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Tutorial: Quick felt wine bottle gift bag

December 18, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Beth from The Renegade Seamstress has a 1-minute video showing how you can make a felt gift bag perfect for gifting a bottle of wine. You won’t even need a sewing machine because it’s sewn together with a blanket stitch. … Read more ...

Tutorial and pattern: Pinch grip oven mitt

December 11, 2017 by Anne Weaver

This oven mitt lets you get a good grip when picking up a hot pan while still protecting your hands. Mayra from So Sew Easy shares a free sewing pattern for making one. Choose two cotton prints – one of… Read more ...

Tutorial: Peace and Joy Christmas pillows

December 8, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Who couldn’t use a little more peace and joy in their house, especially during the hectic holidays? Emily from Life Sew Savory shows how you can these Christmas throw pillows with wishes of Peace and Joy on the front. The… Read more ...

Tutorial and pattern: Snow globe pillow cover

December 6, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Living in the southern US, snow at Christmas has happened maybe twice in my lifetime. But a girl can dream, right? This snow globe Christmas pillow is my little way of having a snowy Christmas even it it’s still 60… Read more ...

Tutorial: Scrap fabric Christmas tree sign

December 4, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Kim from Bugaboo City used scrap fabrics to make the Christmas trees on this wooden sign. As a costumer, she has a healthy stash of scraps in different textures and colors. If your stash doesn’t have the more richly textured… Read more ...

Tutorial: Upcycled sweater Christmas tree pillow

December 3, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Claire from Pillar Box Blue shares a tutorial for making this cute pom pom Christmas tree pillow from an upcycled sweater. She used a green wool sweater which she felted before turning it into a pillow shaped like a Christmas… Read more ...

Tutorial and pattern: Merry and Bright Christmas towels

December 3, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Add some fun Christmas cheer to your kitchen with these cute Merry and Bright retro towels! Amanda from Jedi Craft Girl shares a tutorial and free pattern at Therm O Web. They’re quick to sew and make great gifts. Use… Read more ...

Tutorial: Scrap fabric Christmas tree banner

December 3, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Kim from Bugaboo City shows how you can use your scraps to make this beautiful Christmas tree banner. The edges are left raw, which gives it a lovely rustic look. Using scraps give a wonderful mix of color and pattern… Read more ...

Video tutorial: 2 ways to make a pillowcase

December 2, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Simple Simon & Co. shares a couple of video tutorials showing two ways you can sew a pillowcase. Both methods will create a pillowcase with a contrast cuff at the opening and a clean finish on the inside. The first… Read more ...

Tutorial: Snowman embroidery hoop art

November 29, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Staci from Crafty Staci has a free pattern for this cute snowman embroidery hoop art. He’s actually made from two hoops, attached together to create his snowman body. He’s wearing a scarf around his neck and fluffy pom pom muffs… Read more ...

Tutorial and pattern: Christmas poinsettia quilted table runner

November 22, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Mayra from So Sew Easy shows how you can create this lovely quilted poinsettia table runner. The dimensional poinsettia looks complicated but it’s actually quite easy to sew. Finished dimensions are 41″ long x 15″ wide. Click below for her… Read more ...

Tutorial: DIY Hair Towel Wrap

November 14, 2017 by Anne Weaver

There are people who can wrap a towel around their wet hair after a shower, and balance that thing on their head and keep it from coming undone. I am not one of those people. Emily from Life Sew Savory… Read more ...

Tutorial: Peace on Earth Christmas banner

November 14, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Melissa from Polka Dot Chair shares a tutorial for making this Christmas banner. The words Peace On Earth are appliqued from a Christmas fabric and accented with holly leaf appliques. If you have a Cricut Maker machine, you can download… Read more ...

Tutorial: How to make a planket

November 11, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Do you know what a planket is? I’ll give you a hint: It’s similar to a quillow, but with a blanket instead of a quilt. If you still don’t know what one is, a planket is a blanket that folds… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: 3 ways to put a handwritten recipe on a tea towel

November 9, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Tutorial: 3 ways to put a handwritten recipe on a tea towel

A favorite family recipe printed on a tea towel makes a heartfelt and treasured gift, especially when the recipe is written in grandma’s (or other loved family member’s) handwriting. Autumn from It’s Always Autumn gives the run-down on three methods… Read more ...