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Tutorial: Vintage photo throw pillow

December 22, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Amy from Positively Splendid shows how to make this lovely vintage photo throw pillow. The photo is printed on to inkjet printable fabric and “framed” with a stenciled design. This would be such a neat way to display an old… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy Peasy Fleece Blanket with monogram and fringe

December 22, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Melissa Mortenson from Fourteen May and The Polka Dot Chair shows how to make her Easy Peasy Fleece Blanket. It’s made from two layers of colorful fleece. The edges are cut into a pretty fringe, and an oversized monogram makes… Read more ...

Tutorial: Two-tone fabric gift sacks with sturdy sides

December 22, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shows how to make their Two-Tone Gift Bags in two sizes. The sides of the bag are heavily interfaced so they have the regular stand-up shape of a paper gift sack, but out of a pretty fabric that will… Read more ...

Tutorial: Quilted 3-D Christmas tree

December 22, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Alba from Festotu shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a quilted 3-D Christmas tree decoration. It’s actually made from two flat pieces that fit together to create a tree that stands up on its own. Not… Read more ...

Tutorial: Simple reversible tote bag

December 22, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Flora from Frills and Flares shows how to make a simple reversible tote bag. The reversible bag has two looks in one. When your mood changes, just turn it inside out for an entirely new look for your bag. Get … Read more ...

Tutorial: Homemade Hand Warmers

December 22, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Vanessa from V and Co. shows how to make her Homemade Hand Warmers. Just zap the small rice bags in the microwave for 15 seconds, and they’re ready to warm your hands. Get the tutorial. [photo from V and … Read more ...

Tutorial: Oh, Christmas Tree felt ornament

December 22, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Lark Crafts shares a free project for making their Oh, Christmas Tree ornament. The project is an excerprt from the book Fa La La La Felt

. The felt Christmas tree would be pretty hanging on your own tree, or… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Embellished tee with pleated bib and buttons

December 22, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Sachiko from Tea Rose Company and Tea Rose Home shows how to make her Pleated Pretty Shirt. This top is gorgeous!! She starts with a plain tee, and then adds a pleated bib trimmed with lace and buttons. Get the … Read more ...

Free pattern: Circle apron for a Barbie doll

December 21, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Barbie will be ever the fashionable hostess wearing this half-apron with a circle skirt. Sharon Sews shares a free pattern and tutorial for making it. Get the pattern and tutorial. [photo from Sharon Sews]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pleated Christmas tree skirt

December 21, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Stephanie from The Petite Sewist guest blogs at Mommy By Day… Crafter By Night with a tutorial showing how to make a pleated Christmas tree skirt. It’s gorgeous out of the muslin fabric and contrast-y red trim that she used… Read more ...

Tutorial: Free-motion stitched nested heart ornaments

December 21, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Birgitte from Sew Danish guest blogs in the Scandinavian Christmas series at The Pickled Herring shares a tutorial showing how to make free-motioned stitched nested heart Christmas ornaments. These are so pretty, especially when they’re stitched with gold thread! Even… Read more ...

Tutorial: Vintage photo throw pillow

Tutorial: Easy Peasy Fleece Blanket with monogram and fringe

Tutorial: Two-tone fabric gift sacks with sturdy sides

Tutorial: Quilted 3-D Christmas tree

Tutorial: Simple reversible tote bag

Tutorial: Homemade Hand Warmers

Tutorial: Oh, Christmas Tree felt ornament

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Embellished tee with pleated bib and buttons

Free pattern: Circle apron for a Barbie doll

Tutorial: Pleated Christmas tree skirt

Tutorial: Free-motion stitched nested heart ornaments

Sewing Tutorial: Leather obi belt with flower embellishment

Tutorial: Apple mug rug and pot holder

Tutorial: Faux leather or fabric firewood carrier

Tutorial: Minky neck pillow