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Tutorial: Framed thread holder

June 4, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Lisa from Gray Luster Girl shows how to make a thread holder that’s as pretty as a picture. Rather than being strictly utilitarian, it’s surrounded by a bright happy frame. This would be so gorgeous hanging on the walls of… Read more ...

Tutorial: Barbecue hanging towels

June 4, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Stephanie from Silly Pearl made a set of barbecue-themed hanging towels, and shares a tutorial showing you how. One towel is embellished with a hunk of steak, the other with a bottle of ketchup. Both have velcro tabs on the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Shabby chic double ruffle tote

June 4, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Sherrie from Simpleliving shows how to make her shabby chic tote. A double ruffle runs around the top of the bag, and is embellished with a silk rose. This is such a pretty bag! And be sure to check out… Read more ...

Free pattern: Ollie Owl softie

June 3, 2011 by Anne Weaver

You can find a free pattern and tutorial for making this cute Ollie Owl softie over at Lark Crafts. It’s designed by Tina Givens and is an excerpt from the book Sew Tina

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Tutorial: No. 2 Pencil Softie Teacher Gift

June 3, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Care from Obsessively Stitching shares a tutorial showing how to make an oversized No. 2 Pencil Softie. This soooo cute! Squeeeal!! Get the how-to. Looking for more Softie toys to sew? Check out these sewing patterns for kids’ toys… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Little Girl’s Braided Ruffle Tank

June 3, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Amy from Peek-a-Boo Pattern Shop and Nap Time Crafters shows how to make this super cute tank top for little girls. The neckline is embellished with braided knit, and a gathered panel runs down the front. Get the tute. [photo… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a balloon valance

June 3, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Window treatments are soooo expensive to buy already made! Sharon from Sweet Pea and Pumkins shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a baloon valance with bottoms gathered up to create pretty poufs across the hem. Making… Read more ...

Tutorial: Lederhosen t-shirt

June 3, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Janine from Heidi in Lederhosen shows how to make a Lederhosen t-shirt. Perhaps it has something to do with the summer I spent in Austria when I was in college, but I love this sooooo much!! The appliqued Lederhosen have… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Naptime pillow lovey

June 3, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jill from Made It On Monday shares a tutorial for making a lovey that’s part pillow and part softie. It’s made from a super soft minky fabric and the body is large enough for a child to lay his or… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make skirt for yourself from fabric napkins

June 3, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Angela from Superbaby and Better Together shows how to make her Napkin Skirt, named so because she got the fabric from three napkins. Two napkins are used to make the lower portion of the skirt, and a contrasting napkin is… Read more ...

Tutorial: No-sew basket liner from a tablecloth

June 3, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Heather from Small Fry and Co. shows how she created liners for square baskets, no sewing reqiured. They’re actually two pieces that are tied together at the corners. She used the fabric from a tablecloth with edges that don’t ravel,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Raglan-sleeved romper for baby boys

June 2, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Misty from Makin’ It ImMACKulate shows how to make a raglan-sleeved romper for baby boys. I’m loving the contrast-y sleeves! They have the look of a classic baseball tee. This style would also be cute for little girls, especially if… Read more ...

Tutorial: Vintage Tie Apron

June 2, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Maggie from Smashed Peas and Carrots s shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her Vintage Tie Apron. Sooo cute!! The design of the apron is based on one that she used to wear when she was… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Turn a maxi dress into a slouchy shirt

June 2, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Kristine from Liberated Mind shows how she turned a maxi dress into a slouchy shirt. The long dress wasn’t practical for a nursing mother, but shorten it into a shirt and it’s becomes way more wearable. It takes just a… Read more ...

Giveaway: Felt Flower Fascinator Headband online sewing class with Megan Hunt

June 2, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Our latest sewing giveaway is the Felt Flower Fascinator Headband online class with Megan Hunt, AKA Princess Lasertron, brought to you by Rick Rack: Thread Therapy. Go to the post in our Giveaways section and get yourself entered! Deadline… Read more ...