Anne Weaver – Sewing

Book Review: Vintage Granny Squares by Emma Varnam

March 17, 2025 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

I remember as a kid watching my grandmother crochet granny squares. I don’t even know what she was using them for, I just remember watching her build those colorful squares of yarn stitches. It was so much fun watching the… Read more ...

Sew Your Scraps into a Patchwork Fold Over Pouch

March 10, 2025 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

photo of a fold over zipper pouch made from patchwork pinwheel blocks

I love a good patchwork project but I’m not always wanting to take on making a whole quilt. Sometimes I want to just make some patchwork squares and turn it into something pretty. That could be lots of things besides… Read more ...

Sew a Minky Lined Button Scarf

February 25, 2025 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Photo of a short scarf with button closure and minky fleece lining

This fleece lined button scarf is just the thing to keep your neck warm on a cold winter day. Whether you’re out running errands so you’re in and out of the cold, or you’re staying out in the cold for… Read more ...

Transform an Old Ottoman with a DIY Ruffled Slipcover

February 20, 2025 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Is your living room ottoman looking a little worn out? Or maybe just the color or style of upholstery doesn’t match your décor any more. It may be tempting to chuck the old ottoman and buy another, but don’t send… Read more ...

Sew a Patchwork Fabric Bin from Quilt Blocks

February 18, 2025 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Small bins and boxes are a great way to get a handle on surface clutter on a desk or work surface. Loose pens and office supplies look messy when just sitting on your desk, but organized when they’re all collected… Read more ...

Upcycle a Sweatshirt Using Simple Patchwork

January 28, 2025 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

If you’ve seen some of the quilted jackets that are super trendy right now but don’t have a quilt that you want to cut up to make one, here’s a cute project for you. Melissa at Polka Dot Chair shows… Read more ...

Scrap Fabric Jar Of Hearts Valentine Card

January 21, 2025 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Here’s a fun Valentine project you can make from your fabric scraps! This heart card at Therm O Web blog would make a sweet Valentine to send to all of your favorite people. Designed by Belinda Karls-Nace from Blue Ribbon… Read more ...

9 Great Sweatshirt Sewing Patterns

January 14, 2025 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Cold winter days have me reaching for soft comfy sweatshirts to keep me warm. But sweatshirts aren’t just for winter. They’re great for year-round wear. Because even in the summer you can have cooler nights or even just indoor spaces… Read more ...

Sew a Triangle Scarf for Winter

January 7, 2025 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

With cold weather here, it’s scarf season. I used to never wear scarves but this last year or so I’ve come to love them. I wear a scarf or cowl nearly every day. The extra layers of fabric around my… Read more ...

6 Tutorials to Get Started Sewing

December 30, 2024 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

So you got a new sewing machine for Christmas this year? Great! This is the beginning of an exciting new hobby. It won’t be long before you’re sewing all the things! But first things first, you’ve got to take that… Read more ...

Learn All About Sewing Velvet Fabric

December 22, 2024 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

I’m always tempted by the pretty velvets at the fabric store. So much texture! And the way the fibers catch the light! But sewing on velvet is trickier than you’d think. That nap that lends beautiful texture also likes… Read more ...

DIY Kids Gingerbread House Bag with Free Pattern

December 6, 2024 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

I am just smitten with this felt gingerbread house bag. This would make such a sweet special Christmas accessory for a kid. It’s a free pattern at Benzie Design, designed by Gracie from Hello Gracie Makes. It’s packed with… Read more ...

13 Woodland Christmas Ornament Sewing Patterns

December 3, 2024 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

One of my favorite Christmas tree themes is a cozy woodland vibe. Deer and foxes and little snowy owls just make me feel like I’m having Christmas in a cozy cabin in the woods. We’ve rounded up 13 woodland Christmas… Read more ...

13 Christmas Kitchen Accessories Sewing Tutorials

November 20, 2024 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Christmas is one of those holidays that you just can decorate too much for. There’s no limit to the amount of holiday cheer you can bring into you home! There’s no such thing as too many Christmas decorations. You can… Read more ...

Sew a Pincushion for Pins, Needles, and Fabric Clips

November 12, 2024 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

It doesn’t matter whether you sew by hand or by machine, you need a pincushion. You need a spot to parks pins and needles and keep them within easy reach for when you need them again. There are a lot… Read more ...