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3 crafty tips my grandma taught me

When I was little, I got to spend a lot of time with Nanny, my grandma. Most of our time was spent in the kitchen, where she taught me things like, "always use your finger to scrape out all of the...

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make the switch

In less than two weeks, Google Reader will officially be gone. If you haven't made the switch already, will you take a moment to change over to a new method of following Wild Olive? Up in my blog...

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printable: burger memory game

Are you ready to flip some burgers and play a game? These printable burger patties have different grill marks and toppings, and when you print two sets, you have a memory game! You can even print...

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charm collecting

The other day I treated myself to some charm packs. My first. And now I know that they won't be my last. Even if I never make anything out of the, these little squares of fabric are simply...

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wrapped up with flossy

Missy Kulik has mind reading abilities. That's the only way I can explain the fact that she emailed me about Flossy on the same day I was looking at Flossy and thinking that for ages I've wanted...

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pattern: on the grill

We have a little joke around here. When we're not sure what to make for dinner, my dad always says "I can grill!" He means it to be helpful, but if we don't have grill-able food around, my mom and...

Jun 11, 2013 Like 9 people like this

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seeing summer stitching club progress

Last Monday, the first pattern for the Summer Stitching Club was sent, and the second will be sent out today. What's so fun to see is the progress people have been making already, and the fun we're...

Jun 10, 2013 Like 2 people like this

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spend some time @ family chic

Two weeks ago I suggested that over the weekend, you spend some time exploring the My Poppet blog, and I thought I might make it into a little bi-weekly series! I know that it's easy for me to...

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spend some time at my poppet

Do you have plans for this weekend? If you didn't before, you do now. I'd like to encourage you to take a leisurely look at the blog My Poppet. Cinti has some really great ideas for cute, colorful...

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mollie makes feathered friends giveaway

Big news, friends! A new book comes out today...one that I've been waiting on for nearly a year. Why? Because it's the newest Mollie Makes book from Collins & Brown! Mollie Makes Feathered Friends...

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project: hexagon lemonade coaster

June is here and it's hot outside and all you want is a nice cold pitcher of lemonade. Or not. In the Chicago area, it's still rather cool. Nice, but cool. And the only way you're longing for a...

Jun 5, 2013 Like 33 people like this

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today: this girl is behind

Today, this girl is thinking about a special project that these scraps will be perfect for (when I find the time). Today, this girl is making something out of felt hexagons (for a post that I...

Jun 3, 2013 Like 8 people like this

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register for the 2013 summer stitching club

Whether you're traveling, hanging out at the beach or poolside, taking in a ball game, or sipping some iced tea between activities, this summer, take some time to do some relaxing embroidery! The...

Jun 3, 2013 Like 13 people like this

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summer stitching club starts soon

Just a quick reminder that the Summer Stitching Club starts on Monday. Yay! I'm super duper excited. You can tell because I said "super duper" and I don't usually use strong language like that....

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project: luna the felt parakeet

Today you'll find me over on Yellow Bird, Yellow Beard, sharing a tutorial for making a felt version of Janee's budgey, Luna! Go check it out!

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calendar: june is for grilling

Tomorrow is June, and that's when I feel like summer starts. It doesn't matter that the weather has been warm (and then cold and then warm again), or that many people have finished school already,...

May 31, 2013 Like 2 people like this

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project: fabric berry basket

A few years ago I saw this amazing tutorial from Sarah Hearts. She made a little basket out of a paper plate and washi tape, and I love that with something so simple you can construct something so...

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build: a community, a business, a blog.

Last week I shared a review of the book When Talent Isn't Enough, which looks what goes into a creative business, and I heard from a lot of you who are looking to make your blog, shop, or even a...

May 27, 2013 Like 17 people like this

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printable: may journal cards

Two-thirds of the way through May? I can hardly believe it. I feel a little late with journaling cards to accompany this month, but then, there's still some of May left to document, and that's a...

May 22, 2013 Like 16 people like this

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things will be made

For a while now, I've felt like I'm in these cycles of made a bunch of stuff all at once, make nothing, and then back to making again. I don't mind it, but it has made for some strange blog...

May 21, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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book review: when talent isn't enough

When I went to college to learn graphic design, I was excited about the opportunity to do creative things. Sure, there's important guidelines to follow when having things printed and estimating the...

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on the loss of kathreen

Yesterday's tragic news about Kathreen of Whip Up, and her partner, has not left my mind since I read about it. Having had the privilege of welcoming Kathreen as a guest here on Wild Olive and to...

May 18, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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printable: floss bobbin thread organizer

Over the years, I've crafted many ways to store and organize embroidery floss. Sometimes I think that I like the process of making these even more than using them. Now, I'm not going to make some...

May 15, 2013 Like 29 people like this

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project: stitched hexagon fiber art

Being a collector is a dangerous business. You can accumulate so much stuff so fast. It's just as dangerous if you're a collector and a crafter, because you can lull yourself into thinking that the...

May 13, 2013 Like 4 people like this

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review: sew pretty t-shirt dresses

Today I have the pleasure of being part of the blog tour for Sew Pretty T-Shirt Dresses! Sixth & Spring books sent me a copy to look over and try out and tell you about. Because I don't have kids,...

May 11, 2013 Like 4 people like this

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getting ready for summer stitching

I've been working on a little something for this summer. Actually it's a group of little somethings that will come together in a bigger something. I've been having a hard time keeping a secret, and...

May 9, 2013 Like 9 people like this

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project: simple embroidered mug rug with real quilt binding

Earlier this year I made my first real quilt. Sort of. I still have a hard time thinking of it as a real quilt because I made it the cheater way without a binding. It has been bugging me that I...

May 8, 2013 Like 14 people like this

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pattern: lily of the valley

Vintage embroidery patterns will always have a charm that just can't be compared with new patterns. I love the work of Sublime Stitching, Follow the White Bunny and many others, but vintage has...

May 6, 2013 Like 12 people like this

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giveaway: knit simplicity

If you haven't already figured this out, I love handmade. Typically I aim for making things myself, but buying handmade has become part of what I do more and more. Life is busy, and we can't all be...

May 3, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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3 crafty tips my grandma taught me

make the switch

printable: burger memory game

charm collecting

wrapped up with flossy

pattern: on the grill

seeing summer stitching club progress

spend some time @ family chic

spend some time at my poppet

mollie makes feathered friends giveaway

project: hexagon lemonade coaster

today: this girl is behind

register for the 2013 summer stitching club

summer stitching club starts soon

project: luna the felt parakeet

calendar: june is for grilling

project: fabric berry basket

build: a community, a business, a blog.

printable: may journal cards

things will be made

book review: when talent isn't enough

on the loss of kathreen

printable: floss bobbin thread organizer

project: stitched hexagon fiber art

review: sew pretty t-shirt dresses

getting ready for summer stitching

project: simple embroidered mug rug with real quilt binding

pattern: lily of the valley

giveaway: knit simplicity

project and review: embroidered canvas photo wraps

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