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Tutorial: Stay-Put Kitchen Towel

May 24, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Mary from Pin. Sew. Press. joins Noodlehead’s Spice Up Your Kitchen series with a tutorial showing how to make her Stay-Put Kitchen Towel. Ribbons tie the towel around an oven handle so it’s always right where you can find it. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a Perfect Fit Tablecloth

May 23, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Kristin from Smashed Peas and Carrots shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to sew a Perfect Fit Tablecloth. Not only do the corners look crisp and neat, this fitted tablecloth won’t blow away in the wind. Go to … Read more ...

Tutorial: Create pleated panel detail for a bag

May 23, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Kirstin and Jordan from KojoDesigns share a tutorial on their blog for creating a pleated panel. This one was added to a buttercup bag, but you could use this same idea with any bag or tote that you make. Go … Read more ...

Tutorial: Felt popsicle

May 23, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Elizabeth from Twelve Crafts Till Christmas shows how to make a felt version of a summertime favorite – a popsicle. How cute!! And unlike the food version, your little one can hold one in her hand for 20 minutes with… Read more ...

Tutorial: Quilted fabric coasters with self-bound edges

May 23, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Florence from Flossie Tea Cakes shows how to make these quilted fabric coasters with self-bound edges. This method for finishing the edges helps maintain straight sides and crisp corners. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Flossie Tea Cakes]… Read more ...

Free pattern: Throw pillow with woodland mushroom applique

May 23, 2010 by Anne Weaver

I Love to Create shares a tutorial and template for making this woodland mushroom applique on a throw pillow. The applique pattern makes creative use of decorative trim – from pom pom fring around the edge, to button polka dots… Read more ...

Tutorial: Lined felt storage basket

May 23, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Catherine from Gingham Cherry shows how to make this lined storage basket from quilting cotton and craft felt. I love the little fabric label holder on the end! Go to the tutorial. [photo from Gingham Cherry] [tags]sewing, tutorial,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a menu planning organizer for your kitchen

May 23, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Vanessa from Little Big Girl Studio joins Noodlehead’s Spice Up Your Kitchen week with a tutorial for making this menu planning center. This fabric organizer has seven recipe pockets, one for each day of the week. It also has a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Lace & button flower

May 23, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Jax from Aly and Ash shows how to use inexpensive gathered lace trim and a button to create this pretty flower embellishment. She uses glue to tack it down and a button brad, but there’s no reason why you can’t… Read more ...

Who’s the winner of the Pretty Little Pillows giveaway?

May 22, 2010 by Anne Weaver

I know you’re dying to know. Based on your comments, there are a lot of you out there who want to get your hot little hands on this book. (And I don’t blame you; I don’t want to give it… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a crayon roll

May 22, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Lindsey from The Pleated Poppy guest blogs over at V and Co. with a tutorial showing how to make a crayon roll. With individual pockets for each crayon, it’s easy to keep up with the whole set. Go to the … Read more ...

Tutorial: Hooded baby towel and washcloth set

May 22, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Head over to The Purl Bee for a tutorial showing how to make this hooded baby towel and washcloth set. This would make a lovely baby gift! Go to the tutorial. [photo from The Purl Bee] [tags]sewing, tutorial,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Super cool altered flip flops

May 22, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Alisa Burke, author of Canvas Remix

, shows how to create these super cool altered flip flops. Can you believe that these were once your standard brightly colored solid plastic flip flops. Raw-edged strips of pieced fabric give them a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make an easy headband from scraps of t-shirt knit

May 22, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Louise from Maekellen shows how to make these headbands from a couple of rectangles of t-shirt knit. All it takes to make these cute hair accessories are a couple of rectangles of knit fabric and some elastic. Get the how-to… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern : Ice Cream Social sundress for little girls

May 22, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Jess from Craftiness is Not Optional made this pretty sundress for her daughter’s upcoming 2nd birthday, and shares a tutorial showing how she did it. It’s name the Ice Cream Social dress, after the theme of her daughter’s party. Get … Read more ...