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Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Inset heart motif with a finished edge

January 21, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Chris from Pickup Some Creativityshares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make an inset heart motif with a finished edge. Her trick makes it easier than you’d think, and you can use this same method with almost… Read more ...

Tutorial: Throw pillow with contrast box pleats

January 21, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shows how to make these striking throw pillows with contrast fabric peeking out from the box pleats. Get the tute. [photo from Sew4Home]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pleated headband

January 21, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jess from Craftiness Is Not Optional shows how to make this pleated headband. It takes just a small rectangle of fabric, so you could most likely make one out of the scraps from the next garment you make and have… Read more ...

Tutorial: Dot, Dot, Dot Valentine Pillow

January 21, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Gwenny Penny shows how to make her Dot, Dot, Dot Valentine Pillow. The pillows are easy to make and embellish with circles of pink and red felt stitched to the front. You can cut the circles by hand, but die-cut… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pink Fluff Skirt for little girls

January 21, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Mandy from Sugar Bee Craft Edition shows how to make her Pink Fluff Skirt for little girls. The rows of gathered pink tulle are soooo girly!! Get the how-to. [photo from Sugar Bee Craft Edition]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Charming Elephant Softie

January 20, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Thomas from Way Cool Kid shares a tutorial and template on his blog for this Charming Elephant softie, perfect for little hands to hold and snuggle. I’m loving the braided tail and the little birdie embroidery!! Go to the tutorial… Read more ...

Handmade dollies for children affected by flooding in Queensland

January 19, 2011 by Anne Weaver

If seeing the images of the flooding in Queensland has left you wanting to do something to help out, why not make a dolly? A small soft doll can be a huge comfort to a child during times like these. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Fabric scrap bookmarks

January 19, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Agi from The Crafty Side shows how to turn some of your smallest fabric scraps into cute bookmarks. They’re quick to make, and would be great little “I thought of you” gifties. Get the tutorial. [photo from The Crafty … Read more ...

Queensland Flood Appeal Auctions

January 18, 2011 by Anne Weaver

If you’ve watched the news any at all during the last weeks, you’ve undoubtedly seen devastation caused by flooding in Queensland, Australia. In response, Toni from Citrus Pop and Make It Perfect is coordinating a week of auctions of items… Read more ...

Tutorial: Vintage pattern pocket organizer for your sewing tools

January 18, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Cathe Holden from Just Something I Made shows how she created this set of pocket organizers for her sewing tools. The pockets are made, appropriately enough, from vintage pattern envelopes. Get the how-to. [photo from Just Something I Made… Read more ...

Free pattern: Quiet book templates

January 18, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Amy from Serving Pink Lemonade is a creative genius! She has created a series of Quiet Books that are sure to keep small hands busy and children entertained in any situation. Whether it’s in church, in the car, in a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Silk color block throw pillow

January 17, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shares a tutorial for making their Good Fortune silk color block pillows. They’re beautiful from the silk, but they’d be pretty made out of other fabric types as well. Get the tutorial. [photo from Sew4Home]… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Knotted duvet cover

January 17, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Kirstin and Jordan from KojoDesigns guest blog in the Gabe’s Gifts project at Today’s Top 20 with their tutorial for making this fabulous knotted duvet cover, inspired by a similar duvet from Anthropologie. Read more about this special project here. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a sheep softie from a car wash mitt, mittens, and gloves

January 17, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jeromina from Paper, Plate, and Plane shows how she made this super cute little sheep plushie – from a car wash mitt, a pair of gloves, and a pair of mittens. How cool is that! Get the tutorial to find … Read more ...

Tutorial: “Flowers At Your Feet” jeans applique

January 16, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jenny Wilding Cardon, author of ReSew: Turn Thrift-Store Finds into Fabulous Designs

, shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to embellish your jeans legs with a fun flower applique at the bottom of one of the legs. The… Read more ...