Lisa from Crafty Mamas starts a series of posts all about using patterns from the Ottobre Design Magazine.  Pattern magazines like this are rich in design, but in order to pack so many patterns into one magazine they print multiple… Read more ...

Janine from Heidi in Lederhosen show show to make her Rondo pouch, a small drawstring bag with a round base.  She’ll be using as eco-friendly wrapping for a friend’s Christmas present.  What a great idea!!   Get the tute. [photo… Read more ...

Teresa from My Patchwork shows how to make a fabric sleeve that holds an extra roll of toilet paper.  It hangs from the bar of your toilet paper roll holder, and keeps a spare roll so you’ll have it right… Read more ...

Jess from  Bits for Baby and Craftiness Is Not Optional shows how to make her Only-The-Essentials Wallet.  The simple felt wallet has just enough space for to hold an ID or credit card and some folded money, but it still… Read more ...

Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shows how to make her Plaid Neck Wrap.  The simple neck scarf adds an extra layer of warmth for the cool autumn days.  Get the tute. [photo from Shwin & Shwin]… Read more ...

Eva Foreva shares a tutorial showing how to make a lavender pyramid sachet.  The small scented pouch can be placed just about anywhere – by a pillow, in a drawer, even in the car.  It would make such a thoughtful… Read more ...

Vanessa from Crafty Gemini shares the latest video in her Beginning Sewing Series that shows how to read and use a commercial pattern.  This video shows how to prepare your fabric and the tissue pattern, as well as how to… Read more ...