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Lookie what she made: Kid’s Explorer’s Sash

anneweaver — Sun, 07 Aug 2011 13:23:05 +0000

Check out this awesome kid’s Explorer Sash made by Randi from An Eclectic Mess and Dukes & Duchesses! The raw-edged fabric sash has all the loops and pockets a young explorer needs to keep his (or her) tools at hand and …

Hear all about it: Interview with Tina Sparkles, author of Little Green Dresses

anneweaver — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 14:16:25 +0000

In the latest episode (number 19) of GreenStitch, Anne K. interviews Tina Sparkles, author of Little Green Dresses. Topics of the interview include patternmaking and thrifting. Also covered in this episode is an update on Anne’s hospital sewing project. …

Lookie what came in the mail: First batch of Dolly Donations!!

anneweaver — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 14:41:41 +0000

Lookie what came in the mail yesterday – a box full of happy Dolly Donation dolls. Suzi from Heber Springs, Arkansas sent them in to our Craft Gossip Dolly Donation Challenge.

Aren’t they the sweetest? Look at those …

Read all about it: Super Stitches is super!!

anneweaver — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 14:05:34 +0000

**I’m reposting this from yesterday, since yesterday’s post had a bad link. My apologies for the confusion!! This is what happens when your Craft Gossip Sewing editor gets too many windows open on her computer at the same time. The …

Lookie what she made: Rubik’s Cube storage basket

anneweaver — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 02:20:49 +0000

Care from Obsessively Stitching finishes out her Rubik’s Cube week with a cool storage basket shaped like – wait for it – a Rubik’s Cube. She used her storage basket tutorial to make it, but enclosed the seams and added …

Lookie what she made: 1920′s-inspired toddler dress and headband

anneweaver — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 19:43:06 +0000

Christie from A Lemon Squeezy Shop and A Lemon Squeezy Home made this adorable 1920′s-inspired dress and headband for her toddler girl. What a cute little flapper dress!! It’s part of her Sewing Through the Decades series. See more photos …

Lookie what she made: Shirred beach towel dress

anneweaver — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 20:37:20 +0000

Lookie what Dana from MADE just made! It’s a swim cover-up made from a shirred beach towel. BRILLIANT!! The towel fabric absorbs water, and the bright colors are perfect for summer. Read more about her project at MADE.

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Lookie what she made: Maya Angelou cardigan

anneweaver — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 02:48:17 +0000

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 …

Lookie what she’s making: 21 days of dresses

anneweaver — Sat, 29 May 2010 01:59:20 +0000

Melissa Caringer from Featherweight has set out on an ambitious sewing project at her blog 21 days 21 dresses. Her goal is to create 21 dresses in 21 days. Some are refashioned, some are made from scratch. Some are made …

Lookie what she made: Skullcandy-inspired boy’s tee and hoodie

anneweaver — Wed, 26 May 2010 23:31:20 +0000

Lookie what Cheri from I Am Momma, Hear Me Roar put together for her nephew! She used bleach and simple embroidery to recreate the look of her her nephew’s favorite clothing brand in a plain tee and damaged hoodie. I …

Lookie what she made: Padded carrying case from crib bumpers

anneweaver — Mon, 17 May 2010 02:33:53 +0000

Claudia posts on Wardrobe Refashion with a picture of the padded carrying case she made for her DVR. Rather than fussing with layering batting between the shell and the lining, she used an old crib bumper to make the body of …

Lookie what she made: This fabulous dress from a jumper

anneweaver — Sun, 02 May 2010 17:18:50 +0000

Cara AKA The DI Denizen shares her cure for the common jumper. She lopped off some length and used the fabric to create sleeves. Now she has this fabulous dress! Read more about her project at The DI Denizen.

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Lookie what she made: Family portrait coasters

anneweaver — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 01:09:03 +0000

Marigold from Hideous Dreadful Stinky created this set of family portrait coasters as a housewarming gift for friends. Aren’t they fabulous?? Read more about this project on her blog.

[photo from Hideous Dreadful Stinky]

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What can you do with Twill Tape?

anneweaver — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 14:01:11 +0000

Susan and Adrianna from Crafterhours wrap up their Twill Tape Week with a round-up of ideas for using twill tape in your sewing project. Check it out!

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Cool idea: Printed twill tape hem!

anneweaver — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 13:39:12 +0000

Adriana from Crafterhours used printed twill tape to create a skirt hem with a message. How cool is that? It’s part of their Twill Tape Week series of blog posts. Read more about this idea over at Crafterhours.

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