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Tutorial: Easy felt citrus coasters

August 3, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Squeeze the last bit of fun out of this summer with these felt citrus coasters! They’re super easy to make. Katie from Made to Be a Momma shares a tutorial at I Heart Naptime showing how. They’re also the perfect… Read more ...

Tutorial: Travel tic tac toe (naughts and crosses) game

August 3, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Pam from Threading My Way shows how you can make a tic tac toe (naughts and crosses) game you can take with you anywhere! The game board is made from ribbon stitched across the front of a drawstring bag. The… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Color changing stencil t-shirt

August 3, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Sahana from Vikalpah shows how you stencil a design that changes color in the light! She uses a special UV light sensitive fabric ink

to make the color changing design. Add to a t-shirt as she did, or how about… Read more ...

Tutorial: Itty quilted zip pouch

August 3, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Oh, these itty pouches! Svetlana from s.o.t.a.k. shows how you can make a mini quilted zip pouch. The little quilted zip pouches are small enough to hang on your keychain, but big enough to hold spare change, a tube of… Read more ...

Free pattern: 30-minute neck support pillow

August 3, 2016 by Anne Weaver

This neck pillow makes a great back-to-school gift to give an older kid or college student! They can use it for homework or to just help get a good night’s rest. Sew4Home has a free pattern for making one –… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Drape twist front t-shirt

August 2, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Dixie DIY adapted a basic t-shirt pattern to give it a draped twisted front. It’s a gorgeous pattern hack, and shares a tutorial at Blank Slate Patterns showing how she did it. She started with the Blanc Tee pattern by… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fitted outdoor tablecloth

August 2, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Torie Jayne shows how you can make this fitted table cloth. The boxed corners make this a great option for an outdoor table, as they will help keep the tablecloth from getting blown in the wind. It would be pretty… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern : Roll-up car play mat with a storage pouch

August 2, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Therm O Web shares a tutorial for sewing a play mat for a child to play cars on. He or she can roll the cars down the appliqued roads and houses. And when play time is over, all the cars… Read more ...

Tutorial: Leaf print drop cloth pillows

August 2, 2016 by Anne Weaver

These leaf print pillows are gorgeous! The fabric is drop cloth that has been printed using actual leaves. Patti from Garden Matter shares a tutorial showing how you can make one. This would make a beautiful accent for a patio… Read more ...

Tutorial: Apple lunch money pouch

August 2, 2016 by Anne Weaver

These little apple zipper pouches are the perfect place to hold lunch money! The apple design is so cute for back-to-school! Jill from Snugglebug University shows how you can make one. Use the ring to attach it to a backpack… Read more ...

Tutorial: Scrapbusting four patch coasters

August 1, 2016 by Anne Weaver

These four patch coasters are like itty bitty quilts for your drinks! Especially with the faux binding around the edges. Staci from Crafty Staci shows how you can make them. This is a fun scrapbusting project you can make for… Read more ...

Free pattern: Tiny Treasures fabric basket and tray

August 1, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Anna from Noodlehead shares a free pattern for her Tiny Treasures fabric basket and tray. The gentle shaping at the bottom of these baskets is beautiful! Finished dimensions of the tray are 8″ x 6″ x 2-1/2″ tall, while the… Read more ...

Free pattern: Summer Nightie for little girls

August 1, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Abby from Sew Much Ado shares a free sewing pattern to make a little girl’s summer nightie. It’s a sleeveless knit sundress with a ruffle at the them. Her free pattern is available in a toddler size 2/3. If you… Read more ...

What you need to know about thread weight

August 1, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Let’s talk about weight. Thread weight, that is. Using the correct weight of thread does make a difference in your sewing project! Heather from The Sewing Loft sheds some light on thread weight. She tells what those numbers mean and… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy placemat purse organizer

August 1, 2016 by Anne Weaver

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This purse organizer gives you all the pockets you need to keep your stuff organized and easy to find. It’s an easy DIY project when you start with a placemat! There are just a few easy seams to sew to… Read more ...