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Free pattern: Little kid foxy pajamas

December 7, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Daniela from On The Cutting Floor shares a free pattern for making these adorable kids foxy pajamas for little kids. It has a button up pajama shirt with a hood, and a matching pair of pajama pants. If you have… Read more ...

Tutorial: Holiday table runner purse

December 7, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Angelina from JoJo and Eloise used holiday table linens to make this simple bag. The bag outside is made from a table runner, and it’s lined with fabric from a cloth napkin. The table runner had a design at both… Read more ...

Free pattern: Bath robe for an 18″ doll

December 6, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Jess from Gracious Threads is at Fleece Fun today with a free pattern for making a bathrobe to fit an 18″ doll. It’s made from fleece and trimmed out with bias tape. If your child has an American Girl or… Read more ...

Tutorial: Keepsake photo pillow

December 6, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Chelsea of GYCT Designs guest blogs at Sew McCool showing how you can turn a treasured photo into a keepsake pillow. You won’t need special printable fabric for this – she shows how to print on to regular ol’ muslin… Read more ...

Tutorial: Burlap and fabric Christmas ornament

December 6, 2014 by Anne Weaver

These burlap and fabric Christmas ornaments are quick to make when you use fusible webbing. Andy from A Bright Corner shares a tutorial at Therm O Web showing how. You can use any simple Christmas shape to decorate the burlap… Read more ...

Tutorial: Simple Scrappy Christmas Stocking

December 5, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Deby from So Sew Easy guest blogs at Little House Living with a tutorial showing how you can make her Simple Scrappy Christmas Stocking. The outside is made from narrow strips of fabric pieced together, with a faux fur cuff… Read more ...

Tutorial: Little girls ballerina leotard

December 5, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Petro from The Seaman Mom shares a tutorial showing how you can make a little girl’s ballerina leotard. It’s fun to wear for dress-up play, or maybe even for actual dance lessons. She shows how you can make a pattern… Read more ...

Tutorial: Plaid and lace infinity scarf

December 5, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Bev from Flamingo Toes guest blogs at U Create with a tutorial showing how you can make this beautiful lace and plaid flannel infinity scarf. I’m loving the combination of the lace and the plaid flannel! The lace evokes the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy fleece blanket

December 5, 2014 by Anne Weaver

A fleece blanket is an easy sewing project, and makes a great Christmas gift. Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shows how you can make one. You’ll need only a yard (maybe a yard and a half, depending… Read more ...

Tutorial: Recycled leather and fabric belt

December 5, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Ashlee from My So Called Crafty Life combined a thrifted belt and a favorite fabric to make this belt. The buckle portion of the belt is cut from the thrifted belt, but the rest of the belt is a fun… Read more ...

Tutorial: Advent calendar with removable pockets

December 5, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Marni from Haberdashery Fun shows how to make an Advent calendar with removable pouches stacked up in a Christmas tree shape. The fabric pouches can hold treats and small presents, or maybe a devotional or activity for the day written… Read more ...

Video tutorial: Fleece mug cozy

December 4, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Vanessa from Crafty Gemini shares a video tutorial for making a fleece mug cozy. It wraps around the mug to make it easier to hold on to a hot drink. It also helps insulate your mug so your drink stays… Read more ...

Tie your wrapped gifts in selvage and offcut fabric ribbons

December 4, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Pam from Threading My Way shows a clever use for selvages and fabric trimmings. Instead of throwing them away, she uses them as ribbons when wrapping gifts. The printed designs are a fun pop of color against a plain kraft… Read more ...

Free pattern: Christmas tree carried home on a car

December 4, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Kiki from Kiki and Company guest blogs at U Create with a free pattern for making this applique of a Christmas tree being carried home on top of a VW bug. She put it on a tea towel, but it… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Personalized tooth fairy pillow

December 4, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Stephanie from Two More Minutes shares a tutorial for making a personalized tooth fairy pillow. The simple modern design works equally well for boys or girls. The pillow has a tooth shaped pocket and the child’s name next to it. … Read more ...