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Choosing a good mix of fabrics for your sewing project

January 21, 2015 by Anne Weaver

I enjoy sewing projects that allow me to mix prints. I like to play with combinations of color and pattern, but not everyone feels this way. If choosing a mix of fabrics for a projects turns you into a nervous… Read more ...

Tutorial: Felt heart garland

January 21, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Wendi from Shiny Happy World used felt scraps and one easy hand stitch to make the cutest Valentine’s heart garland. I like that she didn’t limit herself to just pinks and reds for this project. Hearts are beautiful in all… Read more ...

Free pattern: Baker Street Bag

January 21, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Sara from Sew Sweetness shares a free pattern at OLFA for making her Baker Street Bag. It’s a great everyday bag, with finished dimensions 12” long x 8” tall x 4” deep. The simple shape will show off a large… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fleece ice scraper mitt

January 20, 2015 by Anne Weaver

We don’t get ice too often in Arkansas, but when we do I remember how much I dislike scraping ice from the windshield of my car. Of course, much of that has to do with me not having the proper… Read more ...

Tutorial: Hanging Heart Softies

January 20, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Cami from Tidbits shares a tutorial at Make It and Love It showing how you can make these sweet Hanging Heart Softies. They’re sweet hanging from a branch tree. They’d also be nice as singles hanging from a drawer knob. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew an easy beginner tote bag, plus a snap-on bag organizer

January 20, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Melissa from Melly Sews and Blank Slate Patterns shares a simple tote bag tutorial. It’s a good beginning sewing project because it’s all straight seams, and you end up with something you can use and feel proud of. She also… Read more ...

Go enter my DIY Crush giveaway!

January 20, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Psst… Just posted a new giveaway in our Giveaways section. It’s for 5 free downloads from DIY Crush!

They’ve got patterns (sewing, quilting, crochet, and more) and craft ebooks and even machine embroidery files, and if you’re the giveaway… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fabric Valentine’s suckers

January 19, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Owen’s Olivia shares a tutorial for making these fabric Valentine’s suckers. They’re a good use of your fabric scraps, as you’ll only need a couple of small pieces of fabric for each sucker. These would make such a pretty Valentine’s… Read more ...

Tutorial: 4 ways to print fabric on your home printer

January 19, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Did you know that you can print fabric on your home printer? Obviously, this would be for small projects because the images you print need to fit on a standard 8 1/2″ x 11″ sheet (or whatever size papers your… Read more ...

Tutorial: Upcycled reusable grocery bag

January 19, 2015 by Anne Weaver

At Zaaberry you can see how you can make a reusable grocery bag out of an upcycled bird seed

bag. The bird seed bag is made from a sturdy woven plastic-y material. I’m sure there are other types of large… Read more ...

Choosing a good mix of fabrics for your sewing project

Tutorial: Felt heart garland

Free pattern: Baker Street Bag

Tutorial: Fleece ice scraper mitt

Tutorial: Hanging Heart Softies

Tutorial: Sew an easy beginner tote bag, plus a snap-on bag organizer

Go enter my DIY Crush giveaway!

Tutorial: Fabric Valentine’s suckers

Tutorial: 4 ways to print fabric on your home printer

Tutorial: Upcycled reusable grocery bag

Tutorial: Kimono cardi made from a boxy sweater

Tutorial: Felt Frozen princess crown

Tutorial: Valentine’s Day heart table runner

Sewing Pattern: Make a child’s leotard from a t-shirt

Tutorial: Grocery bag organizer made from a hand towel