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Giveaway: Sugar Hill fat quarter stack, plus Sew What You Love book

October 15, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Tanya Whelan from Grand Revival Design celebrates the upcoming release of her Sugar Hill fabric line by giving away a stack of these gorgeous new prints. The giveaway includes 24 fat quarters from her new line, along with a signed … Read more ...

Giveaway: $25 to Skye Reve Fabrics

October 15, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Sky Reve Fabrics is giving away a gift certficate to their store over atMaureen Cracknell Handmade The winner of their giveaway will get $25 to spend on gorgeous designer prints. Go to Maureen Cracknell for the giveaway. (Deadline… Read more ...

Tutorial: Ruffled Trick or Treat Bag

October 15, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Sierra from Blue Robin Cottage guest blogs at Eighteen25 with a tutorial showing how to make this ruffle-fabulous trick or treat bag. Very cute!! Get the tute. [photo from Blue Robin Cottage on Eighteen25]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a sewing cabinet from a TV armoire

October 15, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Korrie from Red Hen Home guest blogs at Sew Dang Cute, showing how she transformed an old TV armoire into a beautiful sewing cabinet. It was her entry into Round 2 of Crafting With The Stars. I love… Read more ...

Tutorial: Vintage-y tab front tee

October 15, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Lisa from Crafty Mamas shows how to make her Vintage-y Tab Front Tee. This is such a cute top!! She alters a basic t-shirt pattern to add a contrast yoke and a button tab. She uses the Ottobre Design Creative … Read more ...

Tutorial: Orange fur hat just like DJ Lance

October 15, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Just Crafty Enough shows how to make an orange fur hat, just like the one that DJ Lance wears. If you’ve got a Yo Gabba Gabba fan in your house, this would make an awesome Halloween costume! Get the tutorial… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fleece pumpkin Halloween decor

October 15, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Staci from Crafty Staci shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make these cute fleece pumpkins. The flat softies are quilted and lightly stuffed to give dimension. You can lean them against a wall or mantel, or sew… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fabric Composition Notebook Cover

October 14, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Maggie fromSmashed Peas and Carrots shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a fabric composition book cover. It has an elastic and button closure and is embellished with a strip of ruffled fabric. The pretty cover… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew an EZ Grocery Bag

October 14, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home has the how-to for making their EZ Grocery Bag. The large, squarish tote is made from a decor-weight fabric with handles stitched all the way down the front, so it’s sturdy enough to carry your heavy groceries. Get the … Read more ...

Tutorial: Turn a necktie into a headband

October 14, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Lauryn from Lulu’s Little Loft and Love Notes by Lauryn shows how to turn a necktie into a cute headband. She shows it as a no-sew project, using glue to hold the pleats and a snap closure. You could easily… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pleated wrap skirt

October 14, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Tanya Whelan from Grand Revival shows how to make a lovely pleated wrap skirt. The wrap gives it a more flexible fit around the waist, making this a great skirt for growing kids. Get the tutorial. [photo from Grand … Read more ...

Tutorial: Zippered diaper pouch

October 14, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Roslyn from Sew Delicious shows how she made this large zippered diaper pouch as a last-minute gift for a new baby. The large pouch is a smaller, sleeker alternative to a bulky diaper bag. It’s sized just right to hold… Read more ...

Tutorial: Basic Boy Pants

October 14, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Elisasbeth from Growing Home shows how to make her Basic Boy Pants. The elastic-waist pants with in-seam pockets are practical playtime wear, but they also look sooo cute. I’m LOVING the tricycle print she used in her example! Get the … Read more ...

Free pattern: Seamless Circle Shirt for girls

October 14, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Sarah from Compulsive Craftiness shares a free pattern and tutorial for making her Seamless Circle Shirt for girls. The body of the shirt is cut from a large circle of fabric, with a square-necked yoke set in. The loose, drapey… Read more ...

Tutorial: Strappy top for nursing mamas

October 14, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Cass from Cass the Coolest shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a cute breastfeeding top out of a tube top. It has a edgier, cooler look than many of the breastfeeding tops you can buy at… Read more ...