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Recipe: Vegetarian Tortilla Soup

Lex — Sun, 19 May 2013 22:20:41 +0000

This is a tasty soup that is similar to chili but lighter. Perfect for summer? Absolutely.

I call it tortilla soup, though I don’t usually put tortillas in it, because I don’t like soggy tortilla bits in my soup. The recipe started out as a legit tortilla soup, so I still call it that.

How To Sew A Peekaboo Tulle Skirt – Sewing Tutorial

Lex — Fri, 17 May 2013 23:38:00 +0000

This is a step by step tutorial for a ruffled tulle skirt with an fun printed underlayer that “peeks” out. This skirt would be perfect for Prom or any other formal event.

And while it will probably take you a few hours to make, the materials are very inexpensive. If you’re on a budget,

New Vintage Style Apron Pattern, plus a freebie!

Lex — Wed, 15 May 2013 17:35:18 +0000

I am happy to share the newest WhatTheCraft Pattern has arrived in the shop! It’s a vintage style apron with lots of retro flair- a flouncy twirly circle skirt, sweetheart bust, ruffled hem, and adjustable neck and waist ties!

And to compliment the apron, I’ve also released a free pattern

How to Gather Fabric With a Sewing Machine (Method 2) – Sewing Tutorial

Lex — Thu, 09 May 2013 22:35:55 +0000

This is Part 3 of my 7 Ways To Gather Fabric series! This time I’ll show you the “Cheater Method” of gathering fabric with a sewing machine.

Don’t forget to subscribe to my YouTube channel! There are a ton more tutorials on the way.

This tutorial was filmed

Another Garden Update

Lex — Thu, 09 May 2013 00:24:50 +0000

It jumped to hot weather here so fast, my little winter sown containers are growing fast! Usually you’d start taking the tops off during the day and replacing them at night when it got fairly cool, but it’s been so warm that it’s barely even dipped into the 40s at night which means replacing the

How to Gather Fabric With a Sewing Machine – Sewing Tutorial

Lex — Wed, 01 May 2013 16:57:28 +0000

This is Part 2 of my 7 Ways To Gather Fabric series! This time I’ll show you the traditional way of gathering fabric with a sewing machine.

Don’t forget to subscribe to my YouTube channel! There are a ton more tutorials on the way.

This tutorial was filmed

How To Build A Raised Bed With Concrete Blocks

Lex — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 23:08:16 +0000

I built my first raised bed from concrete blocks (aka cinder blocks) a few years ago, though my garden wasn’t too successful because our yard had become much shadier. But now that we moved, I have a big empty yard that gets lots of sun!

You might be wondering about the blocks, since chances are

How To Gather Fabric By Hand – Sewing Tutorial

Lex — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 17:31:15 +0000

This is part 1 of a seven part series that will show you damn near every possible way to gather fabric. Yeah, I said seven.

Why so many, you ask.

Isn’t one good enough?

Different fabrics will be better suited to different methods of gathered, so that’s why. Now quit questioning my authority!

Hold on

Garden Update – Winter Sowing Progress

Lex — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 01:19:03 +0000

After weeks of almost non-stop rain and even some snow (EW!), I think it’s finally really spring! It was 65 degrees today, and I took advantage of the nice weather by finishing up the first raised bed for my vegetable garden. (More on that in a few days.)

I thought I’d post my progress with

How to Sew Fabric Bows – DIY Fashion Tutorial Video

Lex — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 01:45:18 +0000

This is a quick and easy step by step tutorial for how to sew a fabric bow. You can turn your bow into a clip / barrette for your hair or a pin / brooch for clothing, bags, etc.

Don’t forget to subscribe to my YouTube channel! There are lots more tutorials on the way.