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Lookie what she made: Pincushion dolls

September 7, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Quirky Dolls from Sew Simply Handmade makes these unique pincushion dolls. She gives each one a name and a unique personality, and then accessorizes them accordingly. Want one of your own? You can purchase them from her Etsy shop.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fabric flower encrusted paper lantern

September 6, 2009 by Anne Weaver

If one fabric flower is pretty, then a paper lantern covered with dozens of them is surely fabulous! Jana from Lola… again and Izzy & Ivy Designs shares a tutorial on Moda Bake Shop for this fabric flower encrusted paper… Read more ...

Tutorial: Minky-lined electronics cozy

September 6, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Find out how to make a minky-lined electronics cozy with this tutorial by Ashley of Make It and Love It. This soft case can be used to hold your cell phone, GPS, PDA, etc. Get the how-to. [photo… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Reversible baby sling with padding

September 6, 2009 by Anne Weaver

A baby sling provides a hands-free way to carry your baby around with you and still keep them snuggled up close. Elizabeth from Elizabeth, You Were Born to Play That Part shows how to make a reversible baby sling. There’s… Read more ...

Lookie what she made: Ringbearer pillow

September 6, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Jessica from Juicy Bits shows the ringbearer pillow that she made for some friends’ wedding. I love the rustic fabric (is it linen?) paired with the accents of more refined green and purple fabrics. See more photos at her blog… Read more ...

Tutorial: Getting started with an older sewing machine

September 6, 2009 by Anne Weaver

If you want to get into the world of sewing but don’t want to spend several hundred dollars (or more) on a fancy new sewing machine, why not give an older machine a whirl? Frankly, I prefer sewing on my… Read more ...

Tutorial: Back-to-school drawstring backpack

September 6, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Julie from julie-k made this drawstring backpack for her daughter. Drawstring backpacks are a perennial favorite sewing project because they’re quick, they’re easy, and they’re practical. She followed a tutorial from Martha Stewart, but made modifications to get the look… Read more ...

Tutorial: Hanging trash bin bag for the car

September 6, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Today is Father’s Day in Australia. If you need inspiration for a last-minute handmade gift, check out this tutorial for a hanging trash bag for you car by Lisa from A Spoonful of Sugar. Get the how-to. [photo from… Read more ...

Video tutorial: Sewing a blind hem

September 5, 2009 by Anne Weaver

A blind hem is actually a fairly simple hem to create on your sewing machine. Jennifer from Window-Valence-Patterns.com shows how to do it in a video tutorial. Go to the video tutorial. [via Picking Up Threads] [tags]sewing, tutorial,… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Make a bunting from vintage hankies

September 5, 2009 by Anne Weaver

The craft begins shows how to make this sweet bunting from vintage hankies. If you’ve got a collection of vintage hankies, this would be a great way to display them. Get the how-to. Tutorial: Little girl’s bloomers from vintage … Read more ...

Tutorial: Goofball baby toy

September 5, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Care from Obsessively Stitching shows how to make a goofball, a soft baby taggy ball. This would make an awesome baby gift! Get the tutorial. Looking for more Softie toys to sew? Check out these sewing patterns for kids’… Read more ...

Sneak Peek: Nicey Jane by Heather Bailey

September 5, 2009 by Anne Weaver

fat quarterShop shows a little sneak peek of the upcoming Nicey Jane line by Heather Bailey, available in two colorways. Cool (shown at the left) uses a pallette of muted blues, greens, and yellows, while the Swell colorway introduces… Read more ...

Tutorial: Wild Thing hat

September 5, 2009 by Anne Weaver

“Where the Wild Things Are” by Maurice Sendak was one of my favorite books as a child, and the story still resonates with me as an adult. Everyone has felt like little Max at some point, a little out of… Read more ...

Tutorial: Patchwork camera strap

September 5, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Fabric Family and Fun shows how you can use charm squares (or any small fabric scraps) to make this pretty patchwork camera strap. Get the how-to. [photo from Fabric Family and Fun] [tags]sewing, tutorial, patchwork, camera, strap[/tags]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Toddler-sized bowtie

September 5, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Disney from Ruffles n Stuff shows how to make a kid-sized bowtie. Even though we usually think about bowties for little boys, it’s awfully sweet on a little girl as well. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Ruffles n … Read more ...