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From my studio last week: May 23, 2011

May 24, 2011 by Anne Weaver

So I have two things to show you from my studio last week.

First, a recycled t-shirt dress for the little girl. Because clearly the little girl is hurting for playdresses. HAH!! I crack myself up sometimes. As she grows… Read more ...

Tutorial: Picnic basket liner

May 24, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Lorajean from Lorajean’s Magazine guest blogs in the Color Your Summer series at Delia Creates with a tutorial showing how to make a picnic basket liner. The fabric basket liner turns a bushel basket into a fabulous picnic basket. Pockets… Read more ...

Tutorial: Too Cute Card Keeper

May 24, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Carol from Rosey Corner Creations shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her Too Cute Card Keeper. The simple foldover wallet has a pair clear vinyl pockets for holding your credit cards and loyalty cards. Get the … Read more ...

Free pattern: Scalloped sun hat

May 24, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Novita from Very Purple Person shares a pattern on Grosgrain for making a scalloped sun hat. The wide brim of the hat is scalloped around the edge. What a fun detail! Love it! Get the tutorial. [photo from Very … Read more ...

Tutorial: Ruffled monogram throw pillow

May 24, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Sada Lewis guest blogs at Craftaholics Anonymous with a tutorial showing how to make a ruffled monogram throw pillow. Cute! Make one with your initial on it, or make a set to spell out a word across the back of… Read more ...

Tutorial: Reciving Blanket for Baby

May 24, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Wendi Gratz from Shiny Happy World shares a free tutorial on her blog for making this receiving blanket for baby, with three methods for finishing the edges. After making the basic blanket, she added a little bear applique (pattern … Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy Cattail Catnip Toy

May 23, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shows how to make this easy Cattail Catnip Toy for kitty. It takes just one seam (plus some stuffing and tying), which makes this a great project for kids. Perhaps your child’s scout troop could make these as a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy Teacher Tote

May 23, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jen from New Green Mama shows how to make her Easy Teacher Tote. This would make an awesome end-of-year gift for your child’s teacher! The roomy tote could be used to carry all of their papers and books to and… Read more ...

Tutorial: Owl Sleep Mask

May 23, 2011 by Anne Weaver

How insanely cute is this owl sleep mask by Kirsty from Hello Clementine and Ginger & George! She shares a template and tutorial showing how she did it, so you can make one for yourself. Get the tutorial.… Read more ...

Free pattern: Summer sun or rain hat

May 23, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Whether it’s gardening, or picnicking, or hanging out at the pool, so much of our summer activities take us out into the sun. Lorenna from Lorenna Buck Designs shares a free pattern for a summer sun hat that folds up… Read more ...

Tutorial: Peekaboo Lace Slip for layering

May 23, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Rachel from Maybe Matilda guest blogs at Midwestern Sewing Girl with a tutorial showing how to make a Peekaboo lace slip. It’s a simple muslin slip with a row of ruffled lace made to peek out from the hem of… Read more ...

Tutorial: Popsicle Ruffle Top

May 23, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Susan from Living With Punks guest blogs at Sugar Bee Crafts with a tutorial showing how to make her Popsicle Ruffle Top for girls. She starts with a store-bought t-shirt and embellishes it with rows of ruffles down the front. … Read more ...

Free sewing pattern: Little Man Shoes for baby boys

May 23, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shares a free pattern and tutorial for making her Little Man Shoes for baby boys. There are so many different looks you could get with this pattern depending on the fabric you use. Felt, cotton, … Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Rainbow Wrap Skirt

May 23, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Anneliese from Aesthetic Nest joins the Color Your Summer series at KojoDesignswith a tutorial showing how to make a bright and happy rainbow wrap skirt. The rainbow is made from solid fabrics pieced together in stripes. Get the tutorial… Read more ...

Tutorial: Picnic Placemat Tote

May 22, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Abby from Sew Much Ado guest blogs in the Save Our Summer series at Brassy Apple with a tutorial showing how to make a Picnic Placemat Tote. It’s a bag and a placemat all in one. Folded, it’s a bag… Read more ...