May
31
Gina Sekelsky from lettergirl and Rich Inner Life shows her most recently completed sewing project - a handstitched cardigan covered with a favorite quote from Maya Angelou. The simple lines of the cardigan are the perfect background for the words of …
May
31
Cara Jean Means from Bigger Bolder Happier and The D. I. Denizen shows how two vintage sheets, some batting, and some binding become a cool bed quilt. Have fun mixing the bright colors and prints of the vintage sheets for …
May
31
Karen from Dear My Kids and Dear My Kids Easywear is giving away four of her patterns on From an Igloo. (One pattern each to four winners.) As the mama of a school-aged girl, I’m thrilled that she now has …
May
31
Vanessa from Crafty Gemini shares a free video tutorial walking you through the steps to create a pillowcase dress. This is a simple dress, easy for beginning sewists. She also sells a print version of the tutorial along with a …
May
31
Tif from T. Matthews Fine Art shares a tutorial on her blog for making this 3-D fabric flower wall art piece. What a fun way to add a splash of color to your walls! Get the how-to.
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May
31
Nikki from Lilybug Designs made this girlie-girl bed canopy for her daughter’s room in reponse to her daughter’s declaration that her room was not “fancy enough.” With the pink tulle and the feathers, I bet she doesn’t say that now! …
May
31
Ellie from Bustle and Sew shares a free pattern on her blog for the cute little Scottie dog that she used to applique the cover of this throw pillow. What an absolutely sweet design! Read more about her project and …
May
31
Southern Princess from This is Me… made this cute beach chair cover out of an inexpensive towel and some terry cloth. The sleeve that fits over the back of the chair will keep the towel from blowing away, and the …
May
30
A humble pair of jeans go high-style with this Jean Repair tutorial by Nancy Minsky, author of Denim Revolution. She shows how to transform a pair of well-worn jeans into a pair of cropped denim joggers. I don’t know …
May
30
Do you love felt food? Fairyfox shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this felt roast chicken. This would be so much fun for a kid’s play kitchen! Go to the tutorial.
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May
30
Amber from Ruffles and Roses shows how to turn a plain boxy t-shirt into her “Cabo” strapless t-shirt dress. Paired with a wide belt, it’s fabulous for summer style. Go to the tutorial.
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May
30
Kristin from Lu Bird Baby shares a tutorial on her blog for making a simple gathered flower. The body of the flower is made from craft felt, and the center is a button. These pretty flowers are quick to make, …
May
30
Bari J. Ackerman guest blogs at Sew4Home with a downloadable PDF tutorial for this Art Journal Super Stylin’ Appliqued Burp Cloth. It’s a long name, but an applique project this fabulous deserves a lot of words to describe it. Get …
May
30
Claire from Blah to TADA! shows how to use leftover tea bags to give inexpensive lace a vintage look. She uses her lace to make a quick headband, but you could use this on any kind of project where you …
May
30
Cut Out + Keep user Brenda D. shows how to make these cute little fabric strawberries. She uses her for keychains, but you could also use them as small pincushions or as play food for a toy kitchen. Go to …







