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Tutorial: Scrappy stars 4th of July table runner

June 17, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Malory from Snips & Spice shows how to make a cute table runner for 4th of July. The patchwork table runner is appliqued with raw edges and scrappy stars. She shows one with just three blocks, but you could make… Read more ...

Tutorial: Flag Day Pillow

June 15, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Autie from iCandy Handmade guest blogs over at The Crafting Chicks with a tutorial showing how to make her Flag Day Pillow. The front of the pillow is inspired by the American flag. Instead of stars on a blue field,… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Anthro-inspired funky stripe throw pillow

June 7, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Suzannah from Creative Dressmaking and Adventures in Dressmaking shows how she made this funky stripe throw pillow, inspired by a similar pillow from Anthropologie. It’s actually the reverse side of her bohemian pillow, so she’s getting two looks from one… Read more ...

Tutorial: Beachcomber Bag

June 5, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Christina from 2 Little Hooligans shares a tutorial on her blog for making her Beachcomber Bag. You can take the drawstring bag with you on trips to the beach or pool, or on other summer adventures. Fabric-covered elastic loops around… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Bohemian throw pillow with floral applique

June 2, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Suzannah from Creative Dressmaking and Adventures in Dressmaking shows how she made her beautiful Bohemian throw pillow with floral applique, inspired by a similar pillow from Anthropologie. She was able to find all the fabric and applique motifs she needed… Read more ...

Tutorial: Turn your favorite fabrics into puzzle blocks

May 25, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jess from Craftiness is Not Optional shows how you can turn some of your favorite fabric prints into an favorite toy for your child. She uses Mod Podge to glue the fabrics to the sides of wooden blocks, making a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Child’s superhero shirt with removable cape

May 17, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Kirsten from Embellish Printables shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a child’s superhero shirt with removable cape. The front is stenciled with a superhero logo. The cape attached to the back is made removable with Velcro… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pirate hook softie

May 14, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Kimberly from bugaboo, mini, mr, and me shares a tutorial at Everyday Mom Ideas showing how to make a pirate hook softie. The felt version allows all the pirate-y fun of a plastic store-bought costume version, but without the danger… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Anthro Orimono-inspired pillow

May 13, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Suzannah from Creative Dressmaking shares a tutorial on her blog, Adventures in Dressmaking, showing how to recreate the look of the popular Orimono pillow design from Anthropologie. The beautiful flower design can be made from the bits of fabric in… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Paperbag Skirt

May 8, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Suzannah from Adventures in Dressmaking shares a tutorial on Grosgrain for making a skirt with a paperbag waist. The high waist is pleated and ties in the front with a belt. Love it! Get the tutorial. [photo from Adventures… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Summer Lovin tee with swoop shoulder yokes

April 28, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jess from Craftiness Is Not Optional shows how to make her Summer Lovin tee for little girls. I love the swoop shoulder yokes! The buttoned yokes take the shirt up a notch without being too dressy. I know it’s intended… Read more ...

PatternFile giveaway winner!

April 25, 2011 by Anne Weaver

I’m a few days late posting the winner of the PatternFile giveaway. Easter weekend (and all the prep beforehand) will do that. I’m happy to announce now that the winner of the PatternFile software and license is none other… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Hoppy bunny softie

April 22, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Lark Crafts shares a free tutorial for making this Hoppy bunny softie out of a wool scarf. It’s an excerpt from the book Craft Challenge: Dozens of Ways to Repurpose Scarves

by Nathalie Mornu. You could make one for Easter,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Ruffled Easter egg tee

April 21, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Amy from Positively Splendid shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she made this cute ruffled Easter egg tee. It’s just a few days until Easter, but there’s still time to make one as a last minute gift for… Read more ...

Tutorial: Upcycled chipboard Easter egg bunting

April 21, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Anne Weil from flax & twine guest blogs at Poppytalk with a tutorial showing how to make this cute upcycled Easter egg bunting. The pennants are made from recycled chipboard with bits of scrap fabric sandwiched between. Get the how-to… Read more ...