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How to make a pincushion that sharpens your pins and needles

February 10, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Over the years I’ve featured a lot of pincushion tutorials. They’re quick little projects that are useful, too. Bite Sized Biggie shows the secret ingredient to make your pincushion a needle and pin sharpening pincushion. (Note: If you leave… Read more ...

Free pattern: Pom pom toque

January 27, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Melanie from The Littlest Studio shares a free pattern for this pom pom toque. It’s an easy style to make, and super cute with a giant pom pom on top. It’s lined so you can just roll up the bottom… Read more ...

Free pattern: Blizzard Bonnet pixie hat for kids

January 26, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Kristi from sweetkm shares a free pattern at Petit à Petit and Family for making her Blizzard Bonnet. The pixie hat looks fairy tale sweet while giving full coverage to the head and ears. Click below for her free pattern:… Read more ...

Sewing design decisions that will make your projects shine

January 18, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Beautiful sewing projects don’t just happen by chance. They happen as a result of smart design decisions all along the way, from choosing a pattern or fabric to taking care when cutting it out. The problem is we often don’t… Read more ...

Free pattern: Burp cloth that becomes a bib

January 17, 2016 by Anne Weaver

This burp cloth has a contoured shape that fits nicely on your shoulder. But that contour shape has another purpose – it allows the burp cloth to also be used as a bib. Smart! Joy from Joy’s Jots, Shots &… Read more ...

Free pattern: Knotted baby hat

January 15, 2016 by Anne Weaver

I love a knotted hat on a baby. They’re just so cute!! Kerri from How Does She shares a free pattern and tutorial for making them. The stretch knit hats are easy to make. Sew up a bunch of them… Read more ...

Free pattern: Fringed fleece Mohawk hat for kids

January 11, 2016 by Anne Weaver

How cute is this fleece Mohawk hat? Create Kids Couture shares a free pattern for making one. The fringe Mohawk is a fun look! The ear flaps will keep ears covered in the cold air, and the long braided straps… Read more ...

Tutorial: Mouse wrist support that wraps around your desk edge

January 11, 2016 by Anne Weaver

If you use the computer (and mouse) for any length of time, it’s nice to have some support for your wrist. Patti from Garden Matter has figured out how to make a padded fabric wrist support that wraps around the… Read more ...

Free pattern: Child’s cat ear beret

December 15, 2015 by Anne Weaver

A child’s beret is made that much cuter with the addition of some cat ears. Melissa from Rebel & Malice guest blogs at Lulu & Celeste with a free pattern for making one. Fleece is a good fabric to use… Read more ...

Tutorial: Reading blanket that keeps your arms covered

November 22, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Reading a book while curled up in bed is a happy luxury. But when it’s cool outside of the covers, your book holding hand can get cold. Detective Houndstooth shows how you can make a reading blanket, with arms sewn… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Slouchy beanie hat in all sizes

November 20, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shares a tutorial at Riley Blake Designs showing how you can make one. It’s made from stretch knit fabric and is fully lined so you can roll the bottom up without any… Read more ...

A felt birthday crown that holds its shape

November 10, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Jill from Snugglebug University shows the felt crown she made for her daughter’s birthday. You have to see what she used as a frame so it holds its round shape! She also made a matching crown for her to wear.… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Pom pom fleece hat for kids

October 25, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Denise from DIY Crush shares a free pattern for making this simple pom pom fleece hat. The shape is simple and the sewing is easy. The two big pom poms at the ears make it extra cute. Her free pattern… Read more ...

Tutorial: Witch hat Halloween headband

October 19, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Terra from Mama Says Sew shares a tutorial at Make It and Love It showing how you can make this witch hat headband. The itty bitty witch hat is made from felt and perches on top of the headband. Cute… Read more ...

Tutorial: No-sew cross hatch tablerunner

October 8, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Jenni from I Spy DIY shows how you can make this cross hatch ribbon table runner, with no sewing required. The strong graphic lines are eye catching, especially when done up in black and white. She builds the cross hatch… Read more ...