Product Reviews – Page 4

Review and Giveaway: The Essential Sewing Reference Tool

March 15, 2014 by Anne Weaver

I’ve got a new book review posted in our Giveaways section. Go there to read my review of The Essential Sewing Toolkit by Carla Hegeman Crim (The Scientific Seamstress) and to enter the giveaway to win a copy.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Faux button down tunic

March 13, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Sachiko from Tea Rose home shares a tutorial at Riley Blake Designs showing how to yourself a pretty new top for spring. It’s her faux button down tunic, a loose fitting sleeveless tunic. The buttons down the front are decorative… Read more ...

Free pattern: Hospital scrubs for an American Girl doll

March 3, 2014 by Anne Weaver

If you’re looking for a fun and creative way to add some unique pieces to your American Girl Doll’s wardrobe, look no further! AG Doll Fan from Arts and Crafts for your American Girl Doll has got you covered with… Read more ...

My Pennington Vertical Garden installed

October 17, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Disclosure: Post and giveaway sponsored by Pennington Vertical Gardens, but all opinions are my own. Please see below for additional disclosure. If you haven’t entered my giveaway for a $50 American Express gift card, go to my giveaway post and… Read more ...

Pennington Vertical Garden review, plus a giveaway for you

October 9, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Post and giveaway sponsored by Pennington Vertical Gardens, but all opinions are my own. Please see below for additional disclosure.

I’m posting over in our Giveaways section with a review of the Pennington Vertical Garden

and a giveaway for a… Read more ...

Winner of the Stitching for the Kitchen giveaway

July 8, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Last week I posted a review & giveaway of Gooseberry Patch’s Stitching for the Kitchen. The winner of the giveaway is commenter #35, Cathy Hansen, who says her favorite handmade kitchen accessories are table toppers. Congratulations, Cathy!

Be sure to… Read more ...

Tween Keepsake Board with Crafty Cuts from Michaels

July 8, 2013 by Anne Weaver

I was so excited when I found out that Michaels was going to be carrying fabrics. They’re called Crafty Cuts, precut fabric pieces in a variety of colors and fabric types (cotton, canvas, burlap, faux fur, felt, tulle, and crushed… Read more ...

Review: Bernina 780 with embroidery module, part 3

November 15, 2012 by Anne Weaver

I’ve already written in previous posts (here and here) about my general impressions of the Bernina 780

, as well as the low-down on two stand-out features: the Dual Feed and Bernina Stitch Regulator. Now I’m going to… Read more ...

Review: Bernina 780, part 2

November 14, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Yesterday I told you about the temporary addition to my sewing room – the Bernina 780

. I described some of the more basic features and my general impressions of the machine. Today I want to talk about two stand-out… Read more ...

Tutorial: Little girl’s back-to-school Penny Jumper

August 31, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Teresa from Crafting In My Closet created this retro back-t0-school jumper dress for her daughter. It’s a button front jumpber with a drop waist and a pleated skirt. She calls it her Penny Jumper, and the design is inspired by… Read more ...

Fray Check vs. the washing machine

August 26, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Fray Check

is a popular product used by many sewers and fabric enthusiasts to prevent fraying on their fabric edges. The product is a clear liquid solution that is applied to the fabric’s edge, which creates a protective barrier that… Read more ...

Tutorial: Little girl capris with bubble pockets

July 1, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Heidi from Elegance & Elephants shows how to make a pair of capri pants with pockets for little girls. The pockets are gathered at the top with elastic, creating a cute bubble effect. Get the tutorial. [photo from Elegance… Read more ...

Tutorial: Color blocked bolster pillow for a queen size bed

June 13, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shows how to make a color blocked bolster pillow. The dimensions they give are for one that will fit a queen sized bed. You could adjust the length to fit a larger or smaller bed. Go to their tutorial… Read more ...

Book Review: Stash Happy Applique

May 29, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Stash Happy: Applique

by Claire Shaffer is the latest in the Stash Happy series from Lark Crafts. Within this book are 25 projects where applique makes the design. The smaller pieces of fabric typically used in applique will send… Read more ...

Tutorial: Polar bear bath mitt

February 21, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Abby from Things for Boys shares a tutorial for making this polar bear wash mitt. Awww… Isn’t he the cutest? Get the tutorial. [photo from Things for Boys]… Read more ...