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2022 BMW 128ti Is a Europe-Only VW GTI Rival

Contrary to the expectations of some traditionalists, the world didn’t suddenly end when BMW quietly introduced front-wheel-drive models a few years ago. The X1, X2, and 2-series Gran Coupe all

Automobile

2022 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500

Overview Think of the 2022 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 kind of like a rolling theme park. Its monstrous 760-hp supercharged V-8 launches the coupe with

Automobile

2022 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat

Overview The 2022 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat, which comes standard with 717 horsepower, is one helluva family sedan. Not only are its big back seat

Automobile

2023 Ford Ranger

Overview Ford’s mid-size Ranger pickup truck will be redesigned for the 2023 model year. It adopts bolder front-end styling inspired by the larger F-150. While Ford has said

Automobile

2022 Rolls-Royce Phantom

Overview It’s about the size of a tiny house and 10 times as expensive, but the 2022 Rolls-Royce Phantom justifies its price tag with the most luxurious

Craft

MAKE TO WEAR: FELT CAMEO PORTRAIT BROOCH

A few short moons ago I had this idea floating around in my noggin, of making cute, cartoony little cameo portrait brooches, without the formality

Craft

FELT CRAFT: HOW TO MAKE A FELT ROSE

Late last year I sent my daughter on a reconnaissance mission to find out which storybook character her teacher loved when she was a little

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HOW TO TRANSFER EMBROIDERY PATTERNS ONTO DARK FABRIC

There are many ways to transfer embroidery patterns onto fabrics. Usually, if I’m working with a light-colored fabric that is fairly thin, I can trace

Craft

EASTER CRAFT: MINI BUNNY DOLL

It’s the time of year where bunnies are popping up everywhere, and it’s understandable because they are just so dang cute! Today I’m showing you

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GRANNY SQUARE NEEDLE BOOK

While cleaning up my craft room recently I stumbled upon a bag of small crochet granny squares. I can’t remember where I acquired them. Maybe