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New patterns & a giveaway from Melly & Me

January 29, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Click over to Melly & Me’s blog to see pictures of the two new patterns they’re adding to their line. There’s Dee-Dee Dolphin (shown here) and a Raspberry Ripple bag that features fabulous triangular pleats. Read more at Melly & … Read more ...

Tutorial: Pleated ribbon headband

January 29, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Becca from Blue Cricket Designs guest blogs over at Ruffles and Stuff with a tutorial for making this pleated ribbon headband. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Ruffles and Stuff] [tags]sewing, tutorial, ruffle, pleated, ribbon, headband[/tags] Looking for… Read more ...

Tutorial: Ruffled heart banner for Valentine’s Day

January 28, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Chris from Pickup Some Creativity shares a tutorial on her blog for making this pretty Valentine’s Day banner with ruffled hearts. Get the how-t0. Check out these sewing books for sewing valentines day projects

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Tutorial: Nintendo DS cover from an orphaned sock

January 28, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Lisa from A Spoonful of Sugar shows how she made a cover for her daughter’s Nintendo DS out of an orphaned sock. Brilliant! Get the how-to. [photo from A Spoonful of Sugar] [tags]sewing, tutorial, Nintendo, DS, cover, case, pouch,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Owl ribbon softie teether toy

January 27, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Emily from The Rubber Punkin shares a tutorial for making this owl ribbon softie teether toy. The small size makes it easy for baby to hold, and the bright colors and textures of the ribbon are intriguing to baby’s developing… Read more ...

Tutorial: Boy’s raglan-sleeved shirt from a collared onesie

January 27, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Click on over to Indie Tutes to find out how to recon a collared onesie into a raglan-sleeved shirt. She kept the collar detail so that she didn’t have to mess with recutting and finishing the neck line. Turns out… Read more ...

Free pattern: Mr. Seahorse softie doll

January 27, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Lia from Lia’s Space shares a free pattern and tutorial for her Mr. Seahorse soft doll. Isn’t he cute?? Use this project to show off a favorite fabric print. If the curling tail looks too ambitious for you, she also… Read more ...

Tutorial: Ruffled heart Valentine’s Day shirt

January 27, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Jess from Bits for Baby and craftiness is not optional (AKA The Adventures of Rory and Jess and Sadie) shows how to make this fun ruffled heart Valentine’s Day shirt for a little girl. Start with a store-bought shirt and… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Make a dog collar from a lanyard

January 26, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Jordan from Blueprint Crafts shows how she made a new collar for her dog that features the name and colors of her alma mater. She used a repurposed a lanyard (with plastic buckle) and a keyring. If you don’t have… Read more ...

Tutorial: Create a Valentine’s Day heart shirt and headband

January 26, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Click on over to 3 Sweet P’s to find out how to make this sweet Valentine’s Day heart t-shirt and matching headband. I love the woven ribbon detail at the neck! Go to the tutorial. [photo from 3 Sweet… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a gift envelope from oilcloth

January 26, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Kelly from Oilcloth Addictt shares a tutorial on their blog showing how to make a simple gift envelope out of oilcloth. Use this as fun packaging for a Valentine’s or “Happy Day” gift for a favorite friend. Go to … Read more ...

Tutorial: Love on a Limb patchwork table topper

January 25, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Trish from Two Peas in a Pod shares a tutorial on her blog for making this Love On a Limb patchwork table topper. It features a pretty applique of two birds sitting on a tree limb. She also includes cutting… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a pair of mittens from fleece

January 25, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a sew a pair of mittens from fleece. The fleece is soft and warm, but also an easy fabric to sew with. A… Read more ...

Tutorial: Felt “Lovey Bundles” Valentine’s treat bags

January 25, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Kristin and Jordan from kojodesigns share a tutorial on their blog for making these Valentine’s “Lovey Bundles”, felt bags that they use in their family for giving Valentine’s treats. The bags are simple to make and start with precut rectangles… Read more ...

Tutorial: Create a unique scrapbook from stitched fabrics

January 25, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Melissa Mortenson from The Polkadot Chair and May and Mae shares a tutorial on Moda Bake Shop for this lovely fabric scrapbook. Instead of using paper and glue for the pages, she stitches designer fabrics to canvas to create a… Read more ...