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Contest: Design a project using Woodland Friends II fabric

April 23, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Design a project using the new Woodland Friends II fabric by Ellen Crimi-Trent, and you could see your sewing project featured in a full page advertisement in the December 2010 issue of American Patchwork & Quilting AND win a $200… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Mary Jane slipper socks from dollar store socks

April 23, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Little Trends shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to turn a pair of shortie socks from the dollar store into a cute pair of Mary Jane slipper socks. All it takes is the addition of a little strap… Read more ...

Many uses for a seam ripper

April 23, 2010 by Anne Weaver

The most obvious use for a seam ripper

is to, well, rip seams. But did you know that you can use it for so many other things? I didn’t. LiEr from ikat bag shares her top 10 favorite uses for… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: No-sew summer top with tied sides

April 23, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Jessica from Happy Together guest blogs at Blue Cricket Design with a tutorial showing how to make this no-sew top that ties together down the sides. It’s loose fitting, so pair it with a tank for easy going summer style. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Scrap fabric bookmarks

April 23, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Vanessa from Punkin Patterns celebrated Earth Day yesterday with a tutorial showing how to turn your scrap fabric pieces into pretty little bookmarks. This is a great way to recycle! Go to the tutorial. [photo from Punkin Patterns]… Read more ...

Tutorial: How to make a bow-tie

April 23, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Prudent Baby shows how to make a bow-tie out of your favorite cotton fabric print. Think of all the fun possibilities!! Go to the tutorial. [photo from Prudent Baby] [tags]sewing, tutorial, bow, tie, bow-tie[/tags]… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Make a pair of simple pajama shorts

April 23, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Dana from MADE continues the Celebrating Mom series with a tutorial showing how to make a simple pair of pajama shorts. The more fitted, to-the-knee style is both figure flattering and trendy. Love ’em!! Go to the tutorial. [photo… Read more ...

Tutorial: Apron with pockets from an embroidered pillowcase

April 22, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Sally from Kitchen Clothesline shares a tutorial for making an apron out of a pillowcase. The pockets across the front show off any detailing from the edges of the pillowcase. This would be so lovely made out of an embroidered… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern : Make a bread bag from a tea towel

April 22, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Emily from Saltwater Kids shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a pretty little bread bag from a tea towel. You can whip one out in no time (She made 6 of them in just half an… Read more ...

Tutorial: Scrappy gathered clutch with interior pockets

April 22, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Anna from Noodlehead shares a tutorial showing how to make this fabulous scrappy gathered clutch. It’s part of the Celebrating Mom series going on at MADE. Not only is this little bag pretty on the outside, the inside features… Read more ...

Tutorial: Mad Quilter’s Knotted Bow Bloomers

April 22, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Mad Quilter shows how to make her Knotted Bow Bloomers. These are so cute!! A pair of bloomers peeking out from the bottom of a baby dress completes the outfit (and covers the diaper). Go to the tutorial. [photo… Read more ...

Tutorial: Waterproof picnic blanket

April 22, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Lindsay from The Cottage Mama and The Cottage Home guest blogs over at Someday Crafts with a tutorial showing how to make a waterproof picnic blanket. The waterproof fabric is easily (and inexpensively!) obtained from a vinyl tablecloth. Love it! … Read more ...

Contest: Design a project using Woodland Friends II fabric

Sewing Pattern: Mary Jane slipper socks from dollar store socks

Many uses for a seam ripper

Sewing Pattern: No-sew summer top with tied sides

Tutorial: Scrap fabric bookmarks

Tutorial: How to make a bow-tie

Sewing Pattern: Make a pair of simple pajama shorts

Tutorial: Apron with pockets from an embroidered pillowcase

Sewing Pattern : Make a bread bag from a tea towel

Tutorial: Scrappy gathered clutch with interior pockets

Tutorial: Mad Quilter’s Knotted Bow Bloomers

Tutorial: Waterproof picnic blanket

Tutorial: How to make pleated knit trim

Sewing Tutorial: Terry cloth swim cover-up for little girls

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