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Tutorial: Gorgeous water lily fabric

January 15, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Kirie from Shape Moth shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this gorgeous water lily out of fabric. The petals are folded from squares of fabric and then stitched together to create the blossom. She used hers… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Quick and easy knit play shorts

January 15, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Zaaberryshares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a pair of simple knit shorts. She made them as a last-minute addition to their wardrobe for a winter vacation in warmer climes. They’re quick and easy to sew up,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Little girl skirt leggings

January 14, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Anshu from Blooms and Bugs shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a pair of skirt leggings for a toddler. They’re just what the name suggests – a pair of leggings and a skirt combined into one … Read more ...

Free sewing pattern: Loveable Retro Playsuit Loungewear

January 14, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Fabric.com shares a free pattern for this Loveable Retro Playsuit from Hot Patterns. The semi-fitted playsuit makes cute loungewear or pretty sleepwear. (There’s plenty of time to make one before Valentine’s Day, wink, wink.) The design is best suited for… Read more ...

Tutorial: Patchwork pencil case

January 14, 2012 by Anne Weaver

This patchwork pencil case is sooo cute!! And A Spoonful of Sugar shares a tutorial showing how to make one. The small zippered pouch can hold 6 pens, or a pencil and a small notebook, or even some cosmetics or… Read more ...

Giveaway: Just Wing It layer cake of precut fabric

January 14, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Maureen Cracknell Handmade is hosting a fabric giveaway for The Little Fabric Shop. One of her readers will win a layer cake of precut fabric from the Just Wing It line by Momo for Moda Fabrics. This is a… Read more ...

Video tutorial: Name applique throw pillow

January 14, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Mere and Ali from Sew Sweet share a video tutorial showing how they made a decorative pillow with a name appliqued across the front. This would make such a sweet addition to a child’s bedroom or nursery decor. The one… Read more ...

Tutorial: Door draft stopper

January 14, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Toni from Sugar Tart Crafts got tired of using a folded up blanket to stop the cold air from coming through the bottom of her door, so she created a door draft stopper. It doesn’t take up as much room… Read more ...

Tutorial: Mosaic bird napkin rings from stitched paper scraps

January 14, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Melony Bradley from Mel Designs shares a tutorial on her blog showing how you can use up your leftover bits of decorative paper to create these beautiful mosaic bird napkin rings. She creates a mosaic design with the paper scraps… Read more ...

Tutorial: Katie Poncho from lightweight jersey knit

January 14, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Regina from Creative Kismet shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her Katie Ponchothat drapes beautifully around the body. It’s named after her friend Katie who was wearing a poncho that inspired her design. It’s made from… Read more ...

Tutorial: Lightly layered shell from soft knit fabric

January 14, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Jill from Made It On Monday shows how to make this gorgeous shell out of a lightweight knit. The curved layers at the neck are so light and dreamy. Love! Get the tute. [photo from Made It On Monday… Read more ...

Tutorial: Faux welt pockets

January 13, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make pockets that look like welt pockets but don’t have the pocket lining behind them. They’re great for back pockets on a pair of pants –… Read more ...

Tutorial: Little girl lace legwarmers

January 13, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Terra from Mama Says Sew shows how to make a pair of little girl legwarmers that are all lace and frilliness. These are such a cute accessory for a little girl!! They’re made from a layer of fabric and a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pieced scalloped fabric

January 13, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Danielle from My Sparkle shows us how to make the pieced scallop design that was part of her winning entry into the June Bug Remix challenge at Project Run and Play. This design is so utterly fabulous!! When I… Read more ...

Tutorial: Two tone ruffled tote bag

January 13, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Ashley from Mommy By Day… Crafter By Night shows how to make her Two Toned Tote. Like the name suggests, her design mixes two fabrics to make a pretty tote. The bag also features a row of ruffles accenting the… Read more ...