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Tutorial: Hanging embroidery project organizer

July 30, 2012 by Anne Weaver

This hanging organizer has pockets to hold everything you need for your embroidery projects – hoops, scissors, thread, rulers, marking tools, and more. You can find a tutorial at Bari J’s blog showing how to make it. It’s part of… Read more ...

Giveaway: Fox Hollow fat quarter bundle

July 29, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Moona Fabrics is this week’s sponsor of the fabric giveaway at Maureen Cracknell Handmade. They’ll give a stack of TEN fat quarters from Fox Hollow, an organic fabric collection by Monaluna Fabrics. It has the cutest woodland theme with… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fully Loaded Circle Skirt for girls

July 29, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Jennifer from Un Petit Design guest blogs in the Skirting the Issue charity sewing series atSimple Simon & Co. with a tutorial showing how to make her Fully Loaded Circle Skirt. She gave it that name because it’s packed… Read more ...

Tutorial: How to make a sock monkey

July 28, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Head over to Little Birdie Secrets to find out how to make a sock monkey. Guest blogger Melynie shows how to make this classic softie toy. Go to Little Birdie Secrets for the tute. [photo from Melynie on Little… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Knotted fabric dog toy

July 28, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Ilse from Sew It Love It shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a knotted fabric toy for your dog. It’s made entirely from fabric scraps, from the patchwork fabric tube to the filling for the inside. … Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Boxy Messenger Bag

July 28, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Chris from Pickup Some Creativity shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her Boxy Messenger Bag. She made it roomy enough to hold her daughter’s dolls, softies, and other toys. I’m thinking this would also make a… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: DIY Square cushion dog bed

July 27, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Bari J. continues her series of how-tos showcasing her new LillyBelle fabric line with a tutorial showing how to make a doggie bed. The large square cushion has a foam insert, and a zipper on one side so it can… Read more ...

Tutorial: Humbug pyramid softie toys

July 26, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Elizabeth Hill shares a tutorial on the Coats & Clark Sewing Secrets blog showing how to make Humbugs, soft pyramid-shaped toys. The project is part of their Teaching Tweens to Sew series and provides good practice for sewing corners. Get … Read more ...

Free pattern: Pillowcase dress for an 18″ doll

July 26, 2012 by Anne Weaver

You can find a free pattern and tutorial for making a pillowcase dress for an 18″ doll over at Skip To My Lou. The doll version of a pillowcase dress is just as easy to sew as a child-size version. … Read more ...

Free pattern: Sweet Dreams sleep mask

July 25, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Bari J. continues her series of tutorials showcasing her new LillyBelle line of fabrics with a free pattern for making her Sweet Dreams sleep mask. It’s a quick and easy project, and you can make it from just 2 pieces… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make jeans from a denim skirt

July 25, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Many of us have seen projects where people make a denim skirt out of a pair of jeans. Claudia from Sew Lil Time did the opposite, making a pair of jeans out of a denim skirt. Brilliant!! Most of the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Olympic torch softie and a fabric gold medal

July 25, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Cheryl from Sew Can Do shows how to make an Olympic torch softie and a fabric gold medal. The torch is made from gold pleather with felt flames. The gold medal is also made of the pleather and hangs from… Read more ...

Tutorial: Galaxy scarf

July 25, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Stacie from Stars for Streetlights shares a tutorial over at Scarves.net showing how to use fabric paint to create a galaxy effect on a scarf. You starts with a purchased scarf, but you could always make your own from some… Read more ...

Tutorial: Reversible detachable apron for a little girl’s dress

July 25, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Kataryna from Sew Chibi and Chibi Designs shows how to make a reversible apron for a child’s dress. This is such a cute addition to a dress!! She designed it to attach to the waistband with buttons so you can… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Upcycled Patchwork Shorts from repurposed tees

July 24, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom guest blogs at Sew Country Chick with a tutorial showing how to her Upcycled Patchwork Shorts for boys. They’re made from a patchwork of knit fabric repurposed from old t-shirts. The snippets… Read more ...