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Free pattern: Ferdinand the Frog softie

February 4, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Abby Glassenberg from While She Naps, and author of Stuffed Animals: From Concept to Construction shares a free pattern for her Ferdinand the Frog softie. He’s a real prince, and he’s got a felt crown to prove it. With Velcro… Read more ...

Tutorial: Scrappy heart reverse applique pincushion

February 4, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Stephanie from Swoodson Says guest blogs at So Sew Easy with a tutorial showing how to make this scrappy heart pincushion. The heart in the middle is made with a reverse applique technique and a patchwork of small fabric scraps. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Infinity scarf for an American Girl doll

February 3, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Everyone’s wearing infinity scarves these days. Why not your child’s doll? Karin from Leigh Laurel Studios shows how to make a miniature version of the infinity scarf that fits an American Girl or other 18″ doll. You won’t need much… Read more ...

Free pattern: Retro Overnight Bag

February 3, 2015 by Anne Weaver

This Retro Overnight Bag is a free pattern by The Crafty Kitty, shared in a guest post at Birch Fabrics. The shape is inspired by vintage bowling bags. It’s a good sized bag that would be good for sleepovers. The… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Quilted hot pads with a sewing theme

February 3, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shows how you can make a set of quilted hot pads, with cute sewing themed appliques. She gives a template for a pair of scissors, a dress form, and a sewing machine to applique on… Read more ...

Tutorial: Valentine’s felt heart necklaces

February 2, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Monica from Marino Bambinos shows how to make these sweet heart necklaces. A hand stitched heart pendant hangs from a necklace made from cute fabric trim – ribbon or ric rac or (my favorite) pom pom trim. They’re easy enough… Read more ...

Tutorial: Valentine’s heart and gingham pillows

February 2, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shares tutorial for making a couple of coordinating Valentine’s throw pillows. The designs are simple but striking. They’re easy to make, too. One is a large square pillow from a large polka dot fabric, with… Read more ...

Tutorial: Vintage heart Valentines banner

January 31, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Bev from Flamingo Toes shows how you can make this vintage heart banner. It’s a pretty decoration for Valentine’s Day, but the vintage sheet hearts would be sweet hanging up year round. The banner is covered with hearts cut from… Read more ...

Free pattern: Girls gymnastic shorts

January 30, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Autie from iCandy Handmade shares a free pattern for making a pair of girl’s gymnastic shorts. The short stretchy shorts are made to be worn over a leotard for gymnastic or dance class. They’re not hard at all to make,… Read more ...

Free Sewing project: Vintage 1950s hostess apron

January 30, 2015 by Anne Weaver

You can make a 1950s style hostess apron out of just 1 yard of fabric. Catherine from Frisky Scissors shares a free vintage project sheet at the Pattern Patter blog for making one. You could make this an all-vintage project… Read more ...

Winner of the DIY Crush giveaway

January 30, 2015 by Anne Weaver

The winner of our giveaway of 5 free downloads from DIY Crush is… Superstitches, who said, “Loved the quilt patterns by Cloth Parcel-especially the seaside cottage one.” Congratulations, Superstitches! Have fun with your free downloads! And I agree, the Seaside … Read more ...

Free pattern: Ferdinand the Frog softie

Tutorial: Scrappy heart reverse applique pincushion

Tutorial: Infinity scarf for an American Girl doll

Free pattern: Retro Overnight Bag

Sewing Tutorial: Quilted hot pads with a sewing theme

Tutorial: Valentine’s felt heart necklaces

Tutorial: Valentine’s heart and gingham pillows

Tutorial: Vintage heart Valentines banner

Free pattern: Girls gymnastic shorts

Free Sewing project: Vintage 1950s hostess apron

Winner of the DIY Crush giveaway

Sewing Pattern: Easy to make t-shirt skirt

Tutorial: Little girl’s Valentine’s Day crinkle skirt

Free pattern: Child’s upcycled denim play crown

Sewing Tutorial: Spring flower corsage tee