Author: Mary Ellen Stringham
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Home of the Brave – Free Appliqué Pattern
Celebrate home, freedom, and handmade charm with this “Home of the Brave” free appliqué pattern! This design combines classic patriotic colors with playful textures, making it perfect for adding a heartfelt touch to your sewing and quilting projects. The pattern features bold lettering, a sweet little house motif, and decorative accents that come together to…
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Free Easter Appliqué Pattern – “Hop” Bunny Design!
Celebrate spring with this adorable FREE Easter appliqué pattern featuring a sweet bunny tucked inside the word “Hop.” This cheerful design is perfect for adding a handmade touch to your Easter décor and gifts. The playful bunny peeking out from behind an Easter egg adds a fun and whimsical detail that’s perfect for the season.…
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I’ve Turned Into My Mother — One Tiny Piece at a Time
My mother loved little things. If it was miniature, she adored it. Tiny teacups. Small boxes. Delicate trinkets. But most of all, she loved small pieces of fabric — the kind most people would sweep off the table and toss away without a second thought. My siblings and I grew up surrounded by those little…
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Patchwork Baby Quilt Pattern-It’s Free
Looking for a quick, colorful project that’s perfect for gifting? This Free Baby Quilt Pattern is a cheerful, beginner-friendly design made to showcase fun novelty prints and bold colors. Whether you’re sewing for a new baby, making a charity quilt, or simply wanting a weekend project, this pattern comes together beautifully with simple squares and…
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Made from Scratch Marble Cake: Again
When I was growing up, my mother made a cake every single Sunday. It didn’t matter how busy the week had been—Sunday meant dessert, and dessert meant cake. As my sister and I got older, we were invited into the tradition. First we helped, then eventually we took turns making the Sunday cake ourselves. When…