Julie Measures

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Be Bold – Yarn Wrapped Diamond Embroidery Hoop Art

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Making goals for the new year, and it all starts with my Word of the Year: Bold New goals can be made anytime. There isn't anything magical to me about setting them for the new year. In fact, just a few weeks ago I did a mini blogger retreat where we made vision boards and I created a set of new goals I wanted to accomplish. When the new year rolls around the tradition that I have started … [Read more...]

Top Ten Posts From 2018

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Did you miss any of these favorites? Take a look back at the Top Posts from 2018 here at Julie Measures 2018 was a year of excitement for Julie Measures. I shared more travel content, more free patterns, more recipes, and more crafts. My word for this year was Joy. I really wanted to focus on sharing things that bring me joy and bring others joy. I read more. I exercised more. I … [Read more...]

Merry Christmas – Knit Chainmail for Roman Soldier Cosplay

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Creating a Roman soldier costume? Turns out it's really easy to knit your own chain mail! See how I used knit chainmail to create Roman Soldier costumes for a Nativity story. You know in Love Actually where Karen (Emma Thompson) is told by her child that she's going to be a lobster in the Nativity play? I think I felt a little similar when creating some Roman soldier costumes this year. We … [Read more...]

Buttermilk Biscuits and Orange Marmalade – a Breakfast fit for Mary Poppins Returns + No Spoiler Movie Review

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Thank you to Disney for inviting me to a Mary Poppins Returns press screening #MaryPoppinsReturns Fluffy homemade Buttermilk Biscuits and Orange Marmalade are breakfast fit for Mary Poppins! Two little words and my baking and breakfast plans had to be amended. Orange marmalade. A quick little mention, as a character in the film references what items are available for breakfast and lunch that … [Read more...]

Easy Crochet Gift Bow Pattern (and $100 Happy Cards Gift Card Giveaway!)

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This post is sponsored by Happy Cards #HolidayswithHappyCards Add a sweet handmade touch to your gifts this year! Stitch up a bunch of crochet gift bows with this simple pattern Ready to put a little extra Happy in your Holidays? I've got just the combination. Want to win your own $100 Happy Card? Scroll to the bottom to enter! My husband and I love to go out to eat. Not only does … [Read more...]

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