Anne Weaver – Page 1197

Tutorial: Luxe Lovey little bitty snuggle blankie

September 9, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Anneliese from Aesthetic Nest guest blogs at U Create with a tutorial showing how to make her Luxe Lovey. It’s a small square of minky fabric surrounded by a pretty satin ruffle. The small size makes it easy for baby… Read more ...

Tutorial: Nursery rhyme softie flip doll

September 8, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Caty from Do Ah Diddy guest blogs over at Prudent Baby with a tutorial showing how to make this super sweet nursery rhyme flip doll. The face of the dolls flips down to reveal another face behind, which flips down… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fabric covered bendy fashion accessories

September 8, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Tere from Pony Tails and Fish Scales shows how to make these fun bendy fashion accessories. They’re actually pipe cleaners covered with bright fabrics. What a cool idea!! She shows them worn as hair accessories, bracelets, and even leashes or… Read more ...

Tutorial: Recycled Sweater Vase

September 8, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Stephanie Lynn from Under the Table and Dreaming shows how to turn an old sweater into pretty vase wraps perfect for fall and winter decor. The texture of the sweaters looks so cool when paired with the smooth, clear glass. … Read more ...

Dolly Donation Challenge update: More dollies!

September 8, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Crystal from Kansas City, KS sent this pair of dollies in for our Craft Gossip Dolly Donation Challenge. Aren’t the adorable? I am LOVIN’ the yarn hair pulled into pigtails!!

And check out the little removable outfits they’re wearing. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Little kid’s toolbelt

September 8, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Megan from RyBug and Bug Creator continues her celebration of National Sewing Month with a tutorial showing how to make a pint-sized toolbelt. Kids love things with pockets! They can use it when playing with pretend tools, or take it… Read more ...

Frank-n-Tote Stitching Contest

September 8, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Design a spooky cool Halloween tote for the Frank-n-Tote Stitching Contest at Totally Stitchin’, and you could win a new sewing machine. First prize is a Babylock Grace sewing machine. Runners up will recieve a tote bag with $100… Read more ...

Tutorial: Ruffled toddler dress from a woman’s knit skirt

September 8, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Amy from Our Daily Obsessions shows how she turned a woman’s knit skirt into this fabulous ruffled toddler dress, inspired by similar dresses at J. Crew. When she found the ruffled skirt on the clearance rack, she didn’t like the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a pair of leg warmers from an old sweater

September 8, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Nicole from Create and Delegate kicks off her Make a Sweater Better series with a tutorial showing how to turn an unwanted sweater into an awesome pair of leg warmers. Get the tute. [photo from Create and Delegate]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Repurpose a crocheted tablecloth into pillowcovers

September 7, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Kirsty from more than 1 & less than a few and kootoyoo shows how to make these lovely crocheted cushion covers. Don’t worry if you don’t have the time or inclination to do the crochet part. A thrifted crocheted tablecloth… Read more ...

Tutorial: Stretchy knit headband with lace flower embellishment

September 7, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs shows how to make her Janie Headband, a stretchy knit headband with a large lace flower embellishment. It takes just a yard of lace to make the flower, while the body of the headband can… Read more ...

Tutorial: Tuft a throw pillow

September 7, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Elizabeth from OnlineFabricStore.net shows how she used a fabric covered button and heavy duty thread to create a tuft at the center of a throw pillow. Go to the tutorial. [photo from OnlineFabricStore.net blog] [tags]sewing, tutorial, button, tuft,… Read more ...

Tutorial: No-sew fabric rosette headband in just 20 minutes

September 7, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Larissa from Just Another Day in Paradise shows how to make this pretty fabric headband in just 20 minutes – no sewing required. She covers the headband by wrapping fabric around it, and then creates rosette embellishments from rolled up… Read more ...

Tutorial: Backpack applique for boys

September 7, 2010 by Anne Weaver

If you think applique and embroidery are only for girls’ items, you haven’t seen what Cheri from I Am Momma – Hear Me Roar can do. She shares a tutorial over at I Love to Create showing how to embellish… Read more ...

Tutorial: Art tote with colored pencil pockets

September 7, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Brenda from Therapeutic Crafting guest blogs over at Expect Moore with a tutorial showing how to make this art tote. Kids will love having a special place for their colored pencils and art supplies, and you’ll love having them having… Read more ...