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Ah, the swimsuit. A necessity if you’re off on holiday or planning to take a dip in the lido, but something that is a little stressful to shop for. Lots of us fall into numerous sizes, so finding a one-piece swimsuit that fits everywhere or a bikini that is as good on the top as it does the bottom, is quite a challenge. Sewing your own swimsuit isn’t as tricky as it looks. If you source the right fabric, elastic and lining, you can sew something you will wear for years to come. Or if you’re like me, enjoying poolside...

Graphic tees are one easy way to add texture, color, and personality to your outfit with just one piece! They're a little bit edgy and just the right amount of casual, but they're also easy to dress up with your accessories. We rounded up some of the most fun graphic tees on the internet for every kind of tee shirt lover. Go ahead and bookmark this — you might want more than one.Vintage Graphic Tees Forever 21 Plus Size Yellowstone Graphic Tee ($10, was $20)If the National Parks are on your summer bucket list, grab a Yellowstone shirt to put...

Happy Friday! It's time for another Friday Favorites post! Catch up on previous posts here: Friday Favorites Archives - I finished a quilt top, made backings for two quilts and got them both out for longarming this week! I dug into my stash of Erin McMorris* fabrics for both. Still love her fabrics so much. - A beautiful take on a memory quilt by Season Evans. - These EPP projects by Madeline Bonner make me want to finally cut into some of my Hello Kitty Liberty prints! - Love the unique skirt on the Azure Dress Pattern by Closet Core...

Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 to October 15) is a time to celebrate the rich histories, art, cultures, and culinary contributions of Hispanic Americans.  Did you know that about 40% of the Texas population is Hispanic? Texans of all ancestries have enjoyed the benefits of Hispanic culture, especially the food, for hundreds of years! Here are some of our favorite recipes to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. Cumin Lime Ground Beef Tostadas Savory Ground Beef, zesty spices, and bright citrus flavors make these Cumin Lime Ground Beef Tostadas the perfect meal. Not to mention budget friendly! Machacado Breakfast Tacos Breakfast tacos....

A month before the first season of RuPaul’s DRag Race premiered on then five-year-old gay niche cable network Logo, RuPaul and three of the first season’s contestants appeared at a press junket in Los Angeles to promote the new show. When asked about the reality competition’s inspiration, RuPaul let loose: “The universe called and we answered that call! This was a show that had to be made. Whether it came up at a toilet stall at Illusions on Santa Monica Boulevard, I mean, really, it doesn’t matter. The fact is that we have this show that is going to turn...