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Tutorial: Belle Layered Skirt for toddler girls

December 7, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Anshu from Blooms and Bugs shares a tutorial at Moda Bake Shop showing how to make her Belle Layered Skirt for toddler girls. This is such a pretty skirt!! The top layer is edged in a pretty ruffle and ruched … Read more ...

Free pattern: Ice scraper mitt

December 7, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Head over to Fleece Fun to get a free pattern for making a mitt that fits around an ice scraper. The mitt fits around a purchased ice scraper and keeps your hand warm (and dry) while scraping the ice and… Read more ...

Video tutorial: Create a half apron out of a man’s button-down shirt

December 7, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Vanessa from Crafty Gemini shares a video tutorial on her blog showing how to make a half apron out of a man’s button-down shirt. The button placket and contrasting patch pockets are fun details. It’s a quick and easy project… Read more ...

Tutorial: Baby doll pajamas from an outgrown baby’s romper

December 5, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Kris from Resweater blog and shop shares a quick how-to at Refashion Co-op showing how to repurpose an outgrown baby’s romper into pajamas for a baby doll. What a great idea!! Get the tute. [photo from Resweater on Refashion… Read more ...

A Quick Handmade Gift For Nurses: DIY Stethoscope Cover Sewing Tutorial

December 5, 2011 by Anne Weaver

There are some handmade gifts that are pretty, and then there are handmade gifts that are actually useful — and this little DIY stethoscope cover happily sits in both camps. This easy sewing project is a lovely idea for nurses,… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: “Love Where You Live” Christmas Ornament

December 4, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Chris from Pickup Some Creativity shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her “Love Where You Live” Christmas ornment. I love this idea!!! The colorful state silhouette and handstitched outline are so cute!! You could make one… Read more ...

Read all about it: Choosing the right serger stitch for your project

December 4, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Head over to CraftStylish to read all about choosing the right serger stitch for your project. Go to the article. [photo from CraftStylish]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Peasant dress for a Cabbage Patch Doll

December 4, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Cabbage Patch Dolls were all the rage when I was a kid, and they’re still popular today with little girls. It’s hard to find clothes for them, though. Alida from GiggleBug Designs and I Make Stuff gives the cutting dimensions… Read more ...

Free pattern: Pull-through toddler scarf with fleece lining

December 3, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Small Dream Factory shares a free pattern on her blog for a toddler scarf. It’s made with a fleece lining, and a buttonhole at the bottom creates a pull-through closure. Get the pattern and tutorial. [photo from Small Dream … Read more ...

Tutorial: Pieced candy cane bunting

December 3, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Maggie fromSmashed Peas and Carrots shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a fun candy cane bunting. The candy canes are pieced from red and white cotton prints, and hang from a length of jumbo ric… Read more ...

Tutorial: Dolly Diaper Bag

December 3, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Ashley from Mommy by Day, Crafter by Night shows how to make her Dolly Diaper Bag. The Minkee-lined diaper bag is sized just right for a little girl to carry. What little mother wouldn’t love this? It’s inspired by the … Read more ...

Tutorial: Twinkle Toes! sequined Christmas stocking

December 3, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Bridgit from Wag Doll shares a tutorial for making her Twinkle Toes! Christmas stocking that’s all sparkle and fabulousness. The stocking is made from sequined fabric, with a shiny satin lining. Love! Get the tute. [photo from Wag Doll]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Snowman sock softie

December 2, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Sassa Lynne from Chittle Chattle shows how to turn a single sock into a cute little snowman softie. You can have fun using buttons, felt, and other embellishments to create his face and his personality. Get the tutorial. [thank… Read more ...

Free pattern: Christmas tree poncho

December 2, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Michelle from Design Camp PDX shares a free pattern and tutorial at the Pendleton Woolen Mill Store for making. Instead of the traditional circular skirt, this is square-shaped tree skirt. The heavy woolen fabric is evokes the mood of a… Read more ...

Free pattern: Lined Christmas stocking with Minkee cuff

December 2, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Staci from Crafty Stacishows how to make a lined Christmas stocking with a soft Minkee cuff. She made a set of stockings for her family, with everyone picking out a fabric for their stocking that suits their personality. In… Read more ...