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Tutorial: Tweed mustache hand warmer

February 9, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Cold hands are no fun on a winter day! I know once my hands get chilled it’s hard to get them feeling warm again. Mike from The Crafty Gentleman shows how to make a tweed hand warmer shaped like a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Lace pencil skirt

February 9, 2017 by Anne Weaver

See how you can make this beautiful lace pencil skirt! It’s perfect for spring weddings or date night or any other event where you want to be dressed up. Jill from Snugglebug University shares a tutorial at Make It and… Read more ...

Free pattern: Round cushion in 2 sizes

February 9, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Veronica from SewVery shares a free pattern for making a round cushion. Use the cushion for a soft place to sit or as accent pillows for bedding. The pillows are filled with foam and have removable covers so you can… Read more ...

Tutorial: Chenille heart pillow

February 8, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Angel from Fleece Fun shares a tutorial for making this fun chenille heart pillow. It would be cute for Valentine’s Day, of course, but it would also be nice for a little girl’s room all year. Her tutorial shows how… Read more ...

Tutorial: Stitched felt gemstone magnets

February 8, 2017 by Anne Weaver

These felt gemstone magnets would be so cute on your fridge or memo board! Stephanie from Swoodson Says has a tutorial showing how you can make them. They’re made with all hand sewing, so you can stitch them up while… Read more ...

Tutorial: Scrap fabric journal pen pocket

February 8, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Anna from Tea and a Sewing Machine shows how you can sew your fabric scraps into a handy (and quite pretty) pen holder for your diary or journal. The pen pocket is sewn onto an elastic band that slips around… Read more ...

Tutorial: Knit dress with a 1940s inspired keyhole neck

February 8, 2017 by Anne Weaver

I am a sucker for clothes with vintage details – an interesting neckline or beautiful construction details. Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shows how you can make an easy knit dress with a 1940s inspired keyhole neck. It gives the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Kids reversible book bag

February 8, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Working at the library, I see the joy on kids’ faces when they bring a big ol’ stack of books up to be checked out. A book tote makes all those books easier to carry and keep up with. Marissa… Read more ...

Tutorial: Scented therapy neck wrap

February 7, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shares a tutorial for making a scented therapy neck wrap you can use as either a heat or cool pack. It’s made in two pieces – a long fabric tube (broken into compartments to keep the filler evenly distributed)… Read more ...

Free pattern: Easy quilted pot holder

February 7, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Shelly from Coral & Co. shares a tutorial for making these easy quilted pot holders. She uses fun prints for the front and the back and then finishes off the edges with a pretty bias tape. I’m loving the bright… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a zipper in a lined skirt

February 7, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Petro from Creative Homemaking shows how to sew a zipper into a lined skirt. Inserting the zipper between the lining and the skirt gives it a clean finish inside and out. Her tutorial includes written instructions and also a video… Read more ...

Tutorial: Wood ring baby teether with a soft fabric star

February 7, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Delia from Delia Creates shows how you can make a wooden teether toy with a soft fabric star attached. The fabric star attaches with a snap to the teething ring so it can be washed when necessary. This would make… Read more ...

Tutorial: Valentines heart bunting throw pillow

February 7, 2017 by Anne Weaver

A sweet heart bunting decorates the front of this Valentine throw pillow. Amy Smart from Diary of a Quilter has a tutorial on her blog for making it! The design is easy to make from scraps of fabric for the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Super easy hair bow holder

February 6, 2017 by Anne Weaver

This hair bow holder brings order to all of your little girl’s hair bows. It makes them easy to access and easy to see. The hair bow holder is also super easy to make! Lisa from Vintage Modern Quilts Pattern … Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy waterproof swim bag

February 6, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Put a wet swimsuit in your pool bag, and everything it touches will be soaked by the time you get home. Nina from Nina Makes shows how you can make waterproof swim bags to keep a wet suit from soaking… Read more ...