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Quilting and the Great Depression
The Great Depression was an era that created quite a challenge for women who desired to quilt. Not only was money very tight in households, but there were limited supplies nationwide. Women had to turn to creativity and resourcefulness in order to create beautiful quilts. Some popular quilts of today were actually born from The Great Depression.
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Make a Quilt for a Child Who Needs You
For children, hospitals can be a scary and unfamiliar place. Add to that the stress caused by having to undergo numerous treatments and procedures, and the hospital environment can That's why Downy, in partnership with Quilts for Kids, Inc. created Downy Touch of Comfort, a program that delivers quilts to hospitalized children nationwide, bringing them each a small, but meaningful, "touch of comfort."Read More To Find Out How to Help

Sewing on a Budget

When people find out that I sew many of my own clothes, and clothes for my girls, they usually ask if it really saves you any money. I admit that I did not start sewing to save money. I started sewing our clothes because it was becoming very difficult to find affordable, nice looking, and modest clothing for my daughters and myself.Read Article

Frugal and Fun Baby Gifts To Make
Another baby shower? If you encounter a lot of these it can really add up. Baby gifts can run from $10 to $100's of dollars depending on how much you want to spend. Then there is also the time commitment you make going out to the store and picking something up. Although making something also takes time, think about finding something you can make in bulk and then keep them until that next little pink and blue and invitation hits your mailbox. It's fun to make them and easy to use them up! Read Article

Print Out Your Own FREE Sewing Patterns
Home sewers love to save money but also want patterns with style. It doesn't hurt to have a source that can explain sewing techniques either to help get through a project. Read on to find a site that offers both! Read Article

T-Shirt Quilts--Preserve Your Memories
Shirts from concerts, schools, or athletic events can all be combined to create a special trip down memory lane in the form of a unique quilt. Add t-shirts with cartoon characters, favorite sayings or those with some special meaning and you'll surely end up with a future family heirloom.Read Article

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