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A free tutorial from Christina of A Few Scraps creates this pretty bird applique for a skirt easily and without frustration with a technique that makes applique easier.  This is a free tutorial that shows you how to use a dryer sheet when creating your applique fabric shapes.  Simple. Once you see how this tutorial you will be bitten by the applique bug! Use this method to add any shape you want to customize bags, garments, accessories, and more.  Easy and very cost effective

This weekend I decided it was time to get on with some more of my PhD work, and officially there is only one left out of my list of six,  the pink net petticoat.  However, on top of that I have added two more projects to my sewing pile.  One is the linen waistcoat I have made to decorate with heirloom embroidery, the other is a top to go with my satin pajama bottoms. Back in March I finally replaced my old pyjama bottoms by reverse-engineering the original pants, as one of my