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La Todera’s Very First Pattern- the Kafflower

La Todera’s Very First Pattern- the Kafflower
Confession- I have a long standing mad crush on the artist Kaffe Fassett.   He has more artistic flair per cell than any other human, as f...

The Bestest Sewing Template Material -from the Dollar Tree!

The Bestest Sewing Template Material -from the Dollar Tree!
I love me a good dollar store. How bout you?  A few years back, I was looking for a cheap template material for making patterns.  I did find ...

The Must-Know Knot for Craft Sewing

The Must-Know Knot for Craft Sewing
Ever tie anything into a double knot?  I lot of times, by the time you get to the second step of that knot, the first part has loosened.  Ab-so-lut...

DIY Pincushion Projects for Everyone!

DIY Pincushion Projects for Everyone!
One of the most satisfying sewing craft projects I can think of are pincushions.  Quick to make, functional, decorative, and great for gift giving!...

All About Craft Sewing's Best Kept Secret!

All About Craft Sewing's Best Kept Secret!
I've got a secret weapon that is a pretty big deal.  I go on and on about in my craft sewing tutorials. Did you catch it??

Free Pattern! Sweet Sakura Fabric Flower Pattern

Free Fabric Flower Sewing Tutorial, PDF Fabric Cherry Blossom
Free Pattern! Sweet Sakura Fabric Flower Pattern

World Angels Christmas Ornaments- Celebrate Diversity!!

World Angels Christmas Ornaments- Celebrate Diversity!!
Oh my gosh. YOU GUYS!  The response to the newest pattern- World Angels Christmas Ornaments has been off-the-charts amazing!! My heart is so full. ...

Free! Full Moon Fabric Fan Medallions Pattern

Free sewing tutorial by La Todera- DIY fabric party decorations
Quickly make 3 sizes of sturdy fabric fan medallions to hang on the ceiling and or walls.  Perfect for holiday decorations, party decorations, kids’ rooms, baby rooms, or even just to decorate your sewing room? 

Free Pattern! Bling Balls Fabric Christmas Ornaments

Free Christmas Ornament PDF tutorial by La Todera
Crafting for the holidays- it’s a compulsory thing for makers!  That unmistakable urge to lovingly craft gifts with your own two hands- the itch st...

Big Stitch Quilting- It's a (Beautiful) Thing

Big Stitch Quilting Julie Creus of La Todera
Big stitch quilting on my quilt of the moment...   Big stitch quilting is a thing!  I'm a little slow to catch on.  And I don't mean just becau...

Press Alert- Plumeria Potholder Pattern!

Press Alert- Plumeria Potholder Pattern!
Plumeria potholders- too pretty to hide in a drawer! Buy Plumeria Potholder Pattern Now Press alert! Press alert! The Quilting Digest featured the...

I Heart Strange Flowers!

Strange Flowers La Todera
Good afternoon!   Wow, it's so hard to concentrate on such a sunny, mellow day here in Orlando!  Going to keep this short as I have a whole lot of ...