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Tutorial: Holly leaf bow tie for little boys

December 16, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Heidi fromHoneyBear Lane shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a holly leaf bow tie for little boys. This fun holiday accessory would be a great for Christmas photos or Christmas church service. Get the tute… Read more ...

Tutorial: Snuggly soft owl softie

December 16, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a project at Bernina’s Sewing Republic. It’s a cute and snuggly owl softie made from soft fleece and minky. Go to the tutorial. Looking for more Softie toys to sew? Check… Read more ...

Tutorial: Add a fringed finish to camouflage wear on a seam edge

December 15, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Kenneth King shares a tutorial at the Threads website showing how he rescued a thrift store jacket that was showing wear at the edge of the collar. Instead of trying to cover it up, he took the worn edges as… Read more ...

Giveaway: Fa la la la Felt plus felt goodies

December 15, 2010 by Anne Weaver

The folks at Lark Crafts have a fa la la la fabulous felty giveaway going on right now on their blog. THREE of their lucky readers will win a package containing:

–A copy of Fa la la la Felt by

Sewing Tutorial: Fabric pocket gift tags

December 15, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Roselee from BabyE Crafts and Jane of All Trades shares a tutorial for making these gift tags with pockets. The tags are cut from paper, and the fabric pockets are stitched down and can hold a little candy treat or… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a door snake to keep the drafts out

December 15, 2010 by Anne Weaver

VonFrau from Ruffled Feather Designs shares a downloadable PDF tutorial for making a door snake. This long pillow is filled with dried beans and lies at your door to keep cold winter drafts from coming in. Go to the tutorial… Read more ...

Tutorial: Hanging gift pocket

December 14, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Collette from Serendipity Vintage and Serendipity Handmade shows how to make a small hanging gift pocket that you can fill with candies, ornaments, or other small treasures. If you’re feeling particularly ambitious, you could make 25 of them and use… Read more ...

Tutorial: Ruffled Christmas tree skirt

December 14, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Prudent Baby shows how to make this tiered ruffle Christmas tree skirt. I love the over-the-top ruffledness, and their color combination reminds me of a candy shop. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Prudent Baby] Looking for more sewing… Read more ...

Tutorial: Clara & her Nutcracker dolls

December 14, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Hillary Lang from Wee Wonderfuls shares 2-part tutorial on her blog for adapting her Elise & Else Elf doll pattern to make a super sweet Clara doll and free pattern for making her brave Nutcracker. Go to part 1 … Read more ...

Free pattern: Whimsical Christmas Stocking

December 14, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Amy from Positively Splendid shares a free pattern and tutorial for making this whimsical Christmas stocking. I’m lovin’ that curled toe and gathered cuff!! Go to the pattern and tutorial. [photo from Positively Splendid] Looking for more sewing patterns… Read more ...