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Free pattern: Cuddly Cat softie

April 14, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shares a free pattern for making this Cuddly Cat softie. You can give the kitty different personalities just by changing the fabrics. Sweet floral prints for a shabby chic kitty, or bright fun fabrics for a funkier kitty. Make… Read more ...

Tutorial: Long skinny table runner

April 14, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Melissa Mortenson from May & Mae and The Polka Dot Chair shares a tutorial for making this skinny table runner. This is perfect for longer dining room tables (like my own)! The piecing is easy, and the narrower dimensions mean… Read more ...

Giveaway: Travel Set from Patricia Bravo’s Spellbound fabric line

April 14, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Did you know that Patricia Bravo from Art Gallery Fabrics hosts a giveaway every Tuesday? This week she’s giving away this Travel Set made out of fabrics in her Spellbound collection. First prize gets the read-made Travel Set, and 2nd… Read more ...

Tutorial: Reversible fabric napkin rings

April 14, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Chris from Pickup Some Creativity shares a tutorial on her blog for making these reversible fabric napkin rings. Make them as pictured here, or add some ric-rac peeking out from in between the seams (shown in her tutorial). Go to … Read more ...

Tutorials: Headband week wrap-up

April 13, 2010 by Anne Weaver

If you are wanting some new spring hair accessories, look no further than Notes From A Very Red Kitchen. Katie from Notes From A Very Red Kitchen shares a week’s worth of headband tutorials. Styles include a basic skinny … Read more ...

Tutorial: Perfect pleated pockets using popsicle sticks

April 13, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Cheri from I Am Momma Hear Me Roar used popsicle sticks to achieve the perfect pleats on the pockets she added to this refashioned cardigan. The small wood sticks give a sharp edge to iron against. Brilliant!! Go to the … Read more ...

Sewing pattern Tutorial: Sew a feminine maternity skirt

April 13, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Kirstin and Jordan from kojodesigns share a tutorial on their blog showing how to make this maternity skirt with ruffled trim at the bottom. The ruffles give a romantic, feminine look that is all too often absent in maternity clothes. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy reversible tablerunner

April 12, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Ellen from The Long Thread shows how to make a quick reversible tablerunner. It’s made from two one-yard cuts of linen (or any coordinating fabrics, really). The piecing is simple but the effect is lovely. Go to the tutorial.… Read more ...

Tutorial: “Always Tuck Me In” stay-put shirt for baby boys

April 12, 2010 by Anne Weaver

The squirming, tumbling, full-0n discovering antics of active babies and toddlers mean that shirts rarely stay tucked in for any amount of time. Cheri from I Am Momma Hear Me Roar shows how to combine a baby boy’s button-down shirt… Read more ...

Tutorial: Patchwork laptop sleeve

April 12, 2010 by Anne Weaver

CraftStylish shares a tutorial showing how to make a pretty patchwork laptop case. Go to the tutorial. [photo from CraftStylish] [tags]sewing, tutorial, laptop, sleeve, pouch, patchwork[/tags]… Read more ...

Free pattern: Baby bib

April 12, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Lia from Lia’s Space shares a free pattern for a baby bib. Bibs are one of my favorite gifts to make for baby showers. The sewing is relatively easy, and they always turn out cute – whether you embellish them… Read more ...

Tutorial: Quilted fabric coasters

April 12, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Camille from Mother Lode shares a tutorial for making simple quilted coasters. Two 5″ squares will yield one coaster – perfect for reducing the size of your scrap bin! Get the how-to. … Read more ...

Tips for mending denim

April 11, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Nancy Minsky, author of Denim Revolution, shares a collection of hints for mending denim. Whether it’s a pair of jeans or a favorite skirt, these tips will help you work with the unique features of this fabric to extend the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Summer dress from a man’s dress shirt

April 10, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Cubic Dreams made this summer dress out of a man’s dress shirt, and she shares a tutorial showing how she did it. The loose fit is perfect for muggy summertime days! Go to the tutorial. [photo from Cubic Dreams… Read more ...

Tutorial: Girls’ sundress with ribbon straps

April 10, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Jess from Bits for Baby and Craftiness Is Not Optional shares a tutorial for making this sundress for little girls. The straps are made from ribbon, which has a double bonus of being easy AND cute! Go to the tutorial… Read more ...