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Hello sew-friends! Today, I'm very pleased to share that my annual printable calendar is back for 2023. I think we can all agree that one of the best things about the start of the new year, is getting to start a fresh calendar. Possibilities are endless and everything feels packed with fresh potential. I’ve been making a version of this free printable calendar for a number of years now (maybe over ten years now!?!). This year, I had fun playing around with some new fonts. The decorative font I used is called Acier Bat. (If you have Adobe CC and...

While cleaning a closet in 2011, our founder Nancy Zieman ran across a copy of Life’s Little Instruction Book by H. Jackson Brown, Jr. (Published ’91). Needing a break from the cleaning task, Nancy read the little book cover to cover. The helpful hints caused Nancy to pause at one of her favorite tips, #368—Remember no one makes it alone.Have a grateful heart and be quick to acknowledge those who help you out. Reading the book gave Nancy the idea to create the following list of 50 Tips for Sewing and Quilting Enthusiasts.   50 Tips to Sew Smart &...

(Jeff Abbott is a regular contributor at The Pen Addict. You can find more from Jeff online at Draft Evolution and Twitter.)Notepads are a stationery category that I don't think has enough representation. They're a great format compared to a spiral or side-bound notebook. The binding at the top combined with removable pages and a sturdy back cover are what make notepads so great. There are several different options, and it's pretty easy to find a good product that fits your needs and budget. But what about notepad holders or cases? There are even fewer options in this category. The...

  1. Handy Laundry Handy Laundry Clothespin Bag – 11″ x 15″ – Holds 100 Medium-Sized Clothes Pins, Durable Canvas Material, Hook for Hanging and Effortlessly Sliding on The Clothesline with an Extra-Large Opening. Made of longlasting canvas or waterrepellent material in a beautiful tartan pattern The swivel hook makes it super convenient for hanging and effortlessly sliding on the clothesline Washable clothespin bag with a large opening for easy access holds 100 mediumsized clothespins Reinforced stitching around the clothespin bag opening provides extra durability This multipurpose lightweight bag can be used indoors and outdoors to help eliminate clutter  ...

Hanukkah 2022 was all sorts of epic. We got the King of England dancing the hora, the first presidential menorah, the first good Hallmark Hanukkah movie and Adam Lambert singing the Hanukkah prayers on British TV. In a year when antisemitism is on the rise, it felt like more celebrities than ever were talking, singing and posting about their Hanukkah experiences and celebrations. Here’s how our favorite Jewish celebrities celebrated Hanukkah this year — or at least, here’s whatever they shared about it on social media. Beau Biden Jr. The Jewish grandson of President Joe Biden wore Hanukkah pajamas while...