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February 23, 2015 by Anne Weaver

This morning I woke up to find a surprise party thrown in my honor. I’ve only had one other surprise party, that one last summer when I turned the big 4-0 and my daughter and my mother hosted a surprise… Read more ...

Tutorial: No-sew heart cut out jeans pockets

February 23, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Maegan from Love Maegan shows how you can make these heart cut outs for your jeans pockets. No sewing required, just some careful cutting. The darker (unfaded) denim on the inside of the pocket will show through the cut out. … Read more ...

Free pattern: Little girls long flutter skirt with a scalloped hem

February 22, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Charity from Say Grr Sewing shares a free pattern for this little girls long flutter skirt. It has a beautiful scalloped hem that’s especially fun to twirl. It’s reversible, too, so you can let your little girl decide which side… Read more ...

Tutorial: Blanket nursing cover

February 22, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Sahana from Vikalpah shows how you can make a blanket nursing cover. This would make a great gift for a new mother! The blanket can be worn around the neck (with an adjustable strap) and has a bit of boning… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pom pom bunny Easter kitchen towels

February 22, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Elizabeth from Simple Simon & Co. guest blogs at Lolly Jane with a tutorial for making a spring bunny kitchen towel. The simple bunny applique has a pom pom tail for extra cuteness. It’s added to a purchased kitchen towel… Read more ...

Tutorial: Strawberry pincushion for your wrist

February 22, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Nhi from Detective Houndstooth shows how you can make this strawberry wrist pincushion. The little strawberry pincushion is attached to a bracelet so a pin is always within easy reach. The felt leaves are actually a needle holder. The band… Read more ...

Types of interfacing and how to choose the right one for your project

February 22, 2015 by Anne Weaver

As sewists, we put a lot of thought into choosing the right fabrics for our projects. The right weight, the right color, the right prints. It’s just as important to choose the right interfacing for your project. Though it never… Read more ...

Free Sewing pattern: 4 step leather tote

February 21, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Delia from Delia Creates shares a free pattern for her Four Step Leather Tote. You can a make one in just four easy steps. The upholstery weight leather (or faux leather) has enough body that there’s no need to line. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Fancy fabric flower sash

February 21, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shows how to make this gorgeous fabric flower sash. They show it with a wedding gown, but I think you could wear it on any dressy dress. How about for a flower girl dress? Or a special Easter dress? … Read more ...

Tutorial: Adjustable strap bow tie

February 21, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Michelle from The Ribbon Retreat shares a tutorial showing how to make and adjustable strap bow tie. The bow tie and the neck strap is easily made from a wide ribbon. You could also make one from fabric. She shows… Read more ...

Tutorial: Rice-filled foot warmer

February 21, 2015 by Anne Weaver

There’s just no getting my feet warm in the winter. I wear socks or slippers all the time. Sitting on the couch under a quilt, I find myself trying to tuck the quilt under my feet so absolutely no cold… Read more ...

Tutorial: Heart mug rug that folds into an envelope

February 20, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Ella and Nesta’s Little Room shows how you can make this heart-shaped mug rug. It folds up to create a little fabric envelope. You could easily tuck a couple of tea bags into it as you’re folding it up. The… Read more ...

Tutorial: Felt candle and vase holder centerpiece

February 20, 2015 by Anne Weaver

This felt centerpiece holds a collection of taper candles and small flower vases. You can wrap it around to make an arrangement that is pleasing. Johanna Rundel shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make one. It looks… Read more ...

Free pattern: Chiffon Cardigan

February 20, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Kathleen from Grosgrain shares a free pattern for her Chiffon Cardigan. The sheer fabric makes a pretty layer over a tank or short-sleeved tee. I’m loving the pom pom trim she used to finish the edges! She doesn’t state a… Read more ...

Free pattern: Two-tone knotted pillow cover

February 20, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Kate from See Kate Sew shares a free pattern for making these two-tone knotted pillows. The corners are shaped so you can tie them into knots. Using a different fabric on the front and the back creates a cool two-tone… Read more ...