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Tutorial: One seam shawl style nursing cover

February 5, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Marissa from Rae Gun Ramblings shows how to make a shawl style nursing cover out of knit fabric, one she calls the Worlds Best and Easiest Nursing Cover. The shawl style provides full coverage while baby is nursing, and the… Read more ...

Free pattern: Arabesque Bag

February 5, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Sara from Sew Sweetness, and author of Big City Bags, has a free bag pattern for you. It’s her Arabesque Bag. The shape is simple, requiring only 3 hours to sew up. It still has nice finishes, though, with… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fat quarter dolly sleeping bag

February 5, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Amy from Peek-a-Boo Pattern Shop shows how to make a sleeping bag for a child’s doll. You can make one to fit a 15″ Disney doll (or a 12″ baby doll) out of a fat quarter of a pretty fabric… Read more ...

Tutorial: Valentine’s Day stockings to hang from the mantel

February 5, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Mollie from Wild Olive shows how to make a Valentine stocking. The design is a request from her mother. It’s like a Christmas stocking, but instead of a sock or stocking shape, it’s a heart shaped pouch that you can… Read more ...

Tutorial: Drum Floor Pouf

February 4, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Laura at A Beautiful Mess shares a tutorial showing how to make this Drum Floor Pouf. It functions as a footstool or extra seating, and it also happens to look really cool. You can make one out of your favorite… Read more ...

Free Sewing pattern: Child’s basic long-sleeved t-shirt

February 3, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Free pattern: Child's basic long-sleeved t-shirt

Small Dreamfactory shares a free pattern for a child’s long-sleeved t-shirt. It’s a basic tee with a round neck and set in sleeves. The pattern comes in one size (size 104 / EU 3 – 4 years / US 4Y). … Read more ...

Free pattern: Sock lion

February 3, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Craft Passion shares a free pattern for making this sock lion softie. Lions are supposed to be fierce, but this guy is straight up cute with his wide eyes and fluffy yarn mane. He also has a tuft of yarn… Read more ...

Tutorial: Twill tape tote bag

February 3, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Jill from Made with Moxie guest blogs at Crafterhours with a tutorial showing how to make her Twill Tape Tote. It’s a sturdy bag, made from a home dec weight fabric for the outside and lined with a quilting weight… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern : Toddler ruffle edge jumper dress

February 3, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Free pattern: Toddler ruffle edge jumper dress

Remona from The Stitching Scientist shares a free pattern for making this ruffle edge jumper dress in toddler sizes. It’s a simple A-line sleeveless dress, with ruffles finishing off the hem and neck line. Wear it in the winter layered… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pom pom trimmed Valentine hoop art

February 3, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Bev from Flamingo Toes shows how to make this super cute Valentine’s Day hoop art. It has a retro vibe, with felt hearts and plenty of pom poms. Mini pom pom trim outlines a felt heart, and a larger yarn… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pizza Toppin’ quiet book page or play food

February 1, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Jennifer from Be Still My Crafting Heart shares a tutorial at Riley Blake’s Cutting Corners College for making this Pizza Toppin’ quiet book page. Young hands can use buttons and snaps to attach cheese and toppings to build a pizza. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Oilcloth reusable snack bags

January 31, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Anne from Dodie Gray shows how you can make an oilcloth reusable snack bag. It’s fast to sew up, with an easy Velcro closure. They don’t take much fabric to make; 1/2 yard of oilcloth would be enough to make… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sewing smooth curves and crisp corners

January 31, 2014 by Anne Weaver

If curves and corners on your sewing project end up a bumpy, lumpy, rounded mess, check out this post from Liz from Simple Simon & Co. She tells how she sews smooth curves and sharp corners. There are just a… Read more ...

Free Sewing pattern: Plantain t-shirt

January 30, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Anna from Deer and Doe shares a free pattern for her Plantain shirt. She designed the Plantain to be “the perfect t-shirt”. It’s fitted through the shoulders and flares out to a loose fit through the hips. It has a… Read more ...

Free pattern: Groundhog softie, with a shadow

January 29, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Molly from Wild Olive shares a free pattern for the baby groundhog softie. Isn’t he cute!! And with Groundhog Day coming up (Sunday, February 2 – I looked it up), you can also make a shadow for him to see. … Read more ...