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Tie your wrapped gifts in selvage and offcut fabric ribbons

December 4, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Pam from Threading My Way shows a clever use for selvages and fabric trimmings. Instead of throwing them away, she uses them as ribbons when wrapping gifts. The printed designs are a fun pop of color against a plain kraft… Read more ...

Free pattern: Christmas tree carried home on a car

December 4, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Kiki from Kiki and Company guest blogs at U Create with a free pattern for making this applique of a Christmas tree being carried home on top of a VW bug. She put it on a tea towel, but it… Read more ...

Tutorial: Reusable fast gift wrap sleeves

December 4, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Sew4Home shares a tutorial for making these reusable fabric gift wrap sleeves that will make gift wrapping a breeze. Just slide your gift in, tie it shut, and attach a tag. Done. No tissue paper, no sticking down plastic bows. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Christmas forest pillow or framed print

December 3, 2014 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Ren from The Inspired Ren shares a tutorial for making her Christmas Forest Pillow. Or, if you already have enough Christmas pillows, you could make it as framed art to hang on your walls or display on a mantel. The… Read more ...

Tutorial: Gathered burlap garland

December 3, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Carli from Simply Notable shows how you can make this gathered burlap garland. It would be a beautiful rustic accent for a Christmas tree or mantel! It’s easy to make, too. She serged the sides of the strips she used… Read more ...

Free pattern: Felt camera Christmas ornament

December 2, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Staci from Crafty Staci shares a free pattern for making this felt camera Christmas ornament. It’s perfect gift for a photographer friend (or yourself)! It’s made from felt, and assembled with glue and hand stitching. Click below to go to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Felt gingerbread house tissue cover or softie

December 2, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Deby from So Sew Easy shows how to make this felt gingerbread house tissue box cover. The tissue coming out the top looks just like smoke from a warm fire inside. Or, if tissue covers aren’t your thing, sew a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Christmas gift cone

December 1, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Josie from Sew for Soul shares a tutorial for making a Christmas gift cone. You can hang it like a stocking, and fill it with fun Christmas treats. It’s shown here with a figgy pudding applique, but any Christmas themed… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Christmas Santa apron

December 1, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Amber from Crazy Little Projects combined aspects of two of her previous projects to make this Santa apron. She used the shape of her Ruffle Apron Pattern, and the Santa belt detail from her Santa Hand Towels project. She shares… Read more ...

Tutorial: Felt bird ornament in 6 variations

November 30, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Connie from ReFabulous shows how you can make a simple felt bird ornament in 6 variations. They all have the same basic shape, but vary in finishing details and fabric. Some are all felt, some felt and fabric, and one… Read more ...

Free pattern: Velvet cuff Christmas stockings

November 30, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Sew4Home shares a free pattern for making these gorgeous velvet cuff Christmas stockings. I’m loving that angled cuff! The stockings are beautiful in traditional Christmas colors, with the angled cuff and the fluffy pom poms adding a touch of the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Quick and easy elf hats

November 29, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Alicia from Felt With Love Designs shares a tutorial at So Sew Easy showing how you can make these Easy DIY Felt Elf Hats. They’d make cute props for holiday photos. Or, since they’re so quick to make, and use… Read more ...

Tutorial: Advent pocket pillow

November 29, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Rhonda from home.made shows how you can make an Advent pillow. The design is inspired by a pillow from Ballard Designs, no longer available for purchase. Strips of webbing sewn across the front of the pillow create little “pockets” to… Read more ...

Free pattern: Trixie the Donkey

November 28, 2014 by Anne Weaver 14 Comments

The Pattern Patter blog shares a free vintage pattern for making this adorable felt donkey. She’s hand stitched together from felt – a good project to make while hanging out with the family. The vintage pattern comes courtesy of Mary… Read more ...

Tutorial: Woven ribbon Christmas stocking

November 26, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Michelle from The Ribbon Retreat shows how you can make this gorgeous woven ribbon Christmas stocking. The front is made from several different ribbons woven together. Choose traditional colors, or funky brights, or any color/style combo that makes you happy. … Read more ...