Meaningfully)
In just a short time, America will reach a milestone that only comes once in a lifetime: the 250th... VIEW POST
Movie End of the Year Party: Lights, Camera, Stitch
Our end-of-year party was a REEL hit! With sew much creativity on display, the event was stitched together beautifully... VIEW POST
Swift Stitches: A Taylor Swift-Inspired End-of-Year Sewing Party
We celebrated the end of the year with a Taylor Swift-themed sewing party filled with lively games/competitions, delicious treats,... VIEW POST
Swiftie Sewing Camp
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