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Free pattern: Faux fur animal hood in 6 sizes

November 13, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Christie from Lemon Squeezy Home shares a free pattern for this faux fur animal hood. It covers the ears and the neck to keep you warm on even the coldest days. Her free pattern comes in sizes XXS to XL,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Cactus Christmas ornaments

November 13, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Everything Emily shares a tutorial for making these cute felt cactus Christmas ornaments. They would be so cute on a Southwestern themed Christmas tree – especially if you used chili pepper lights. The simple shapes are quick to cut out,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Felt beer gift bag

November 13, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

A wine bag makes a nice presentation of a bottle of wine hostess gift. But not all friends enjoy wine. If your friends are more likely to enjoy a good beer, you can use a tutorial by Michelle from From… Read more ...

Tutorial: Hunger Games inspired shirt

November 13, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Marissa from Rae Gun Ramblings shows how you can make a Hunger Games

inspired t-shirt. You’ll need a t-shirt pattern for this project. She used the Hey June Union St. Pattern, but any basic t-shirt pattern will work. Her… Read more ...

Tutorial: No-Leak Wet Bag

November 13, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Cheryl from Sew Can Do shares a tutorial showing how to make a wet bag to transport wet or damp items without the moisture soaking into everything around it. If you’ve got a child in diapers or in potty training… Read more ...

Tutorial: Color blocked envelope clutch

November 12, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Laura from A Beautiful Mess shows how you can make a color blocked envelope clutch. It’s made from two colors or leather or faux leather and is sewn together by hand. It’s sleek and modern out of a white and… Read more ...

Tutorial: Tablecloth and sheer overlay set

November 12, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Sew4Home shows how you can make a tablecloth with a matching sheer overlay. The sheer overlay would be gorgeous for a winter holiday tablescape, especially if you use a sheer fabric with a snowflake-y design on it. And when you… Read more ...

Free pattern: Little girls Chickadee Pinafore

November 12, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Stephanie from The Crafty Kitty shares a free pattern at Birch Fabrics blog for making her Chickadee Pinafore for little girls. The jumper dress has contrast piping around the edges. It’s made from a quilting weight cotton, with a jersey… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fabric napkins and a matching storage box

November 12, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shares a couple of tutorials that will take your dining table setting up a notch. The first is a tutorial for making fabric napkins, with with either mitered corners or rolled hems. … Read more ...

Free pattern: Slouchy beanie for everyone, babies to adults

November 12, 2014 by Anne Weaver 3 Comments

Teresa of Dandelion Drift guest blogs at Imagine Gnats with a free pattern for making a slouchy beanie. They’re made from a knit fabric, which can either get by repurposing an old t-shirt or by purchasing yardage. Her free pattern… Read more ...

Tutorial: Lined leather iPad case

November 12, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Katie from Skunkboy shares a tutorial for making a lined leather case for your iPad or other tablet. Don’t let the leather fool you, it’s actually an easy project to make. There is just one long seam to assemble this… Read more ...

Tutorial: Toddler sleeping bag

November 12, 2014 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Delia from Delia Creates shares a tutorial for making a toddler’s sleeping bag. This could be a special sleeping bag for trips to grandparents’ house, or maybe just a soft blanket to cuddle under for nap or TV time at… Read more ...

Tutorial: No-sew glitter yoke plaid shirt

November 11, 2014 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Anne from WobiSobi shares a tutorial at I Love To Create showing how you can sparkle up a plaid shirt with no sewing required. She uses a layering of glue and glitter and paint to add glitter to the back… Read more ...

Tutorial: Scrappy patchwork Christmas stockings

November 11, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Allison from Freshly Completed shares a tutorial for making a set of scrappy patchwork Christmas stockings. If you’re making just one or two stockings, you can probably find all the fabrics you need in your scrap bin. But if you… Read more ...

Tutorial: Faux fur pom pom

November 11, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Alida from Alida Makes shows how you can make a faux fur pom pom. This is a GREAT project for those smaller pieces of faux fur you might have left over from other projects. She shows it as a topper… Read more ...