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Ashley from Lil Blue Boo shares a couple of tutorials on her blog showing how to create shapes when tie dying a shirt.  One tutorial shows how to make a peace sign, and the other how to make a

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Claire from Moth & Sparrow shares a free pattern for making a trio of super cute baby hats with animal faces appliqued on them.  She includes patterns for making an owl, a raccoon, and a fox.  These are SOOOO cute!!!  The …

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Way back in January, the folks at Janome sent me one of their sewing machines (on loan) to use and review.  I’ve spent 6 months sewing on the Janome Memory Craft 6300, learning the ins and outs of this …

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Bonnie from Wonderfully Awkward shows how to make a gorgeous new pillowcase – in just 20 minutes.  And would be believe that there are no exposed seams?  Get the tutorial to see how it’s done.

[photo from Wonderfuly Awkward

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My daughter was thrilled when she saw that the folks at Silhouette sent me some tattoo paper to try out.  She knows that I use my Silhouette cutter to make freezer paper stencils, to make custom iron-on transfers, and to …

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Jill from Homemade by  Jill created this super cute Stripey Penguin softie as a birthday present for a little boy, and she shares a template so you can make one, too.  There’s not a detailed step-by-step, but it’s made using the …

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Go check out my review of ReSew by Jenny Wilding Cardon in our Giveaways section.  I’m giving away a copy of the book to one lucky reader, so be sure to leave a comment there

And check back tomorrow …

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From now until February 27, Bramcost Publications is sharing a free vintage pattern for a cirlce bolero.  The construction is simple (just two overlapping circles), but the fit is flattering.  Go to the tutorial.

This pattern is available for

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We’ve got some good questions already for the upcoming Q & A with Jenny Wilding Cardon, author of the soon-t0-be-released ReSew.  What else are you wanting to know?  Go to the sneak peek post to submit your own questions.…

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Jenny Wilding Cardon gives a video sneak peek of the projects in her soon-to-be-released book ReSew.  The book will show how to transform thrift store garments and linens into new, stylish clothing. 

I’ll be posting a review of the book in …

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I’ve got a review and giveaway of Fiona Bell’s book Sewn with Love posted over in our Giveaways section

Go there now to read the review and enter the giveaway.…

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Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a little boy’s reversible vest out of a pair of men’s trousers.  This is such a cute, cute look for little boys!!  …

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Jen from Tatertots & Jello made this super cute Christmas pillow, and shares a tutorial showing how she did it.  The ornaments are painted on to the fabric, with ribbons stitched on as embellishments.  Get the tutorial.

[photo from …

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Sabrina from Honor Roll shows how to turn a plain cardigan into this romantic ruffle cardigan, inspired by a similar look from Banana Republic.  The ruffles are made from different types of fabric – cottons, chiffons, whatever strikes your fancy.  Get

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Have you ever seen a book advertised, or even blogged about, online and wished that you could thumb through its pages?  Well, you’re in luck.  Judi Ketteler, author of Sew Retro, gives you a video tour through her book.  …

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