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Tutorial: Make a fabric squeaky doggie bone

December 29, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Laura from Laura Griffin Designs shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a squeaky bone toy for your favorite doggie. The soft fabric bone has a squeaker hidden on the inside. Knotted ribbons hang out of the… Read more ...

Tutorial: DIY tights for an 18″ doll

December 28, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Mamagus shares a tutorial on the Quilting Board message forum showing how to create a pair of tights for an American Girl or other 18″ doll out of a pair of knee socks. Brilliant!! Get the tutorial. [photo from … Read more ...

Tutorial: Making a men’s fleece hoodie

December 28, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Cal Patch shares a tutorial on CraftStylish showing how to make a men’s fleece hoodie. It’s a lot like making a basic t-shirt, though with a hood attached at the neck and a kangaroo pocket sewed on the front. Get … Read more ...

Tutorial: Use mini-facings to turn under tight corners

December 28, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Susan Khalje shares a tutorial at Threads magazine showing how to use a mini-facing to help create smooth edges on square necklines or tightly curved edges. Rather than facing the whole piece, a mini-facing works just where you need it. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Ruffles and fleece scarf

December 27, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Fleece Fun shows how to make a scarf that’s all ruffles on the front, and all snuggly fleece on the back. It’s quick to make, too, since the ruffles come courtesy of ruffle fabric. Get the how-to. [photo from… Read more ...

Giveaway: 13 fat quarters from Impressions 2 by Ty Pennington

December 26, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Maureen Cracknell Handmade is hosting a giveaway for one of their sponsors, The Intrepid Thread. The prize is a 13 fat quarter stack from the Impressions 2 Collection by Ty Pennington, in the blue and teal colorways. Deadline is… Read more ...

Tutorial: No-sew ribbon wrapped headbands

December 24, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Ashley from Lil Blue Boo shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make the cute ribbon wrapped headbands, no sewing required. The pretty sequin bows are purchased trim. You could buy some yourself, or you could tie a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easter Time Bunny Rag wreath

December 23, 2011 by Anne Weaver

The how-to for this cute bunny rag wreath is Bustle and Sew contribution to Mencap’s Make With Me project. Mencap is an organization in the UK dedicated to supporting individuals with learning disabilities. Their Make With Me campaign features craft… Read more ...

Tutorial: Christmas stocking flatware holders

December 23, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Yasmin Elizabeth shows how to make a cute accent for your holiday table setting. It’s an itty bitty Christmas stocking to hold your cutlery. It’s a quick and easy project, so you can make one to place at each plate… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Blanket car seat cover for dogs

December 23, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Katpolkadot from Exscapes shows how to make a blanket to protect your car seats when your dog takes a ride in your car. The large blanket fits over the entire back seat, with buckled straps to keep it in place. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Quilted 3-D Christmas tree

December 22, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Alba from Festotu shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a quilted 3-D Christmas tree decoration. It’s actually made from two flat pieces that fit together to create a tree that stands up on its own. Not… Read more ...

Tutorial: Oh, Christmas Tree felt ornament

December 22, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Lark Crafts shares a free project for making their Oh, Christmas Tree ornament. The project is an excerprt from the book Fa La La La Felt

. The felt Christmas tree would be pretty hanging on your own tree, or… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a fabric squeaky doggie bone

Tutorial: DIY tights for an 18″ doll

Tutorial: Making a men’s fleece hoodie

Tutorial: Use mini-facings to turn under tight corners

Tutorial: Ruffles and fleece scarf

Giveaway: 13 fat quarters from Impressions 2 by Ty Pennington

Tutorial: No-sew ribbon wrapped headbands

Tutorial: Easter Time Bunny Rag wreath

Tutorial: Christmas stocking flatware holders

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Blanket car seat cover for dogs

Tutorial: Quilted 3-D Christmas tree

Tutorial: Oh, Christmas Tree felt ornament

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Embellished tee with pleated bib and buttons

Tutorial: Pleated Christmas tree skirt

Tutorial: Apple mug rug and pot holder