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Tutorial: Bounce Back Strap to for sippee cups and toys

February 15, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Melissa from Love Affair With My Brother shares a tutorial showing how to make a Bounce Back Strap. This little stretchy strap is what you need if you have a baby who loves the “drop it on the floor” game. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Ribbon and pom pom flowers

February 15, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Sara from Craft Snob shows how to make these fun flower embellishments from printed ribbon and brightly colored pom poms. These are sooo cute! Use them on headbands, hairclips, or even shoe clips for little girls. Get the tute. [photo… Read more ...

Tutorial: Itty bitty fabric necktie shoe clips

February 14, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Sara from Craft Snob guest blogs at Momtastic with a tutorial showing how to make these little fabric necktie shoe clips. Cuuuute! Get the tute. [photo from Craft Snob on Momtastic]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Plush kiss Valentine’s softie

February 13, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Diana Schoenbrun, author of Beasties, shares a tutorial for a fun last-minute Valentine’s project – a plush kiss softie. Hers is made from a shiny red satin, but she says it can also be made other fabrics, including velvet,… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Chalkboard heart placemats

February 13, 2011 by Anne Weaver

She Wears Flowers shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make these placemats with chalkboard hearts on them. This would be such a cute way to set the table on Valentine’s, with a special message written to the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Charming Gathered Table Runner

February 13, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Melissa Mortenson from fourteen may and The Polka Dot Chair shows how to make her Charming Gathered Table Runner, named so because the gathered strips are pieced from charm squares. The hearts in the middle are attached with buttons, so… Read more ...

Tutorial: Beribboned Guest Bath Towels

February 13, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shows how to make these super cute Beribboned Guest Bath Towels. They’re easily made from long strips of fabric. Precuts would save time, but nothing is stopping you from cutting your fabric either. Go to the tutorial. [photo… Read more ...

Tutorial: Heart-shaped mug rug

February 13, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jodi from Pleasant Home guest blogs on Whip Up with a tutorial showing how to make a heart-shaped mug rug. This soooo needs a big ol’ cup of hot cocoa sitting on it! Get the tute. [photo from Pleasant… Read more ...

Reminder: Submit your questions for Jenny Wilding Cardon

February 12, 2011 by Anne Weaver

We’ve got some good questions already for the upcoming Q & A with Jenny Wilding Cardon, author of the soon-t0-be-released ReSew. What else are you wanting to know? Go to the sneak peek post to submit your own questions.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Twisted pintucks texture

February 12, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Daisy Janie shares a tutorial on their blog showing how to create twisted pintucks. I love the way they paired this technique with a simple patchwork design to show off the directional texture. So cool! Get the tutorial. [photo… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sweat Heart Pouch

February 12, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jessica from Sew Homegrown shares a tutorial on her blog for making her Sweet Heart Pouch. You could use this small heart-shaped pouch to package a special Valentine’s present, or just to hold sewing notions or other small items. Get … Read more ...

Tutorial: Tuxedo Cardigan refashion

February 12, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jennifer Brasher from Two Butterflies hares a tutorial on her blog showing how to refashion a plain cardigan into her Tuxedo Cardigan. The gathered panels on the front add structure and lots of style. Get the tute. [photo from… Read more ...

Free pattern: Soft Landing airplane softie

February 12, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jodi from Sew Fearless shares a free pattern and tutorial for making her Soft Landing airplane. The whole thing is made from soft fabric – even the wheels. This would make such a cute gift for a baby! Go to … Read more ...

Tutorial: Sleepover Pillowcase

February 11, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shows how to make their Sleepover Pillowcase. The mix of pretty fabrics makes it special enough to take along for sleepovers. Get the tute. [photo from Sew4Home]… Read more ...

Tutorial: No-sew no-glue fleece chrysanthemum

February 11, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Fleece Fun shows how to make a chrysanthemum embellishment from fleece. There’s no sewing required – and no gluing either! The layers of flower shapes are cleverly threaded together with ribbon. The long ribbon ends can then be used to… Read more ...