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Giveaway: Jelly roll of Posy by Aneela Hoey

February 2, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Maureen Cracknell Handmadehosts her weekly fabric giveaway for Fat Quarter Shop this week. They’ve got a Jelly Roll (precut fabrics) from the Posy line by Aneela Hoey to give to one of her readers. offering a Posy Jelly Roll … Read more ...

Tutorial: Valentine’s treat pouch or pocket pillow from the same pattern

February 2, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Amy from Positively Splendid shows how one pattern can become either a Valentine’s treat pouch or a heart-shaped pocket pillow. Whether you make the pouch or the pillow version, it’s a sweet way to gift a small Valentine treat. Go … Read more ...

Free pattern: Valentine owl hand towel

February 2, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Amber from Crazy Little Projects shows how you can make this cute Valentine owl hand towel. The owl and ribbon trim are held down with fusible webbing, so you could get by with just ironing them down, but stitching them… Read more ...

Tutorial: Hammer style leggings for little girls

February 1, 2013 by Anne Weaver

I know, I know… people these days call them “harem” pants. But back in the day, they were Hammer Pants. Am I showing my age? Liz fromSimple Simon & Co. gets the name right in her blog post, where… Read more ...

Tutorial: Drawstring bag makes an excellent first sewing project

February 1, 2013 by Anne Weaver

If you’re wanting to learn to sew, or maybe you’re teaching someone to sew, a drawstring bag makes an excellent first project. They’re easy to sew and can be put to any number of purposes – holding toys, toiletris, even … Read more ...

Tutorial: Close a pillow (or softie) hole with an invisible ladder stitch

February 1, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Amy from Positively Splendid shows how to make a close a pillow opening with a handstitch that’s virtually invisible. It’s called a ladder stitch. It’s also often used when closing up stuffing holes on a softie. Go to her blog … Read more ...

Tutorial: No-sew Valentine’s sweater with an edge

February 1, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Cathy from Trinkets in Bloom shows how to create a no-sew Valentine’s sweater that’s got an edge. She created a giant heart shape out of safety pins. Technically, there is some sewing involved with the handstitched “XO” at the… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Upcycled t-shirt hoodie

January 31, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Cheri from I Am Momma Hear Me Roar shows how she upcycled two t-shirts into one awesome hoodie for her son. Though she shows it for a boy – and boy, does she know how to design for boys! –… Read more ...

Tutorial: Framed pegboard organization for your sewing space

January 30, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Heidi from HoneyBear Laneshows how to make a framed pegboard to help organize your sewing or craft room. I have one hanging in my studio (sans frame) and it keeps all my tools within sight and easy reach, but… Read more ...

Tutorial: Flanged pillow sham with pieced stripes

January 30, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Maureen fromMaureen Cracknell Handmade hares a tutorial over at Riley Blake Designs showing how to make a flanged pillow sham. The striped pattern is actually pieced from two fabrics. Go to her tutorial. [photo from Maureen Cracknell on… Read more ...

Tutorial: Valentines pincushion

January 30, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Angelina from JoJo and Eloise shows how you can make a Valentines pincushion. The design is a familiar one, a stuffed circle divided into petals, but she gives it a Valentines twist by making it in a red & white… Read more ...

Free Sewing pattern: Bitty Bottle Bib

January 29, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Miss Sews-It-All shares a free pattern for making her Bitty Bottle Bibs. I love the way the bottom is shaped into a point! It’s a design she used for her own kids’ bibs and she now gives them as gifts… Read more ...

Tutorial: Onesie dress

January 29, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shows how to make a baby dress using a onesie. Only the bottom of the onesie will end up in the finished dress (under the skirt), so you can use a stained onesie for this… Read more ...

Idea file: Leather Snap Jacket refashion

January 29, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Jacklyn from Oh By Golly shows how she refashioned an ill-fitting knit blazer into this little piece of awesomeness. The asymmetrical front and the leather tabs look like a dressier version of a motorcycle jacket. You’d never guess what she… Read more ...

Tutorial: Mini frame pincushion

January 28, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Natalie from Doodles by Noodles shows how to make a small pincushion out of a mini photo frame. She found the brightly painted mini frames at Michael’s, but you can find similar frames at other discount and craft stores. Get … Read more ...