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Tutorial: Create a heart or peace sign with tie dye

anneweaver — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 23:49:24 +0000

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 …

Free pattern: Baby animal hats

anneweaver — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 13:50:25 +0000

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 …

Review: Janome MC6300 sewing machine

anneweaver — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 15:46:29 +0000

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 …

Tutorial: 20-minute pillowcase with no exposed seams

anneweaver — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 12:57:33 +0000

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…

Review & promo code: Silhouette tattoo paper

anneweaver — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 02:38:17 +0000

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 …

Free pattern: Stripey Penguin softie

anneweaver — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 00:27:34 +0000

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 …

Review & Giveaway: ReSew by Jenny Wilding Cardon

anneweaver — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 15:52:31 +0000

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 …

Get it now: Free vintage pattern for a circle bolero

anneweaver — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 14:05:31 +0000

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 …

Reminder: Submit your questions for Jenny Wilding Cardon

anneweaver — Sat, 12 Feb 2011 15:04:05 +0000

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.…

Sneak Peek: ReSew by Jenny Wilding Cardon

anneweaver — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 15:23:38 +0000

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 …

Review & Giveaway: Sewn with Love by Fiona Bell

anneweaver — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 01:09:34 +0000

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.…

Tutorial: Little boy’s reversible vest from men’s trousers

anneweaver — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 14:34:42 +0000

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!! …

Tutorial: Painted ornament Christmas pillow

anneweaver — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 14:34:51 +0000

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 …

Tutorial: DIY romantic ruffle cardigan

anneweaver — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 14:32:28 +0000

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 …

Sneak peek: A video walkthrough of Sew Retro

anneweaver — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 02:35:20 +0000

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. …