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What to say when someone asks you to sew for them

March 27, 2015 by Anne Weaver

When people know you can sew, you’ll often get requests for hemming, making blankets, that cool project they saw on Pinterest. Sometimes it’s something you’re willing to do, but sometimes… not. But you’re on the spot and you don’t… Read more ...

Tutorial: Infinity travel scarf that’s also a lightweight blanket

March 27, 2015 by Anne Weaver

This infinity scarf is one of Melissa’s (from Polka Dot Chair) go to travel items. At first glance, this looks just like a simple infinity scarf, but this has an extra feature. It unsnaps to make a travel blanket. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Presser foot organizer with labeled pockets

March 26, 2015 by Anne Weaver

A collection of specialty presser feet makes your machine more versatile and easier to use. Your sewing machine probably has a little box where you can store them, but they’ll all get jumbled together and it’s usually not that convenient… Read more ...

Tutorial: Oversized scrappy quilted monogram

March 26, 2015 by Anne Weaver

You can make this oversized scrappy monogram using a quilt as you go technique. Kimbo from A Girl and a Glue Gun guest blogs at Flamingo Toes with a tutorial showing how to make it. It would make a cute… Read more ...

Free pattern: Vintage bean bag toys or appliques

March 25, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Adele Bee Ann Sewing Patterns shares a free vintage pattern at the Pattern Patter blog for making these felt bean bag toys. The vintage project sheet includes patterns to make all of these: mouse, girl, sunflower, bird, soldier, bunny, and… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fabric Easter basket with wool felt applique

March 24, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Peta from She Quilts A lot shows how you can make these pretty fabric Easter baskets. The square fabric baskets are made from three coordinating fat quarters. And check out those outline appliques! Her tutorial also shares the technique… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a set of Easter napkins

March 24, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Melissa from Polkadot Chair shares a tutorial at We All Sew showing how you can make a set of Easter napkins. The fabric napkins are self binding, creating a contrast border around the edge. A bunny applique is added to… Read more ...

Free pattern: Easter bunny hot pad

March 23, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Staci from Crafty Staci shares her free hot pad pattern of the month. With Easter coming soon, her March pattern is for a bunny hot pad. How cute is he with his sweet bunny face and floppy bunny ears! Click… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Felt bunny egg cozy

March 23, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Lisa from A Spoonful of Sugar shares a tutorial showing how you can make these cute felt bunny egg cozies. They’re made from felt with a simple pattern that she provides as a free download. You can use them at… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make this coiled bowl from your fabric scraps

March 22, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Ronja from Nur Noch created this lovely fabric bowl out of her scraps and a spool of cord. She shares a tutorial showing how she did it. This would be so pretty for springtime décor! In her post she shows… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easter basket liner

March 22, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Melissa from Polkadot Chair shows how you can make an Easter basket that much more special with a custom made liner. Her tutorial shows how to measure your basket to figure out what size to cut your pieces, and then… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fabric napkins made 2 ways

March 21, 2015 by Anne Weaver

We prefer using fabric napkins at our house. I think they feel nicer than a paper napkin, and they’re a lot better for the environment. At the Coats & Clark blog, Sewing Secrets, you can see two ways of sewing… Read more ...

Tutorial: No-sew dip dyed placemats

March 20, 2015 by Anne Weaver

These dip dyed placemats would set a beautiful spring tablescape. Jen from My Fabuless Life shares a tutorial at Eighteen25 showing how you can make them. The edges are kept raw, so there’s no sewing required. If you have a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Convertible fleece sleeping bag and blanket

March 20, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Cheryl from Sew Can Do shows how you can make a convertible sleeping bag. It’s a soft, warm sleeping bag, but it also opens up to become a blanket. Instead of a long zipper like you find on most sleeping… Read more ...

SewingTutorial: Quilted pot holder

March 19, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Lindsay from Lindsay Sews and Craft Buds shows how you can make a quilted pot holder. It has a pocket where you can slide your hand to help protect it from a hot pan. You can make one in just… Read more ...