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Tutorial: Mix-n-match heart napkin rings for Valentine’s Day

January 20, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Make a special Valentine’s dinner even more special with these heart-themed napkin rings. They’re easy to make and because all the pieces button together, you can mix and match to get the look you want. Stamp a fun message on… Read more ...

Tutorial: Patchwork potholder

January 19, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Head over to vlijtig for the how-to for making this patchwork potholder. Go to the tutorial. [photo from vlijtig] [tags]sewing, tutorial, potholder, patchwork[/tags] Pot holders also known as Heat pads are perfect little weeknight projects. Perfect for scrap fabrics… Read more ...

These Adorable DIY Baby Shoes Are So Easy to Sew And Are Made from upcycled jeans

January 19, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Okay, how stinkin’ cute are these little fabric baby shoes?! If you’ve got some soft fabric scraps lying around and a baby in your life (or on the way), then this is your sign to drop everything and start sewing!… Read more ...

Tutorial: Box of Chocolates appliqued t-shirt for Valentine’s Day

January 18, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Disney from Ruffles and Stuff shares a tutorial for making this super cute Box of Chocolates applique for a t-shirt. Get the how-to. [photo from Ruffles and Stuff] [tags]sewing, tutorial, Box, Chocolates, applique, t-shirt, tee, Valentine[/tags] Check out these… Read more ...

Tutorial: Something Special Card + Envelope

January 18, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Jennifer Casa from JCasa*Handmade shares a tutorial on Sew, Mama, Sew! for her Something Special Card + Envelope. Make a set as a special Valentine for a loved one. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Sew, Mama, Sew!]… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Anthropologie-inspired applique tee

January 18, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Suzannah from Creative Dressmaking shares a tutorial on her blog, Adventures in Dressmaking, showing how you can create this Anthropologie-inspired appliqued t-shirt. Tres chic! Go to the tutorial. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Heart catnip toys for kitty Valentines

January 18, 2010 by Anne Weaver

When handing out Valentines this year, don’t forget your feline friends. She needs a little pressie, too! You can make one for her with a tutorial at Sew4Home showing how to make catnip-filled heart toys for cats. Go to the … Read more ...

Tutorial: Heart shaped fabric rose wreath for Valentine’s Day

January 17, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Maggie from Smashed Peas and Carrots shares a tutorial for making this lovely heart-shaped wreath covered with fabric rosettes. Put one on your door for Valentine’s Day! Go to the tutorial. [photo from Smashed Peas and Carrots] Check out… Read more ...

Tutorial: Felt conversation heart cookies for Valentine’s Day

January 17, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Vanessa from Punkin Patterns shows how to make these fun felt conversation hearts. She made them as felt pretend cookies for her kids to play with, inspired by some real cookies she saw that were made to look like conversation… Read more ...

Tutorial: Valentine’s Day chair backer treat bags

January 17, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Amy from Our Scoop made these these super cute bags to hang on the backs of her chairs as a special place for the Valentine’s Day treats. She was inspired by similar bags she saw at Pottery Barn Kids. She… Read more ...

Tutorial: Framed ruffle heart for Valentine’s decor

January 16, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Amanda from I Sew, Do You? shows how you can make this ruffle heart. Frame it and hang it on your wall for some fun Valentine’s decor. Go to the tutorial. [via Someday Crafts] Check out these sewing books… Read more ...

Valentine’s Day Scherenschnitte table topper

January 16, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Deborah from Purple Pinwheel and Wonderwoman Creations shows off the new Valentine’s Day table topper that she made. Inspired by the look of Scherenschnitte, she drew the repeating pattern by hand and then traced it on to the felt for… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Twirly skirt for 18″ dolls

January 15, 2010 by Anne Weaver

So you’ve made a twirly skirt for your daughter, and she loves it to pieces. Don’t you think her dolly would love one, too? Melissa Mortenson from The Polka Dot Chair and May & Mae shares a free tutorial for… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Gooey Hearts Day Valentine’s t-shirt for little girls

January 15, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Jessica from Happy Togethershows how to remake a plain little girl’s t-shirt into this Gooey Hearts Day. The strip of fabric at the bottom creates extra length, so you can use a shirt that has been outgrown in length. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Baby dress from a onesie

January 15, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Ramona from The Burkeshires guest blogs on Mamma Tortilla with a tutorial showing how to turn a onesie into a dress. This is a great way to prolong the life of a onesie that has grown too short but still… Read more ...