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Free pattern: Lego Indiana Jones costume shirt

October 20, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Max California shows how she made this Lego Indiana Jones costume shirt for her son. He reenacts the video game regularly as part of his play. Now he has the outfit to wear during his adventuring. It looks like a… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Diamond Apron

September 17, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Danielle from Peanut Life Adventures shows how to make her diamond apron. The main piece is a fabric square set on point. At the top, the tip folds over to make a pointed bib. The bottom corner makes a pointed… Read more ...

Tutorial: Embroidery thread book organizer

August 19, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Rachel from Adventures of a DIY Mom made this fabric book to keep her embroidery threads organized. The cover is made from fabric, with a button and loop closure. The “pages” inside are zip top baggies. The clear bags make… Read more ...

Tutorial: Ruffled throw pillow

August 9, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Rachel from Adventures of a DIY Mom shows how to make this ruffled throw pillow. Three rows of ruffles cover the bottom portion of the pillow, with a coordinating print peeking from the top. It would make a lovely addition… Read more ...

Kids’ creative table keeps them busy during school registration

August 5, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

I was so excited when Michaels asked me to join their Back to School Adventure! I knew exactly what I wanted to do!! Let me set the scene… It’s registration day at your school. You head up to school, kid(s)… Read more ...

Tutorial: Superhero costume for a stuffed animal

July 6, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Leigh from Leigh Laurel Studios shows how to make a superhero costume for a favorite stuffed animal. Her tutorial includes how to amke the cape, a belt, wrist cuffs, and a mask. Then all he (or she) needs is a… Read more ...

Lookie what they made: Drawn thread embroidery on a little girl’s dress

May 29, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

FrancesSuzanne guest posts in the Lost Arts of Sewing series at A Jennuine Life with a chronicle of their adventure using a drawn thread embroidery technique for the first time. The embroidery technique removes some of the threads from the… Read more ...

Sad news in our blogging community

May 17, 2013 by Anne Weaver 3 Comments

The news from Whip Up this morning is heartbreaking. Founder Kathreen Ricketson died unexpectedly in tragic accident while on a year-long adventure with her family. Her partner Rob Shugg is still missing. For more specifics on what happened, I’ll point … Read more ...

Suzannah from Adventures in Dressmaking shows how she refashioned this embellished V-neck sweater into a sleeker, chic-er version of itself. She removed the sleeves and gave it a retro-inspired Peter Pan collar. Go to her blog for the tute.… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Lower a top’s back neckline to make it reversible

March 14, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Suzannah fromAdventures in Dressmaking shows how she lowered the back neckline of a lace-backed top. With the small change to the neckline, the top is now front/back reversible. Go to her tute to see how to do it.… Read more ...

I’m going to QuiltCon! Squeeee!!!

February 5, 2013 by Anne Weaver 3 Comments

Who’s going to QuiltCon in Austin? I know one person who will be. ME!!!

And I know another person who’ll be there. Scarlett Burroughs, our Quilting editor, is going to be my road trip buddy. She’s one of my… Read more ...

Free pattern: Lego Indiana Jones costume shirt

Sewing Tutorial: Diamond Apron

Tutorial: Embroidery thread book organizer

Tutorial: Ruffled throw pillow

Kids’ creative table keeps them busy during school registration

Tutorial: Superhero costume for a stuffed animal

Lookie what they made: Drawn thread embroidery on a little girl’s dress

Sad news in our blogging community

Winner, winner! Adventures in Pompom Land

Tutorial: Fleece dusting mitts

Review & Giveaway: Adventures in Pompom Land

Idea file: New life for an old concert shirt

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Peter Pan collar sweater refashion

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Lower a top’s back neckline to make it reversible

I’m going to QuiltCon! Squeeee!!!