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Tutorial: Super easy knit blankets

February 9, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Karen from Badlands Quilts shares a pair of tutorials on her blog showing two ways of making an easy knit blanket. Both are made from two layers of interlock, but the edges are finished differently on each. The Easy Knit… Read more ...

Tutorial: Valentine’s Day ribbon headband

February 9, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Roselee from BabyE Crafts and Jane of All Trades shows how she made a special Valentine’s day ribbon headband for her daughter. It’s made from printed novelty ribbon and wider solid-colored ribbon. These are so sweet! Get the tute.… Read more ...

Tutorial: DIY printable fabric, plus a free image for a Valentine’s shirt

February 9, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Heidi from Sew. Craft. Create. shows how to print your own fabric designs on an inkjet printer. I’ve never tried this before (can you believe I don’t own an inkjet printer???), but it seems like it would be a far… Read more ...

Free pattern: T-shirt for an 18″ doll

February 8, 2011 by Anne Weaver

CarlaC from Scientific Seamstress shares a downloadable pattern and tutorial on her blog showing how to make a t-shirt for an 18′ doll. The pattern has pieces for both long and short sleeves. Her tutorial gives tips for controlling the… Read more ...

Get it now: Valentine’s sale at Bramcost Publications

February 8, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Bramcost Publications celebrates Valentines Day a little early with a sale. From now until February 11, 2011 you can get 15% off of your entire order with the coupon code VALENTINE. Get the details at Bramcost Publications. [photo from… Read more ...

Tutorial: Valentine’s shirts for boys

February 8, 2011 by Anne Weaver

It’s so easy to come up with a cute Valentine’s shirt for girls. Pink, hearts, ruffles get center stage. But what about our boys? Emily from The Boy Trifecta shows off a couple of the Valentine’s shirts that she made… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fleece headband earwarmer

February 8, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Fleece Fun has a tutorial for making a fleece headband earwarmer. You can wear it plain, or add a large flower embellishment. They’re easily made from fleece. Get the tutorial to find out how. [photo from Fleece Fun] Looking… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Valentine’s Mini Bunting

February 7, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Chris from Pickup Some Creativity shows how she made this Valentine’s Mini Bunting with scrap fabric hearts. This is so cute!! She used hers to decorate an all-season wreath for her front door. Get the tutorial. And check out… Read more ...

From my studio last week: February 7, 2011

February 7, 2011 by Anne Weaver

I’m all the time posting links out to tutorials and other people’s projects, but I rarely show a peak at the things that I create. So here’s my experiment with a new feature: a weekly recap of some of the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a vintage-inspired lace collar from a doily

February 7, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Tricia from Leafy Treetop Shop and Leafy Treetop Spot shows how to turn a doily into a vintage-inspired lace collar. This would be so cute worn with a plain crewneck sweater, or even a fitted crewneck tee. Get the tutorial… Read more ...

Tutorial: Diaper changing pad and wipes clutch

February 7, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Zaaberry shares a 2-part tutorial on her blog showing how to make a diaper changing set. Part 1 shows how to make a changing pad. A layer of clear vinyl creates a wipe-clean surface. Part 2 shows how to make… Read more ...

Tutorial: Take in the waist of a pair of pants in just 4 steps

February 6, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Julie Kundhi from julie-k shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to take in the waistband on a pair of jeans. Instead of trying to take a pinch out of the fabric, or inserting elastic in the back portion… Read more ...

Tutorial: Draft a pattern for a Katori Blouse or Bombay Cut Choli

February 6, 2011 by Anne Weaver

A Bombay Cut Choli and a Katori Blouse are traditional Indian styles of blouses, typically worn with a saree. A Bombay Cut Choli is a short-sleeved, midriff-baring blouse with a round or V-neckline. It has a fitted silhouette and is… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sleeveless empire waist top from a plain tee

February 5, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Stefi from Just Chic shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she turned a plain boxy t-shirt into a more flattering sleeveless empire waist tee. A bit of embellishment adds interest to the neckline. Get the how-to. Her… Read more ...

Tutorial: Lovebirds raw-edge applique for Valentine’s

February 5, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Stephanie from Eden and Eliot uses fusible webbing

to create a raw-edge lovebirds applique for a Valentine’s onesie, and shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she did it. This is such a cute design! I’m loving the dimension… Read more ...