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Tutorial: Journaled Burlap Bags

January 10, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Melony from Mel Designs shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her Journaled Burlap Bags with a lovely collage effect. The bags are made from burlap and painted canvas, with journaling words stitched to the front. Fabric… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make toddler leggings from a .scarf

January 10, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Amy from Peek-a-Boo Pattern Shop and Naptime Crafters shows how she created a pair of sweater leggings for her toddler girl. She didn’t knit a stitch. Instead, she made the leggings from a thrifted scarf. Brilliant! Get the tute to … Read more ...

Tutorial: Little girl’s Evelyn top with kangaroo pockets

January 10, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Jess from Bits for Baby and Craftiness Is Not Optional shows how to make her Evelyn top for little girls. This is SUCH a cute top!! The long-sleeved tunic top is made from a fun cotton print with a contrast… Read more ...

Tutorial: Recycled Denim Jeans pocket pot holder

January 10, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Jill from Jembellish and Creating My Way To Success shows how to make a potholder out of an old jeans pocket. The pocket is a cute embellishment – and practical, too, since it’s just the right size for your hand. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Hanging garment cover

January 9, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Lisa from A Spoonful of Sugar shows how to make a garment cover to keep a favorite dress or nice outfit dust-free while hanging in the closet. She made hers to protect the dress her daughter wore for her first… Read more ...

Lookie what she made: Busy book for small hands

January 9, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Adrienne from drienny and A + A = Z created a busy book to keep her young daughter occupied during a long plane trip. Each page was created with a different type of activity or discovery in mind. One page… Read more ...

Free Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Baby sleep sack

January 9, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Kristine from Liberated Mind shows how to make a sleep sack for a baby to wear to keep him warm while he sleeps. Sleep sacks are fairly easily found already made at the stores, but they can be expensive –… Read more ...

Tutorial: Scrub hat or chemo cap

January 9, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Elvira from Ches Vies shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a fitted hat with a contrast band at the front. Elastic across the back keeps it snug against the base of the neck. She made it… Read more ...

Tutorial: Ribbon bow headband

January 8, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Dom from Crafted shows how to make a ribbon bow headband. A bit of elastic at the bottom keeps it fitting snug around your head. I’m loving the little bow at the top! Get the tute. [photo from Crafted] … Read more ...

Free pattern: Penguin softies

January 8, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Want to know how to make this super cute penguin softie? The Purl Bee has a pattern and tutorial for doing just that. They also have fat quarter bundles for sale made up of the same black and white fabrics… Read more ...

Tutorial: 5 Minute Headband out of an old necktie

January 7, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Head over to Crafting a Green World to find out how to make a headband out of a necktie. This is such a cute idea, and you can do it in just 5 minutes. I’m adding this to my must-sew… Read more ...

Giveaway: Fat quarter bundle in tangerine and steel

January 7, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Maureen Cracknell Handmadehosts a giveaway on her blog for Fresh Squeezed Fabrics. One of her readers will win a fat quarter bundle of fabrics in tangerine and steely gray. Go to her giveaway post for the details and … Read more ...

Free pattern: Cute little felt hedgehog

January 7, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Angela from Lazy Basset shows how to make a cute little hedgehod softie out of felt. He’s laying on his back, with his belly and his hedgehog paws up. Awww…. He’s lightly stuffed to give him some 3-d shaping. You… Read more ...

Lookie what she made: Vintage lace onesie

January 6, 2012 by Anne Weaver

A little bit of vintage lace is all that Melanie from The Crafty Cupboard need to take a plain pink onesie and make it swoon-worthy cute. This would make the sweetest baby gift! Read more at The Crafty Cupboard.… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern – Little Flower Girl Sundress with elastic thread shirred bodice

January 6, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Dawn from Designed by Dawn Nicole shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to use elastic thread shirring to create her Little Flower Child Sundress. The dress is pieced from coordinating fat quarters. (You could also use half-yard… Read more ...