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Today's challenge is to Repair Your Clothes. It saves you money and saves the environment to repair what you have vs buying new things! You can even make items prettier!

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F E A T U R E S

What is Straight of Grain, Bias Grain etc?
Judie Bellingham, BellaOnline's Quilting Editor
In patchwork and quilting one often comes across terms such as Straight of Grain, Bias Grain, Warp, Weft, Straight edge, Bias edge. Misunderstanding the definition can lead to all manner of problems, least of all stretching of the quilt block. Here's a simple explanation on these terms.

Summer Activities for Students
Susan D. Bates, BellaOnline's Colleges Editor
Summer is an important time for college students. While spending some time over the summer relaxing can help to rejuvenate you, it is also important to spend some of your time off in ways that will be beneficial to your future.

W H A T ' S N E W

Into That Forest - a book Review
Into That Forest is a wonderfully written novel about two little girls, two Tasmanian Devils and how they survive in the Tasmanian wilderness in the 1800's. Could this be a true story?

Sweat Like a Pig
Have you ever heard anyone say that he is sweating like a pig? What goes through your mind when you hear this said? Do you picture Porky Pig roasting out in the sun with a headband on to catch the sweat before it drips into his eyes?

A Farrow of Piglets
Is there a drove of pigs in your story? Do you have room for a farrow of piglets? Or maybe your story has been invaded by a sounder of wild boars.

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E D I T O R R E C O M M E N D E D

My First Read and Learn Bible
My First Read and Learn Bible introduces young readers to some of the heroes in the Bible and their acts of faith using colorful pictures and easy to read text. The hard bound pages make this Bible suitable for infants and children up to 6 years. My First Read and Learn Bible is a useful resource to instill a daily Bible reading habit in young minds.

Spirit Beach - Paranormal Romance Novel
When Renee Simone stumbles on the legend of John Henry Covington, the man with the mesmerizing eyes in the ominous portrait at the Covington B & B she and Adrian find out too late that a vampire’s lust for love and blood never dies. Fear grows as the gusty sea spray and wind persuasively invites her to a personal audience with a ghost… "I´ve been waiting for you, Renee."

Phoenix Rising
"No Eyes", a very wise, very insightful Shaman Indian takes Mary Summer Rain on a rare journey into the future where warnings of upheavals and challenges are gently yet thoroughly revealed out of love and preservation for her beloved Mother Earth.

Summer Activities for Students

Sweat Like a Pig

A Farrow of Piglets

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