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Book Review: Stash Happy Applique

May 29, 2012 by Anne Weaver

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: Handstitched felt phone case

May 29, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Michael Ann from Michael Ann Made guest blogs at Yellow Bird Yellow Beard with a tutorial showing how to sew up a cute little phone case. It’s all handsewn out of felt, with a scrap of pretty fabric on the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Zippered coin purse and key fob

May 18, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Leah from Sew Spoiled shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a zippered coin purse on a key fob. She suggests making them for teacher gifts. That’s an awesome idea!! And because the coin purse is small,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Scrappy knotted fabric wreath

May 17, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Jenni from Vintage Umbrella shows how to make scrappy knotted fabric wreath, no sewing required. For a truly scrappy look, hit your scrap stash for all the strips. For a color-coordinated scrappy look, you can buy small cuts of a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Vintage-inspired lace headband with twisted fabric flowers

May 16, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs shows how to make a beautiful vintage-inspired lace headband with rolled fabric flowers. The flowers are made from strips of scrap fabric that she twists and rolls into a rosette. No sewing is required, but… Read more ...

Lookie what she made: Kid’s teepee from old shirts

May 12, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Lookie what Marigold from Hideous! Dreadful! Stinky! made out of a bunch of old dress shirts! She pieced them together with some colorful fabric scraps to make a teepee for her kids to play under. How cool is that! Read … Read more ...

Tutorial: Scrappy needle book

May 7, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Emedoodle from Mommy’s Nap Time shows how to use your fabric scraps to make a little needle book. The “cover” is made of a scrappy patchwork, and felt “pages” on the inside hold your needles and pins. At just… Read more ...

Tutorial: Tiny pincushion you can attach to your needlework scissors

May 2, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Emedoodle from Mommy’s Nap Time shows how to make a tiny little pincushion. A long loop allows you to hang it through the handles of your needlework scissors so the two will always be together. It takes just small pieces… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sleepy scrappy fish softie

April 18, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Beth from Love From Beth shares a tutorial at Moda Bake Shop showing how to make her sleepy scrappy fish softie. All those fabric and ribbon scales and tabs are fun for small fingers to grab a hold of. Each… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pillowcase nightgowns for 18″ dolls

April 13, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Jen from iCandy Handmade shows how to make a quick and easy pillowcase nightgown for an 18″ doll. The doll-sized nightgowns were inspired by the kid-sized pillowcase gowns she made for her daughter. She used scraps of fabric for the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Drawstring doggie treat bag

April 6, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Crafting a Green World shows how to make a drawstring bag to hold doggie treats, so you can carry them with you without leaving crumby mess in the bottom of your pockets. A fabric loop and metal ring make it… Read more ...

Tutorial: Scrap fabric magnetic bookmark

April 3, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Karen from Sew Many Ways shares a fun project for using up small scraps of your favorite fabrics. You can make a magnetic bookmark! The One business card sized sticky back magnet will make one bookmark. Clever idea!! Get the … Read more ...

Tutorial: Easter bunny embroidery hoop art

April 3, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Gwen from Gwenny Penny shows how to create this super cute Easter bunny embroidery hoop art. The design is simple but ohhh so sweet. He can be stitched together quickly and made from your fabric scraps. Get the tutorial.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Felt and fabric bunny ears you can make with your child

April 2, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Amy from Mahlimoo, Me & Three created these cute bunny ears with her kids using felt and fabric scraps. The sewing is easy and they come together quickly. Her son did most of the sewing on his set of ears. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Beanbag easel for an iPad or other tablet

April 1, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Teresa Down Under shows how to make a beanbag easel to prop up an iPad or other tablet for easy reading. She uses hers in the kitchen so she can easily read the recipes on her iPad. Brilliant!! It’s made… Read more ...