Scrap Fabric – Page 68

Free pattern: Mouse pincushion

March 7, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Ellie from Bustle and Sew shares a free pattern on her blog for making this adorable mouse pincushion. I love their little mouse whiskers and their scrappy fabric tails! Get the free pattern. [photo from Bustle and Sew] Looking… Read more ...

Tutorial: Paint and organza Petal Tee

March 2, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Cheri from I Am Momma, Hear Me Roar shows how she uses fabric paint and organiza scraps to make this beautiful petal tee. Because she starts with a store-bought t-shirt, it’s a quick and easy project. Get the tutorial.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Eyeglass case from wool or felt

March 1, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shows how to make this eyeglass case out of wool or felt. The soft fabric will help protect the lenses. It takes just an 8″x8″ square to make one. (You’ll also need bias tape and other notions). Get the … Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a thread catcher from fabric strips

March 1, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Leanne from The Stitching Room shows how to make this cute pieced fabric basket. It’s just the right size to use as a thread catcher. It’s made from 8 strips of fabric, making this a great “scrap bag” project. Get … Read more ...

From my studio last week: February 28, 2011

February 28, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Evidently it was “panty week” at my house last week. I needed some new panties, and used that as an excuse to pare down the knit fabric scrap bins. I used my larger pieces to make panties for myself, and… Read more ...

Q & A with ReSew author Jenny Wilding Cardon

February 25, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Today I’m super excited to present a Q & A session with Jenny Wilding Cardon, author of ReSew: Turn Thrift Store Finds Into Fabulous Designs. (Check out my review & giveaway for a chance to win a copy of … Read more ...

Tutorial: Curly ribbon from fun fabric prints

February 22, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs shows how to make your own curly ribbon with fun prints from strips of fabric. You can mix and match the colors and patterns of the fabric strips to make fantastic bows for little girls’… Read more ...

From my studio last week: February 21, 2011

February 21, 2011 by Anne Weaver

So not much happened in my studio last week. Not even the cleaning that was so badly needed. Even so, I did get a few things accomplished.

I picked up this hot pink cashmere cowl neck sweater at a thrift… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pieced oval mug mat and coffee cozy

February 17, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Crafty Staci shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make an oval mug mat and matching coffee cozy. Hers is pieced from a bunch of 1-inch strips of fabric. This would be an awesome way to use up… Read more ...

Tutorial: Braided scrap fabric heart ornament

February 14, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Dutch Girl Textiles shares a tutorial on their blog showing how to make this heart ornament from wire and braided scrap fabric. This is such a cute ornament, and a great way to use up the scraps! Get the tutorial… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fabric Valentine’s treat bags

February 10, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Dana from MADE shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make these fabric Valentine’s treat bags. Cuuuuute!!! They’re quick to sew up and you can make them from small bits of fabric. You could sew up enough for… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Valentine’s Mini Bunting

February 7, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Chris from Pickup Some Creativity shows how she made this Valentine’s Mini Bunting with scrap fabric hearts. This is so cute!! She used hers to decorate an all-season wreath for her front door. Get the tutorial. And check out… Read more ...

From my studio last week: February 7, 2011

February 7, 2011 by Anne Weaver

I’m all the time posting links out to tutorials and other people’s projects, but I rarely show a peak at the things that I create. So here’s my experiment with a new feature: a weekly recap of some of the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Scrappy hearts Valentine’s garland

February 4, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Mrs. Cummings Rx combines stuffed fabric hearts and tied fabric strips to make this scrappy Valentine’s garland, and she shares a tutorial showing how she made it. This would make a cute decoration for your mantel! Get the tutorial.… Read more ...

Free pattern: Bullfinch scrap fabric ornament

January 29, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Head over to Sew, Mama, Sew! for a free pattern for making this little bullfinch ornament made from bits and pieces of scrap fabric. It’s an excerpt from the book Scandinavian Stitches by Kajsa Wikman. Go to the free pattern.… Read more ...