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

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This post is sponsored by Happy Cards #HolidayswithHappyCards [GIVEAWAY CLOSED] Add a sweet handmade touch to your gifts this year! Stitch up a bunch of crochet gift bows with this simple pattern If you love giving gift cards but still want that “I made this just for you” feeling, I’ve got the perfect project to wrap them up with charm.   My husband and I love to go out to … [Read more...]

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