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Giveaway: Owl Softie PDF pattern from Dolls and Daydreams

March 26, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Sarah from Dolls and Daydreams and Dolly Donations is giving away a free Owl Softie PDF Pattern from her store to one reader. The arms of this little softie are actually little ribbon tags. How cute! She’ll announce the winner… Read more ...

Giveaway: 14 spools of Mettler thread

March 26, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Erin from Patchwork Underground is giving away 14 spools of Mettler thread to one of her readers. The thread sampler is a range of blue hues, from white to sky to dark denim. Go to her blog and get yourself … Read more ...

Free pattern: Baby’s reversible tulip sun hat

March 26, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jessica from Me Sew Crazy shares a free pattern for a baby’s sunhat. The tulip-shaped hat flares beautifully around baby’s face, giving a peek at the colorful lining on the inside of the hat. And if you like the lining… Read more ...

Tutorial: Dolly diapering playset

March 25, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Christina from2 Little Hooligans guest blogs at Craftaholics Anonymous with a tutorial showing how to make a dolly diapering playset. The set includes fabric diapers for a dolly, a felt wipes case, and little pretend wipes to go inside… Read more ...

Tutorial: Leather snake softie

March 25, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Carlee from The Polka-Dot Umbrella made a leather snake softie for her son, inspired by the book I Need a Snake

and her son’s wish to have a snake. Rather than getting him a real one, she made this leather… Read more ...

Tutorial: Short-sleeved tee with shoulder bows

March 25, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Emma from Ruby Murray guest blogs over at Caits Creates with a tutorial showing how you can make this fabulous tee with just a minimum of sewing. She starts with a plain long-sleeved t-shirt into this short-sleeved and makes a… Read more ...

Free Sewing pattern: Little dragonfly softie

March 25, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Head over to the Stash Books Blog for a free pattern for making this sweet little dragonfly softie. It’s offered as an excerpt from Countryside Softies by Amy Adams

of LucyKate Crafts. It’s made from bits of felted wool and… Read more ...

Tutorial: Cutting shapes from felt

March 25, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Felt is a popular material to use for small sewing projects and applique. The fact that you don’t have to finish the edges makes it perfect for cutting small shapes. Wee Folk Art shares some tips for getting an accurate… Read more ...

Tutorial: Just A Little Purse for your essentials

March 25, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Ginger Hendrix from Wiener Dog Tricks shares a tutorial at Sew, Mama, Sew! showing how to make Just A Little Purse. The zippered pouch with a long strap is a grown-up version of her Super Quick Little Girl Purse. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Retro Ric Rac dress for little girls

March 25, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jess from Bits for Babyand Craftiness Is Not Optional shows how she made this lovely retro Ric Rac Dress for little girls. It’s a variation of her Rachel wrap shirt. The wrap bodice is edged in ric rac, with… Read more ...

Free pattern: Bird pincushion or sachet

March 25, 2011 by Anne Weaver

You can find a free pattern for making Joel Dewberry’s bird pincushion or sachet over at DIY Dish. The project is an excerpt from his book, Sewn Spaces. Be sure to also check out the video of the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Beaded wrap

March 24, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Becky from Sew and So shows how to make a beaded wrap. The large rectangular wrap drapes beautifully over the shoulders, with beaded fringe hanging from the ends. Get the tutorial to find out how to make one. [photo from… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pillowcase dress or top with an elastic neckline

March 24, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Kerry from My Life – His Mission shows how to make a pillowcase top or dress. Her necklines is made a little differently than other pillowcase dresses. Instead of a ribbon threaded through casings and tied at the shoulder, her… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy Embellished Handtowel

March 24, 2011 by Anne Weaver

In celebration of National Craft Month, I’m sharing a tutorial that makes a great first sewing project. But first, I gotta mention our our giveaway of an Elna Sew Fun sewing machine, perfect for a new sewist.

Yep,… Read more ...

Giveaway: Elna Sew Fun sewing machine

March 24, 2011 by Anne Weaver

This giveaway has closed. The winner is commenter 168, Jessica, who said: I liked Elena on Facebook! What and awesome giveaway!!! National Craft Month may be nearly over, but we’ve got an awesome prize lined up for this last week.… Read more ...