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Pattern in Action: Simplicity 4055
Halloween this year was really fun! Some of us in the library dressed up and we saw a lot of charming costumes walk through our doors all day long. My favorite was Baby Willie Nelson (*grin*). I...
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Good Things Come To Those Who Wait
All good things in good time. And sometimes, DIY projects take FOREVER. Such is the case with my (still unfinished) DIY bathmat. You’ll remember I’m using an online tutorial from Sisters of the Wild...
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Raggedy (Mary) Ann
While I was spring cleaning, I separated out a significant amount of fabric that was suitable for rag rugs. I have been meaning to make these darn things for, oh… too long. I knew this would be a...
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Astrology Report
Whew! My technology librarian life has been a tad over-busy outside of School of Moxie for a couple weeks and counting. This past weekend, however, I made a point to work in my sewing studio! I got...
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Bathtub Christmas Miracle
I know, it’s been a little quiet on the Moxie blog… I attempted to refresh my master bathtub over the Thanksgiving weekend. And then I chose to re-do it. All of it. I also managed to get the real...
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Maw & Mo Sew Along: Invisible Zipper
This is it… this is the final post for the Maw & Mo Sew Along! After today’s post, it’s time to wear a new dress. Hearts & happiness! See the previous installments: part 1, part 2, part 3,...
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Pattern in Action: Colette Sorbetto Top
I love easy patterns and I love them even more when they’re free! Such is the case with Colette Patterns Sorbetto Top, which you can download for free here. I picked up this whimsical cotton print...
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Totally Biased
I am totally biased… in favor of custom made bias tape! Seriously, Moxie Peeps, once you start making your own bias tape, the stuff in the package at the store just sucks. I started by purchasing a...
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Cosmo Bag Sew Along: Step #9
Alright, Moxie Peeps… let’s get a bottom on this bag and put some stuff in it! There’s one important thing to note in this step of our sew along: I made a mistake when I attached the fusible fleece....
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Cosmo Bag Sew Along: Step #10
Time for us to make the inside of the Cosmo Bag! The first thing we have to do is Step #10, which is to make the pockets for the inside lining. In Step #11 we will make the entire bag lining, which...
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Cosmo Bag Sew Along: Step #12
Ok, so I got ahead of myself in my last post… in Step #12, we’re making the little button hole tab and we’ll attach it to our lining *before* we attach the lining to the bag exterior. This way, our...
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Cosmo Bag Sew Along: Step #14
It’s heeeeerrrrrreee!!! The end of the Cosmo Bag Sew Along… dun dun duuuun. I’m kind of wiping my brow at this point, this bag has a lot of steps in it. Now we have a gorgeous bag with big pockets...
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