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Lookie what she made: Week calendar with daily weather

January 2, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Papgena from Papgena Made It shows the fabric calendar she created to help her daughter learn the days of the week. A circle marker shows which day it is, and the removable icons show the weather for each day. Read … Read more ...

Tutorial: Microwaveable pocket hand warmers

January 2, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Jen from Diamonds, Fur, and Laundry shows how to make these microwaveable hand warmers that you can slip into the pockets of your winter coat. My cold-natured self thinks this is a great idea!! Go to the tutorial. [photo… Read more ...

Tutorial: Zippered wristlet

January 2, 2010 by Anne Weaver

For those times when a purse is just too bulky to carry around, pack your essentials into a small zippered wristlet. Miss Prickly from My Inner Old Lady shows how to make one. Go to the tutorial. [photo… Read more ...

Tutorial: Corsage from old jeans

January 2, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Sachiko from Tea Rose Home created this lovely corsage out of an old pair of jeans, with beads stitced into the center. You could also use a vintage button in the center for a similar look. Go to the tutorial… Read more ...

Start the new year with a clean sewing machine!

January 2, 2010 by Anne Weaver

When cleaning out and organizing for the New Year, don’t forget about your sewing machine. Keeping your machine clean will keep in running smoothly for all your sewing projects in the year to come. Read about cleaning your machine from … Read more ...

Tutorial: “Moving Bag” removable purse organizer

January 2, 2010 by Anne Weaver

If you’re someone who enjoys changing purses to match outfits or occasion, then this “moving bag” might be just the thing for you. Lia from Lia’s Space made it for her mother so that she can easily move her essentials… Read more ...

Cool idea: Appliqued eyelet revamps a holey sweater

January 2, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Becca from Blue Cricket Designs shows how she covered up a hole in a sweater with eyelet from another shirt. The eyelet design was taken from the bottom of the shirt, cut apart, and appliqued on to the sweater. Voila! … Read more ...

Tutorial: Turn an Ugly Doll into a fun chalk bag

January 2, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Jennifer Sterns from J. Sterns Designs shows how to convert an Ugly Doll into a chalk bag. The simple shapes of these whimsical softies lend themselves to an easy refashion. Go to the tutorial. [photo from J. Sterns Designs]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a “Best Of…” Book to record family memories

January 1, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Kirstin from kojodesigns writes on her blog about a longtime New Year’s Eve tradition in her family. They’d make tape recorded conversations as the family reflected upon the past year and their hopes for the coming year(s). This year, she… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a fold-up laundry bag

January 1, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Craft Leftovers has the how-to for making this laundry bag that folds and Snaps

into a small square for storage in between laundry trips. The handles from braided fabric scraps add a pop of color. Go to the tutorial.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Scrappy scarf

January 1, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Kellie from Greenhab and The Green Phone Booth guest blogs at Make It From Scratch with a tutorial for making these pretty scrappy scarves. If you’ve got any fabric scraps left over from your Christmas sewing, this is a great… Read more ...