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Tutorial: How to make a scalloped valance

November 18, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shows how you can make a scalloped valance for your window. This would be especially pretty in a kitchen window, or perhaps in a little girl’s room. She also shows how to… Read more ...

Free pattern: Fruity Christmas Stockings

November 18, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

How cute are these Fruity Christmas Stockings? Cintia from My Poppet created them, and she shares a free pattern for the on her blog. It would be so fun to make up a set of these for your family this… Read more ...

Tutorial: Girls ruffled leg warmers

November 18, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Angelina from JoJo and Eloise guest blogs at U Create with a tutorial showing how to make a pair of girls ruffled leg warmers. They’ll keep your little girl’s legs warm when she wears a skirt or dress on a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pom pom pillows

November 18, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Leesa from Makers Society shows how you can make this throw pillow with colorful pom poms at each corner. The big fluffy pom poms make me happy! The pillow is fast to sew up, and you probably remember how to… Read more ...

Video tutorial: Flaxseed heating pads, plus printable gift tags

November 18, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Jami from An Oregon Cottage shares a video tutorial for making a flaxseed heating pad. They make great gifts! At some point, everyone needs a little heat whether it’s because of a headache or sore muscle, or just because they’ve… Read more ...

Tutorial: Floor cushions with a French mattress edge

November 18, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Sew4Home shares a tutorial for making their French mattress edge floor cushions. They’re boxy floor cushions tufted in the middle with a big fabric covered button. The edges look like they might be piped, but they’re actually finished with a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy fingerless gloves made from socks, no sewing required

November 18, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Brrr… it is SO COLD this morning! I think winter is here. These fingerless gloves by Allison Murray from Dream A Little Bigger look like a fun way to keep your hands warm (and your fingers free) on these cold… Read more ...

Tutorial: Patchwork initial Christmas ornament

November 17, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Sara from alice & lois shares a tutorial at Skip To My Lou showing how you can make these patchwork initial Christmas ornaments. Make one to represent each your member of your family to symbolize your thankfulness for them. You… Read more ...

Tutorial: French grain sack fabric basket

November 17, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shows how you can make a fabric basket out of a French grain sack. Notice how it stands up straight – that’s because she adds structure to the inside with a piece of plastic. It… Read more ...

Tutorial: Exposed elastic waistband

November 17, 2014 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

An exposed elastic waistband is a quick and easy way to add a waistband to a skirt. And with the variety of colors in wide elastic available, it can be a pretty waistband, too. Liz from Simple Simon & Co.… Read more ...

Free pattern: Color blocked long sleeve raglan tee

November 17, 2014 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Daniela from On The Cutting Floor shares a free pattern for this long sleeve raglan tee. Color blocking adds interest to the sleeve and shoulder area. The knit shirt is sure to become a wardrobe staple. Her free pattern comes… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fabric origami Christmas tree wall hanging

November 17, 2014 by Anne Weaver 2 Comments

This Christmas tree wall hanging is made from triangles of fabric folded and stitched together. Nanny from NannyNotes2U shares a tutorial showing how to do it. Each section of the tree is made from a folded triangle unit. There are… Read more ...

Tutorial: Felt pom pom Christmas tree ornaments

November 17, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Mel from One Crafty Mumma made these whimsical felt and pom pom Christmas tree ornaments. The pom poms create a fluffy tree shape on a felt background. She shares a tutorial showing how she did it. You could also make… Read more ...

Free pattern: Dachshund Tee for little girls

November 17, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Autie from iCandy Handmade Her free pattern makes a little girls size 5/6 shirt. It’s a basic short sleeve t-shirt with a hem band to finish off the bottom edge. She calls it the Dachshund Tee, named after the cute… Read more ...

Tutorial: Simple Christmas tree skirt

November 17, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Jennifer from Sewplicity shares a tutorial for making a simple Christmas tree skirt. It takes just 45 minutes to make one. You’ll need 1.5 yards each of two fabrics (top layer and lining) and fusible batting. If you go ahead… Read more ...