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Tutorial: Rustic burlap mini Christmas trees

December 10, 2012 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Shelley from Sowandippity shows how to make these cute little Christmas trees to sit on a side table or mantel. The rustic burlap trees are decorated with buttons and strings of bells and patches of plaid fabric. Get the tutorial.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Hanukkah jumper with interactive Menorah

December 10, 2012 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Mira from Sewing the Littleheart Collection shows how she made this interactive Menorah on a Hanukkah jumper for her little girl. The candles in the Menorah are attached with Velcro, so you can add them one by one. Your child… Read more ...

Free pattern: Classic cuffed Christmas stocking

December 10, 2012 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Amy from Positively Splendid shares a free pattern and tutorial for making a classic cuffed Christmas stocking. You can get a variety of looks – whimiscal, traditional, luxe, modern – depending on the fabric you choose. Get the pattern and … Read more ...

Tutorial: Ruched Christmas tree skirt

December 10, 2012 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Sew Much Ado made a ruched Christmas tree skirt, and she shares a tutorial showing how she did it. The ruching creates pretty puddles of fabric around the base of your tree. The ruching is actually pretty easy to do… Read more ...

Tutorial: Insulated casserole carrier

December 10, 2012 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Sew4Home shows how you can make an insulated casserole carrier. Make one for yourself so you can carry your favorite recipe to a potluck, or make one to give as a gift. Get the tute. [photo from Sew4Home] Looking for… Read more ...

Tutorial: Little girl sweater leggings with button cuffs

December 9, 2012 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Heidi from Elegance & Elephants shows how she made these sweater leggings for her little girl out of a cardigan. The look is inspired by a similar pair from Zara. The ribbing at the ankles comes from the wrists of… Read more ...

Tutorial: Snowman button dress

December 9, 2012 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Check out this super cute snowman dress! Erin from Crafty Biggers guest blogs at Someday Crafts with a tutorial showing how to make one. The oversized buttons that make the snowman’s face actually come together in a set. She found… Read more ...

Giveaway: Sun on Sea bundle of 17 fat quarters

December 9, 2012 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Maureen Cracknell Handmade is hosting a giveaway for The Intrepid Thread, with their Sun on Sea fat quarter bundle to give away to one of her readers. It’s a custom bundle of 17 fat quarters by various designer prints… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew up a pretty pillowcase

December 9, 2012 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Lisa from A Spoonful of Sugar shows how you can sew up a pretty pillowcase. It has a white front, a contrast cuff and back, and a flap on the inside to cover the pillow. This would make a great… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a dreidel garland from old neckties

December 9, 2012 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Jessica from Scrumdillydilly shows show to make a dreidel garland out of old neckties. It turns out that the pointed end of the necktie makes a perfect dreidel point. She uses the skinner part of the necktie to make the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pieced holiday (or not) placemats

December 9, 2012 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Caitlin from Songbird Takes Flight guest blogs at Sugar Bee Crafts with a tutorial showing how to make a set of placemats for your dining table. They’re pieced from 6 coordinating prints. She used holiday fabrics to make them Christmas… Read more ...

Tutorial: Santa applique shirt with fun 3d details

December 8, 2012 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Denise from A Sprinkle of This… A Dash of That guest blogs at Sugar Bee Crafts with a tutorial showing how to make this cute santa shirt with a ruffled hem. The santa applique has fun 3d details, including faux… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern : Denim Jeans leg lunch sack

December 8, 2012 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Jennifer Brasher from Two Butterflies shares a tutorial showing how to make a fabric lunch sack out of a jeans leg. It’s lined and has boxed corners so the bottom is flat. A simple button and elastic loop make the… Read more ...

Free pattern: Gathered neck shift dress in size 12 & 18 months

December 8, 2012 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Andrea from Go To Patterns and The Train To Crazy joins the Knock It Off series at Elegance & Elephants with a tutorial showing how she put together an outfit for her daughter, inspired by designer kid’s fashion she saw… Read more ...

Tutorial: Teapot trivet and matching teacup coasters

December 8, 2012 by Anne Weaver 2 Comments

Do you have a tea lover on your holiday shopping list? Connie from ReFabulous shows how you can make a pretty patchwork teapot trivet, with matching teacup-shaped coasters. She made them with pretty patchwork designs, but they’d also be nice… Read more ...