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Tutorial: Christmas wreath keepsake photo pillow

December 20, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Sharon from Sharon Sews created this sweet keepsake Christmas pillow with a photo of a new family member framed within a ribbon wreath. She shares a tutorial showing how she did it. Get the how-to. [photo from Sharon Sews… Read more ...

Tutorial: I Spy bag

December 20, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Cindy from Skip To My Lou shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make an I Spy Bag. It’s a small pillow filled with clear beads and random tiny objects. A window on one side allows a peak… Read more ...

Tutorial: Knee patches from jeans pockets

December 20, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Hester Jane from Fun in the Making shows a cool idea for patching the knees on a pair of jeans. She uses pockets from another pair of jeans for the patches. Get the tute to find out how to do … Read more ...

Tutorial: Pajama Pants for the Whole Family

December 20, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shows how to make a pair of comfy pajama pants with a contrast cuff. They work for women, men, boys, and girls, so you can make a pair for everyone in your family. Go to the tutorial. [photo… Read more ...

Tutorial: Snowball Skirt with fabric flower embellishments

December 20, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Mandy from Sugar Bee Craft Edition shows how to make her Snowball Skirt. This dressy skirt is actually fairly simple to make; it’s made from a rectangle of fabric with an elastic waistband hidden by a fabric sash. Fabric flower… Read more ...

Tutorial: Unique ruffled hem on a knit garment

December 20, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Off the Cuff Sewing Style shows how to create a unique ruffle detail near the hem of a knit garment. Get the how-to. [photo from Off the Cuff Sewing Style]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Ironing mat

December 19, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Kristin from Craft Leftovers shows how to make an ironing mat. A small mat like this is perfect for the times when you need to give something a quick press but don’t want to mess with pulling out the big… Read more ...

Tutorial: Marching band inspired sweater refashion

December 19, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Kathleen from Grosgrain shares a sweater refashion that’s part St. Pepper’s, part 80’s retro, and all kinds of fabulous! It’s part of her Embellish Knit series of sweater refashions. (This was day 28 – I’m so sad that it’s… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make wrist warmers from a pair of socks

December 19, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Maya from Little Treasures shows how to make a pair of wrist warmers from a pair of socks. A little bit of lace and a pretty button give them a romantic look. This is a quick sewing project – you… Read more ...

Tutorial: Scrap fabric house ornament

December 19, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Belle from Belle and Burger shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make these little scrap fabric house ornaments. Buttons and fussy-cut motifs give each little house its own personality. They’d be super cute on a Christmas tree,… Read more ...

Lookie what she made: ‘Ruffle Gal’ retro Christmas ornament

December 19, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Hillary Lang from Wee Wonderfuls shows off this super cute little ‘Ruffle Gal’ retro Christmas ornament she made. Her body is made from ruffled fabric attached to florist wire and bent into a spiral shape. Read more at Wee Wonderfuls… Read more ...

Tutorial: Roll-up tote strap

December 19, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Steph from Silly Precious Piggies shows how to add a roll-up strap to the bottom of a reversible tote. The strap holds a reusable tote bag all rolled up tight for more compact storage when not in use. What a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Modern felt mug cozy

December 18, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Megan from Not Martha shares a tutorial at Real Simple for making these modern felt mug cozies. Get the how-to. [photo retrieved from Not Martha]… Read more ...

Free pattern: Christmas tree and stocking appliques

December 18, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Whimsy Couture shares a couple of free Christmas applique templates on their blog. One is a Christmas tree, and the other a stocking. Either would look cute on a t-shirt for a child, or maybe on a tea towel for… Read more ...

Tutorial: Brain Christmas ornament

December 18, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Trekky from Trekky Gets Crafty made this awesome Christmas ornament with an embroidered felt brain. She got the pattern from an anatomy book, but you could draw the right shape by just looking at her example. Want to make one… Read more ...