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Tutorial: Christmas Tree softies from scrap fabric

December 28, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Hester Jane from Fun in the Making shows how to make these decorative tree softies from scrap fabric. The trunks are made from bits of a tree branch. A forest of these trees would make an awesome centerpiece or mantelscape! … Read more ...

Tutorial: Quilt Square Scarf

December 27, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Jessica from Happy Togethershares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her Quilt Square Scarf, a snuggly neck scarf made from charm squares. The bottom layer is made from soft flannel. I’m loving the pom pom fringe… Read more ...

Free patterns: A whole Angry Birds softie collection

December 27, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Remember the Angry Bird softie that Care from Obsessively Stitching made? She’s got patterns and tutorials for the whole collection now – the original red Angry Bird, the blue bird, the yellow bird, the pig, the … Read more ...

Tutorial: Triangle patchwork coasters

December 26, 2010 by Anne Weaver

The Purl Bee shares a tutorial showing how to make these triangle patchwork coasters. They’re quick to put together – why not make a bunch? Get the how-to. [photo from The Purl Bee]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Mini oilcloth notebook covers

December 25, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Cindy from Skip To My Lou shows how to make these mini oilcloth notebook covers. A pocket on the front keeps a pencil handy. Not only is the oilcloth super cute, but you don’t have to finish the edges. AND… Read more ...

Free Sewing pattern: Felt friends mini softies stocking stuffers

December 23, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Mollie fromWild Olive shares a free pattern for some wee felt friends. A little bit of felt and stuffing, and some hand stitching can make a tiny gingerbread person, owl, or beaver softie. They’d be awesome last-minute stocking stuffers! Go … Read more ...

Tutorial: Quilted oven mitt

December 23, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Cindy from Skip To My Lou shares a pattern and tutorial for making an oven mitt. It’s a quick project, so you still have time to make one as a last-minute Christmas gift. Go to the tutorial and pattern.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a tablecloth from a bedspread

December 22, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Having shopped for a tablecloth recently, I can tell you that they’re REALLY expensive, especially if you have a long table to cover up. Even making one yourself can get expensive, as they take a lot of yardage. Becky from… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fleece Christmas tree pillow toy

December 22, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Ms. Muffin from Muffins and More shows how to make this fleece Christmas tree that’s part pillow, part toy. The little ornaments are attached to the Christmas tree softie by Velcro, so little hands can take them off and… Read more ...

Tutorial: Mini Christmas tree softie

December 21, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Tiffany from Lemon Tree Creations shows how to make a mini Christmas tree softie. The trunk is a wooden spool so it will stand on its own. How cute is that?? Go to the tutorial. [photo from Lemon Tree… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Ruffled peplum skirt

December 21, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Suzannah from Creative Dressmaking and Adventures in Dressmaking shows how to adapt a pencil skirt pattern to make a ruffled peplum skirt. The ruffled peplum gives the plain skirt a smart, retro feel. Go to the tutorial. [photo from… Read more ...

Tutorial: I Spy bag

December 20, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Cindy from Skip To My Lou shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make an I Spy Bag. It’s a small pillow filled with clear beads and random tiny objects. A window on one side allows a peak… Read more ...

Tutorial: Snowball Skirt with fabric flower embellishments

December 20, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Mandy from Sugar Bee Craft Edition shows how to make her Snowball Skirt. This dressy skirt is actually fairly simple to make; it’s made from a rectangle of fabric with an elastic waistband hidden by a fabric sash. Fabric flower… Read more ...

Tutorial: Ruffle Your Bustle skirt for girls

December 17, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Katy from Sew Apropos and No Big Dill shows how to make this faaaah-bu-lous black & white ruffled bustle skirt for girls. I love the rows and rows of full ruffles at the back of this skirt! Get the tute… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Anthropologie-inspired knotted duvet cover

December 16, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Kirstin and Jordan from KojoDesigns share a tutorial on their blog for making this gorgeous Anthropologie-inspired knotted duvet cover. Part 1 of the tutorial shows how to make the knotted detail in a square of jersey knit. Part 2 tells… Read more ...