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Tutorial: Valentine bookmarks that kids can sew

February 8, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Nicole from Improv Diary, and c0-author of Improv Sewing, shows how to make a Valentine’s bookmark that kids can sew. The stitching all just for decoration so there’s no wrong way. And they’re quick to make, so they… Read more ...

Tutorial: Felt piggy bank

February 8, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Check out this piggy bank that Onel from Onelmon made! It’s an actual functioning piggy bank stitched from felt. She made it to celebrate Chinese New Year. A length of PVC pipe on his insides gives him his round piggy… Read more ...

Tutorial: Big bow and sash for little girl dresses

February 8, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Is there anything girlier than a sash tied into a big bow at the back of a dress? Or how about a wide sash tied into a bow at the neck of a pillowcase dress? Destri from The Mother Huddle… Read more ...

Tutorial: Faux fur Alpaca bag

February 7, 2013 by Anne Weaver

I am absolutely swooning over this little alpaca bag that Eri from Llevo el invierno made for her girl. Except I don’t know that I could give it to my daughter. I might have to keep it for myself. If… Read more ...

Tutorial: Faux fur slip-through scarf

February 7, 2013 by Anne Weaver

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Anneliese from Aesthetic Nest guest blogs in the Winter Whites series at Kojo Designs with a tutorial showing how to make a faux fur slip-through scarf. The faux fur is sooo pretty! And warm, too! It’s hard to see because… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fabric box-basket

February 7, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shows how you can make a fabric box-basket. It’s a practial and pretty storage solution that can work in any room of your house. Their tutorial includes instructions for making a patchwork version and a solid version. Go to … Read more ...

Winners of Crafty Girls Talk

February 7, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Last week I had two copies of Crafty Girls Talk

by Jennifer Forest to give away to Craft Gossip readers – one in printed format and one in a Kindle format. (Check out my review of the book here.) Crafty… Read more ...

Tutorial: Cover your moccasins with fabric

February 7, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Liz from Cotton & Curls shows how to cover the tops of a pair of moccasins with a piece of fabric. Her DIY adds a pop of color and pattern to the suede shoes. And because it’s handstitched down, you… Read more ...

Tutorial: Dress your 18″ doll for Valentine’s day

February 7, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Are you looking for a fun and creative way to celebrate Valentine’s Day with your little ones? Look no further! Veronica from SewVery has created a special tutorial for Nap Time Crafters that shows you how to make a beautiful… Read more ...

Tutorial: Monster tote bag from an old cushion cover

February 7, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Cintia from My Poppet turned an unwanted cushion cover into a crazy cute monster tote. And it’s the perfect size for carrying books! She shares a tutorial showing how she did it. Go to My Poppet for the tute.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Double-layer chiffon halter blouse

February 7, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Deby from So Sew Easy shows how to make a double-layer chiffon halter blouse. The construction is similar to a girl’s pillowcase dress, but the style is all grown up. Go to her blog for the how-to. [photo from… Read more ...

Tutorial: Valentines XOXO pillows

February 6, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Jessica from Me Sew Crazy guest blogs over at Craftaholics Anonymous with a tutorial showing how to make a set of Valentine’s pillows in X’s and O’s. Go to her tutorial. [photo from Me Sew Crazy on Craftaholics Anonymous]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Heart-shaped lapel

February 6, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Did you see that cool heart-shaped lapel on Maria from La Inglesita‘s entry into last week’s Project Run and Play? She won the challenge, so now she’s sharing a tutorial showing how she made it. Yay!! Go to … Read more ...

Tutorial: Draft a pattern for a clutch frame

February 6, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Clutch frame purses are sooo cute! They’re small and they’re snappy. But with a wide variety of sizes and shapes of frames available, there’s no one-size-fits-all pattern for making the bag. Caila from Caila Made shows how to draft your… Read more ...

Free pattern: Duckbill platypus softie

February 6, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Stacie from Yellow Spool shares a free pattern for making the cutest duckbill platypus softie. His felt bill looks like a big ol’ smile. And his platypus tail is sooo cute! Get the pattern and how-to on her blog.… Read more ...