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Lookie what she made: Doggie coat from a broken umbrella

December 2, 2012 by Anne Weaver

If you can move your eyes away from the sweetest little doggie face ever, check out the fabulous little coat that she’s wearing. Tanja from Saumaton made it for her. She got the waterproof fabric from a broken umbrella. Her… Read more ...

Tutorial: Felt annd ribbon gift card holder

December 2, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Heather from The Sewing Loft i does a little reverse applique to create this gift card

holder. It takes just a little bit of felt and short bits of ribbon, perfect for using up those scraps of pretty left over… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a Christmas tree skirt from a child’s dress

December 2, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Would you believe that Nike from Thrive made this lovely layered Christmas tree skirt in just 10 minutes? She did, and she shares a tutorial showing how. She started with one of her daughter’s outgrown Easter dresses, so much of… Read more ...

Idea file: Yo-yo throw pillow

December 1, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Elise from Grow Creative used fabric yo-yos to embellish the front of a throw pillow. She arranged them in a circular pattern that could evoke a snowflake or a flower, depending on the color palette. Read more about it at … Read more ...

Tutorial: Gift Bag Tote

December 1, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Vanessa from Punkin Patterns shows how to make a reusable gift bag that is nice enough to be a on its own. It’s fully lined, with fusible fleece between the layers for extra stability. Go to her tutorial. [photo… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a hat and mittens from an old upcycled sweater

November 30, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Lindsay from Shrimp Salad Circus shows how you can make a hat and mitten set out of an old sweater. She gives the mittens long cuffs so they keep the cold air out. It’s an easy project, suitable for a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Ruby Lou Bag for little girls

November 30, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Melissa Mortenson from Little Polka Dot shares a tutorial over at the Riley Blake Designs blog showing how to make her Ruby Lou Bag. It has the shaping and the style of a grown-up bag, but it’s actually sized for… Read more ...

Tutorial: Santa sack party favor bags

November 29, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Wen from What’s Mummy Up To? shows how to make a set of Santa sack party favor bags. The simple bags are made from red felt with white ribbon trim. She shows how to use chain piecing to sew up… Read more ...

Tutorial: Bias bound burlap placemats

November 28, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Ruby from ZaaBerry shows how to make a burlap placemat. The edges around bound with bias tape for a fun contrast and edges that won’t fray. She used a burlap printed with a leaf pattern, but if you can’t find… Read more ...

Tutorial: Restuff a special stuffed animal

November 27, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Abby Glassenberg from While She Naps, and author of Stuffed Animals: From Concept to Construction, shows what to do when a favorite stuffed animal has been loved (and washed) so much that the stuffing sags. The solution is… Read more ...

Tutorial: Deep pocket fleece scarf

November 27, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Delia from Delia Creates guest blogs in the Holiday Bake, Craft, & Sew Along series at Skip To My Lou with a tutorial showing how to make her Deep Pocket Scarf. It’s a long fleece scarf with deep pockets at… Read more ...

Tutorial: Mod felt fringe Christmas tree skirt

November 27, 2012 by Anne Weaver

I am loving this felt fringe tree skirt that Jacinda from Prudent Baby made! It’s colorful, fun, and… mod! She shares a tutorial showing how you can make one. Get the tute. [photo from Prudent Baby] Looking for more… Read more ...

Tutorial: Vintage pillowcase apron

November 27, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Jennifer Brasher from Two Butterflies shows how she made an apron out of a vintage pillowcase and a bit of fabric cut from a vintage sheet. It’s part of her 30 Days for 30 Dollars series of thrifty craft projects. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Hot Mess Casserole Carrier

November 27, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Sara from Sew Sweetness shares a tutorial over at the Free Spirit Fabrics blog showing how to make her Hot Mess Casserole Carrier. It’s insulated to keep your food warm, and it’s big enough to hold a 13″ x 9″… Read more ...

Tutorial: Baby cardigan tee with contrast lapel collar

November 26, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Elles from Misusu & More shares a free downloadable tutorial showing how you can make this awesome little cardigan tee for a baby boy. (Or baby girl, if you change up the colors.) She uses a t-shirt (or onesie with… Read more ...