Advent – Page 6

Tutorial: Ruffled throw pillow

August 9, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Rachel from Adventures of a DIY Mom shows how to make this ruffled throw pillow. Three rows of ruffles cover the bottom portion of the pillow, with a coordinating print peeking from the top. It would make a lovely addition… Read more ...

Kids’ creative table keeps them busy during school registration

August 5, 2013 by Anne Weaver

I was so excited when Michaels asked me to join their Back to School Adventure! I knew exactly what I wanted to do!! Let me set the scene… It’s registration day at your school. You head up to school, kid(s)… Read more ...

Tutorial: Superhero costume for a stuffed animal

July 6, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Leigh from Leigh Laurel Studios shows how to make a superhero costume for a favorite stuffed animal. Her tutorial includes how to amke the cape, a belt, wrist cuffs, and a mask. Then all he (or she) needs is a… Read more ...

Lookie what they made: Drawn thread embroidery on a little girl’s dress

May 29, 2013 by Anne Weaver

FrancesSuzanne guest posts in the Lost Arts of Sewing series at A Jennuine Life with a chronicle of their adventure using a drawn thread embroidery technique for the first time. The embroidery technique removes some of the threads from the… Read more ...

Sad news in our blogging community

May 17, 2013 by Anne Weaver

The news from Whip Up this morning is heartbreaking. Founder Kathreen Ricketson died unexpectedly in tragic accident while on a year-long adventure with her family. Her partner Rob Shugg is still missing. For more specifics on what happened, I’ll point … Read more ...

Winner, winner! Adventures in Pompom Land

May 5, 2013 by Anne Weaver

The winner of our giveaway last week for a copy of Adventures in Pompom Land PLUS a materials kit to make the cute little bluebird shown on the cover goes to…. ….commenter #23, Amanda, who said: I loved making traditional… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fleece dusting mitts

April 27, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Rachel from Adventures of a DIY Mom shows how you can sew up some mitt dusters out of inexpensive fleece. To use them, just put your hand in the mitt and go to town dusting the surfaces in your house. … Read more ...

Review & Giveaway: Adventures in Pompom Land

April 23, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Check out my review of Adventures in Pompom Land by Myko Diann Bocek! It’s over in our Giveaways section because there’s a giveaway at the end! Go read my review and leave a comment there to get entered to… Read more ...

Idea file: New life for an old concert shirt

April 22, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Sharon from A Vintage Crafty Adventure shows how she created a new version of a much-loved B-52s concert shirt. The original shirt had grown thin from years of wear, but the image on the front was still going strong. Her… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Peter Pan collar sweater refashion

April 22, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Suzannah from Adventures in Dressmaking shows how she refashioned this embellished V-neck sweater into a sleeker, chic-er version of itself. She removed the sleeves and gave it a retro-inspired Peter Pan collar. Go to her blog for the tute.… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Lower a top’s back neckline to make it reversible

March 14, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Suzannah fromAdventures in Dressmaking shows how she lowered the back neckline of a lace-backed top. With the small change to the neckline, the top is now front/back reversible. Go to her tute to see how to do it.… Read more ...

I’m going to QuiltCon! Squeeee!!!

February 5, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Who’s going to QuiltCon in Austin? I know one person who will be. ME!!!

And I know another person who’ll be there. Scarlett Burroughs, our Quilting editor, is going to be my road trip buddy. She’s one of my… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Oversized applique on striped shirt

February 4, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Striped shirts with oversized appliques are all kinds of popular right now. Suzannah from Adventures in Dressmaking shows how you can add one of your own to a t-shirt or sweater. Go to her tutorial to see how. [photo… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Easy reversible Christmas stocking

December 17, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Suzannah from Adventures in Dressmakingshows how to make a quick and easy reversible Christmas stocking. Get the how-to. [photo from Adventures in Dressmaking] Looking for more sewing patterns for handmade Christmas Stockings? Check these out on Etsy.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pocket Advent calendar wall hanging

November 28, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Cintia from My Poppet shows how to make an Advent calendar wall hanging. It’s covered in pockets to hold a small gift or candy for each day in Advent. She used a bright palette of purples and yellows and oranges… Read more ...