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Tutorial: Kitchen Cliche Hot Pads

March 17, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Colleen Babcock from The Magic Bean shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her Kitchen Cliche Hot Pads. These are sooo cute!! “Can’t stand the heat… get out of the kitchen,” says one. The other says, “Pot… Read more ...

Winners of Hobovian’s foldover elastic giveaway!

March 17, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Now that the giveaway for foldover elastic from Hobovian has closed, I can announce some winners! Your comments gave me so many more ideas to use my foldover elastic! Remember, you can always get free samples from Hobovian by emailing… Read more ...

Tutorial: Felt eggs for Easter or a play kitchen

March 17, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Katie from Hippos & Dinosaurs joins the Play Eats series at Project: Project with a tutorial showing how to make felt eggs. These would be cute out of white or brown felt for a play kitchen, or out of bright … Read more ...

Tutorial: Flannel receiving blanket with ric rac trim

March 17, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Suzanne from Just Another Hangup shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a receiving blanket. The soft flannel blanket is trimmed with ric rac and has rounded corners. And at 41″ x 41″, it’s larger than the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Triangle Safety Sign Throw Pillow

March 17, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Did you know that you can buy triangular pillow forms? There are sooo many possibilities for this! For instance, Craft Passion used the triangular pillow forms to make pillows that look like safety signs. These would be awesome for a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fix loose elastic on a cloth diaper cover

March 17, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Not all wear and tear of cloth diapers can be mended, but if it’s possible to fix it’s certainly worth doing. Amy from Maker Mama shows how she repaired the loose elastic on a diaper cover. Get the how-to.… Read more ...

Free Sewing pattern: Easter dress for little girls

March 16, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jessica from Running With Scissors shares a tutorial showing how to make a baby girl’s Easter dress. It can be customized in so many ways – with or without contrasting fabric on the bodice, trim at the hem, etc. The… Read more ...

Tutorial: Peter Rabbit-inspired messenger bag

March 15, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Anna from Noodlehead shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she made this chambray messenger bag for kids. The bag was inspired by The Tale of Peter Rabbit and is part of the Once Upon a Thread series at… Read more ...

Free pattern: Little boys’ boxer briefs

March 15, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Sabra from Sew A Straight Line shares a free pattern and tutorial for making little boys’ boxer briefs. It’s her contribution to Celebrate the Boy 2011. Her pattern is available in one size – a boys’ 3/4, but you could… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Marshmallow Bunny Easter Peeps Plushies

March 15, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Amanda from Dandelions & Lace shows how to make these super cute Marshmallow Bunny Plushies. They look just like those sugar coated ones that appear in the stores every Easter! (Peeps!) Unlike their sugar-y counterparts, these guys won’t rot your… Read more ...

Tutorial: Scrap fabric camera case

March 13, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Morgan from Morgan Made It shares a tutorial for making a camera case. It’s an easy project and it can be made out of fabric in your scrap bin. She made hers in just 15 minutes. Get the tute.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pillowcase dress with pleated ruffle and waist sash

March 13, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jess from Bits for Babyand Craftiness Is Not Optional shows how to make a pillowcase dress with a pleated ruffle around the bottom, and a sash to tie around the waist. It’s part of the Sew A Dress For… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easter Egg Hunt Bags

March 12, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Head over to The Purl Bee to find out how to make these fun Easter Egg Hunt Bags. The bags are quick to make from felt, with rows of ric rac and other trim creating colorful stripes that remind me… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Craft organizer from repurposed pants

March 12, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Tiffany from Lemon Tree Creations guest blogs at KojoDesignswith a tutorial showing how to turn a pair of pants into a craft organizer. What a cool idea! Get the tutorial. [photo from Lemon Tree Creations on kojodesigns]… Read more ...

Free pattern: Flirty Apron with heart-shaped pockets

March 12, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Virginia Lindsay from Gingercake guest blogs at Whip Up with a free pattern for making her retro-licious Flirty Apron. The rounded half-apron is trimmed with a ruffle, but the cutest thing has to be those heart-shaped pockets. Love! Get the … Read more ...