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Tutorial: Bead curtain with a modern twist

April 29, 2009 by Anne Weaver

The bead curtain goes from groovy to modern with this project by Moda Bake Shop. Long strands of plastic beads are replaced by ribbons of fabric (from a Jelly Roll (precut fabrics), of course) with wooden beads strung here… Read more ...

Tutorial: Patchwork oven mitts

April 27, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Linda Permann shares a tutorial on Cut Out + Keep for making these patchwork oven mitts. She uses a cocktail napkin for one side. Get the how-to. [tags]sewing, tutorial, hot, pad, oven, mitt[/tags]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Dining room chair pad with removable cover

April 25, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Spool{} shares a tutorial for making chair cushions from a fabric shower curtain she picked up on clearance from Target. The buttonholess at the top of the shower curtain become functional pieces of the finished cushion, allowing you to tie… Read more ...

Tutorial: Cloth napkins

April 22, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Wipe your mouth earth-friendly style with cloth napkins instead of paper. Skip To My Lou shows how to make them using both a mitered corner and a folded corner. Get the tutorial. [tags]sewing, tutorial, cloth, napkins, eco-friendly[/tags]… Read more ...

Sneak Peek: Patrick Lose designs a line for Project Linus

April 17, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Patrick Lose has designed a fabric line for Project Linus. The graphics (dots, stripes, images of children) and the bright colors make this line a natural choice for making a handmade blanket or quilt as a comfort to a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Hooded play cape from a fleece blanket

April 17, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Dollar Store Crafts shares a tutorial for making a hooded play cape from a discount fleece blanket. If you don’t have a fleece blanket, you could easily substitute a square of fleece. Get the tutorial. [tags]sewing, tutorial, hooded, play,… Read more ...

Update your kitchen with cafe curtains

April 16, 2009 by Anne Weaver

If a complete kitchen redo is out of the question, you can still add a punch of color with a small sewing project. Just Deanna did just that when she made these cafe curtains. She gives a run-down so you… Read more ...

New sewing patterns from Lila Tueller

April 16, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Lila Tueller has a handful of new patterns to offer. Siz of them, if I counted correctly. Skirts, bags, a blanket, even a pair of fabric boots. Check them out on Lila Tueller’s blog. [tags]sewing, patterns, lila tueller[/tags]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a sleepover ensemble

April 14, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Marcus Fabrics shares a free pattern for making a sleepover ensemble, including a sleep mask, a drawstring backpack, and a quillow (blanket that folds into a pillow). Get the how-to. [via FabTalk] [tags]sewing, tutorial, sleepover, ensemble, mask, blanket,… Read more ...

Tutorial: A smaller version of the potholder mitt

April 13, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Vicki Welsh from Field Trips in Fiber recently posted a tutorial for a potholder mitt. She’s followed that up with a tutorial for making a smaller verion of the potholder mitt. Get the tute! [tags]sewing, tutorial, potholder, mitt, hot pad[/tags]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Mega gift set for an expectant mom

April 5, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Juicy Bits shares a tutorial to make a fabulous gift set for an expectant mom. It includes a baby blanket, a reversible bib, a burp cloth, and an embellished onesie. The tutorial is offered in two parts. Read Part 1… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a potholder with hand pockets

April 2, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Vicki Welsh from Field Trips in Fiber shows how to make this potholder. It’s made with two pockets so you can fit your hand in there. Get the tutorial. [tags]sewing, tutorial, potholder, mitt, pocket[/tags] Potholders also known as Heat… Read more ...