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Update: Craft Gossip Dolly Donation Challenge

July 25, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Look! It’s another faceless dolly made by yours truly for the Craft Gossip Dolly Donation Challenge! Actually, the reason I’m showing the picture isn’t because of the dolly, it’s because of the dress. This is the dress I designed… Read more ...

Tutorial: Patchwork tote with oversized grommets

July 25, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Jamie from Sunflower Seeds and Sunflower Quilts guest blogs over at Moda Bake Shop with a tutorial for making this patchwork tote bag. The straps are attached to the body of the bag through oversized grommets. What a cool look! … Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a flat iron pouch

July 25, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Char from Crap I’ve Made guest blogs over at It’s a Good Day with a tutorial showing how to make this pouch for a flat iron. It’s part of the Christmas In July series. If you know someone who uses… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy D-ring Scrappy Belt

July 25, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Christine from From an Igloo guest blogs over at seven thirty three with a tutorial showing how to make this pretty patchwork D-ring belt. You can use a charm pack to get coordinated “scraps” or be more adventurous and raid… Read more ...

Tutorial: Mini-wallet for your essentials

July 25, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Shelley Detton from 7 Layer Studio shares a tutorial on her blog for making this fun mini-wallet, sized to fit in her Infinity Tote bag. This little bitty wallet is just big enough to hold a driver’s license and a… Read more ...

Free pattern: Super cute owl softie

July 24, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Ruth from Hammer & Thread shares a free pattern and tutorial for making these super cute owl softies. Know anybody hooooo needs a new softie? Get the free pattern and tutorial. [photo from Hammer & Thread] Looking for more… Read more ...

Tutorial: Felt fishing playset

July 24, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Larissa from Just Another Day in Paradise shows how to make a felt fishing playset. The eyes on the fishies are actually Velcro dots which can be picked up with the corresponding piece of Velcro on the hook. What a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make your own bra

July 24, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Max California shares a tutorial over at her blog, Queen of the Trailer Park, showing how she deconstructed a bra and then used it to create a new one. Wow!! I love the striped knit bra that she created! … Read more ...

Lookie what came in the mail: First batch of Dolly Donations!!

July 24, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Lookie what came in the mail yesterday – a box full of happy Dolly Donation dolls. Suzi from Heber Springs, Arkansas sent them in to our Craft Gossip Dolly Donation Challenge.

Aren’t they the sweetest? Look at those… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make cloth napkins from a pillowcase

July 24, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Julia from Adirondack Mama and Adirondack Patterns shows how to make cloth napkins from a pillowcase. One pillowcase will yield 4 napkins. This is a quick, easy sewing project that’s good for the environment in two ways – you’re making … Read more ...

Tutorial: Turn a onesie into a t-shirt

July 24, 2010 by Anne Weaver

While the crotch snaps of a onesie mean that a shirt always stays tucked in, they can be inconvenient during potty training. The few seconds it takes to get everything unsnapped may mean the difference between a success and an… Read more ...

Tutorial: Ruffle flower tank from a plain t-shirt

July 24, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Amber from Ruffles and Roses shows how to refashion a plain, boxy t-shirt into a fitted, fabulous tank embellished with ruffle flowers. So pretty!! Go to the tutorial. [photo from Ruffles and Roses] [tags]sewing, tutorial, t-shirt, tee, ruffle,… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern : Vintage pillowcase dress for women

July 24, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Editor’s note: The tutorial linked to in this post is no longer available.

We’ve all seen the pillowcase dress for little girls, but what about the grown-ups? Potholes & Pantyhose shows how you can turn a vintage pillowcase into a… Read more ...

Tutorial: No-sew netbook case from a fabric placemat

July 23, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Heather from Dollar Store Crafts guest blogs over at According the Kelly with a tutorial showing how to make a netbook case from a fabric placemat. The closure is made with sticky-back Velcro, so no sewing is required, though… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a baby sling

July 23, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Sarah from Dolls & Daydreams and Dolly Donations shows how to make a sling for carrying your baby. The sling allows you to carry baby all snuggled up against your body while still keeping your hands free. The picture here… Read more ...