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Tutorial: Ruffled knit peasant top

November 8, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jess fromBits for Baby and Craftiness Is Not Optional shares a tutorial for making a knit peasant top with a couple of rows of ruffles embellishing the front neck. She uses a printed pattern for the basic peasant shirt… Read more ...

Tutorial: Faux Fur Pull-Thru Scarf and Cuffed Gloves

November 8, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shows how to use faux fur to make a pull-thru scarf and a matching pair of cuffed gloves. (Don’t worry – you won’t be sewing the gloves. You add a fur cuff to a purchased pair of fleece gloves.) … Read more ...

Tutorial: Headband with oversized bow

November 8, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs show show to make a headband with an oversized bow. I’m loving the sequined lace fabric that she used to make the one in her example! (The fancy fabric is left over from the Christmas… Read more ...

Video tutorial: Grab-n-Go Quilted Pot Holder

November 8, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Vanessa from Crafty Gemini shares a video tutorial on her blog how to create her Grab n Go Quilted Pot Holder. Get the video tutorial. [photo from Crafty Gemini] Pot holders also known as Heat pads are perfect little… Read more ...

Create H.O.P.E. sew-along

November 8, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Hopeful Threads is hosting a sew-along during the month of November for projects made using patterns from Create H.O.P.E., an organization that donates all proceeds of their sewing patterns to foundations worldwide working with orphans. Two of the sew-along… Read more ...

Tutorial: Christmas tree pillow softie

November 8, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Fleece Fun shares a free pattern for this cute Christmas tree pillow softie. You can make it out of just about any type of fabric – fleece, felt, woven cotton, etc. Get the pattern and tutorial. Looking for more… Read more ...

Tutorial: Stitched notebook paper gift tags

November 8, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Beverly from Flamingo Toes Designs shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to use a bit of machine stitching to create notebook paper lines on a gift tag. She includes a printable sheet of gift tags. Her project was… Read more ...

Tutorial: Spiral cowl neck

November 7, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Pam from Fashion Sewing Supply and Off the Cuff Sewing Style shows how to create this beautiful spiral cowl neck. It’s made in much the same way as a simple cowl or turtleneck, but with a clever twist. Get thet … Read more ...

Tutorial: Ruffled messenger bag

November 7, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Susan from Joyful Mom of Many made this gorgeous ruffled messenger bag. She shares a tutorial explaining how she adapted the basic messenger bag instrutions on I Make Stuff to create her ruffled version. Get the ruffled messenger bag tutorial … Read more ...

Tutorial: How to patch holey knees on kid’s jeans

November 7, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Active children put some serious wear on their jeans, particularly on the knees. Often the knees will get worn out long before the rest of their jeans. Cintia from My Poppet shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to… Read more ...

Free pattern: Felt angel ornaments for your Christmas tree

November 7, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Lazy Basset shares a free pattern and tutorial for making sweet little angel ornaments to hang on your Christmas tree. Made from felt, you can easily give each one her own personality with changes to hair color, face, and gown. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Ruffled Ribbon Dust Ruffle

November 7, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Amy Felin guest blogs at Burlap & Denim with a tutorial showing how she created this fabulous bed skirt trimmed with rows and rows of ruffles. Rather than cutting and hemming all of that fabric to make the ruffled strips,… Read more ...

It’s new: Husqvarna Viking H Classs 100Q

November 7, 2011 by Anne Weaver

HUSQVARNA VIKING® announces their newest sewing machine – the H|CLASS™ 100Q. This lightweight, smaller machine was made to be carried with you to quilting classes or sewing get-togethers. MSRP is $499. You can get more information at your local HUSQVARNA… Read more ...

Tutorial: Tall dress-up boots for little girls

November 7, 2011 by Anne Weaver

LiEr from ikat bag created these awesome shiny musketeer boots for her daughters’ Halloween and dress-up costumes. With foam soles and a zipper up the back, they’re made for kids to put and take off by themselves. She shares a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Hooded duck towel

November 7, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Amy from Naptime Crafters shows how to make a hooded duckie towel. A special towel can make bathtime fun for a small child. This would make a great Christmas gift! Get the tutorial. [photo from Naptime Crafters]… Read more ...