Sewing » Blogroll http://sewing.craftgossip.com News, patterns, tutorials and reviews Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:22:02 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 RED Boreal Sweater http://sewing.craftgossip.com/red-boreal-sweater/2008/12/11/ http://sewing.craftgossip.com/red-boreal-sweater/2008/12/11/#comments Fri, 12 Dec 2008 01:31:50 +0000 Linda Lanese http://sewing.craftgossip.com/?p=266

Would you not love to wear this stunning RED Boreal Sweater on Christmas day or any of her FAB outfits?  I think her designs are just awesome and I hope you visit this young lady Shanah’s blog “Little House …

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Snow Folks Beanbags!  Who knew snow could have so much personality? These easy-sew beanbags will be happy to spread good cheer as stocking stuffers, ornaments, or package decorations.…

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Snowman Doll

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This little guy is capped, dressed in his plaid woollies and sweater, muffled up to his eyeballs and just waiting patiently for a winter snowstorm!

Designed by
Barbara Matthiessen

Sitting Kitties

Whimsical little kitties to tuck here and

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Hi all, I am Linda the felting editor, I am doing the sewing column for a while until the editor applications can be sorted out and approved.  We did not want to miss the Holiday season and all the …

]]> http://sewing.craftgossip.com/mr-and-mrs-snowman-mittens-the-placemat-market-tote-bag/2008/12/04/feed/ 0 Quilted Cha-Cha Heels http://sewing.craftgossip.com/quilted-cha-cha-heels/2008/05/27/ http://sewing.craftgossip.com/quilted-cha-cha-heels/2008/05/27/#comments Wed, 28 May 2008 01:31:15 +0000 candi canncel http://sewing.craftgossip.com/quilted-cha-cha-heels/2008/05/27/ I adore shoes! I also love embellishing shoes. I was being featured on a show on the DIY Network and the topic was Weddings. As I’m always the dressmaker, never the bride, I thought why not create a fun project …

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Just when you thought you could toss out those teensy scraps, along comes a little idea to use them up. (“Waste not/Want not”)

Cut your scraps into 1 ½” squares making sure you have a front and a back. …

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Here are a few more ideas to clean out those closets.

Sweaters

·         Shrunken wool—Here’s something you once may have cried about, but can now rejoice over. That expensive sweater you splurged on that could …

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June has come and gone and now what to do with those luscious dresses swathed in plastic lurking in the back of every girl’s closet? Here are a couple of great ideas to use up the fabric at least. Perhaps …

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http://teddiesbylauralynn.com/free-patterns/patterns.html

Snowbear Pattern

A. Lil Flakey

This will make an 8 1/2″ tall Snowbear. Snowbear pg1
Snowbear pg2…

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I get together with friends and having to balance my iron on top of something as I try to get it home has always been a challenge. Of course, if I was organized, I would  stop sewing a few minutes earlier to  let …

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Insulated Totes For Soda & Water Bottles
Debbie Colgrove
7/7/04

Bring your own beverage to parades and community events and keep them cold.

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This backpack is perfect for small kids to carry their things in. It has a drawstring opening that can be closed and the straps on the sides will hold the backpack securely on their bodies. This backpack …

]]> http://sewing.craftgossip.com/sew-a-drawstring-bag/2007/08/07/feed/ 0 Free Sewing Pattern Offer http://sewing.craftgossip.com/free-sewing-pattern-offer/2007/08/07/ http://sewing.craftgossip.com/free-sewing-pattern-offer/2007/08/07/#comments Tue, 07 Aug 2007 17:53:50 +0000 suzi hollihan http://sewing.craftgossip.com/free-sewing-pattern-offer/2007/08/07/ Here’s a free pattern to inspire you to get those sewing machines out, blow off the dust and create something wonderful to wear or give!

Special Offer
Free Pattern!
McCall’s/Sew News
The Fashion Collection
Fall 2007

For a limited …

]]> http://sewing.craftgossip.com/free-sewing-pattern-offer/2007/08/07/feed/ 0 Sewing Room Stash Organizing http://sewing.craftgossip.com/sewing-room-stash-organizing/2007/08/02/ http://sewing.craftgossip.com/sewing-room-stash-organizing/2007/08/02/#comments Thu, 02 Aug 2007 20:07:10 +0000 suzi hollihan http://sewing.craftgossip.com/sewing-room-stash-organizing/2007/08/02/ Let’s face it, sewers are stashers! We love stuff, collect stuff and hoard stuff. However this can be a problem when it takes up more space than you have! I will share my ideas that have worked for me and …

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