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Lookie what she made: Holiday burlap table runner

October 13, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Sarah from Create Everyday made this holiday table runner from burlap and contrasting ribbon. I love the contrast of the rustic burlap with the refined look of grosgrain ribbon. See more photos (and find out how she did it) at … Read more ...

Tutorial: Rock a bye baby bibs with guitar applique

October 13, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Vegbee from Blueprints shares a tutorial and pattern for these rock a bye baby bibs, perfect for all the cool babies and parents that you know. She’s got patterns for an acoustic guitar (shown here) and an electric guitar. Go … Read more ...

Tutorial: Stacked fabric Christmas trees

October 12, 2009 by Anne Weaver

For every major holiday, I like to make at least one handmade decoration. Even though it’s not yet Halloween, I think I’ve found the Christmas decoration that I need to make for this year. (I’m sure I’ll make others, but… Read more ...

Tutorial: Simple Trick-or-Treat sack from a bandana

October 12, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Fawnda from Fireflies & Jellybeans shows how to make this simple Trick-or-Treat bag from a Halloween themed bandana. You can find these bandanas at the craft stores for a song. Go to the tutorial. Looking for more DIY sewing… Read more ...

Tutorial: Scarves, throw pillows, and neck pillows from old tees

October 12, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Head over to Courage to Create for some cool ideas for repurposing your old t-shirts. They have links to video tutorials showing how to make this patchwork pillow, a neck pillow, and scarves. Look for t-shirts with bold graphics, as… Read more ...

Tutorial: Patchwork bread bag

October 12, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Katie f rom Adelaide Lemonade shows how to make this patchwork bread bag for her homemade bread. Make a bread bag and fill it with a fresh baked loaf for an awesome hostess or housewarming gift! Go to the tutorial… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sewing machine cozy

October 11, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Joanna from Chubby Hobby shows how to make a cover for your Janome sewing machine. It’s made to fit over the machine’s hard cover because – let’s face it – large plastic sewing machine covers are not so pretty. If… Read more ...

Tutorial: Witchy-poo shoe softie

October 11, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Angie from Quality Time shares a pattern and tutorial for making these Witchy-poo Shoe softies. Make up a pair and hang it from ribbon as a fun Halloween decoration. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Quality Time] Looking for… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fabric wallet

October 10, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Talin from Talin’s Corner shows how to make this trifold fabric wallet. Her version of the fabric wallet gives enough room for a checkbook, folded bills, and plenty of cards. Go to the tutorial. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Pirate costume for a toddler

October 10, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Linda from Pane Amore & Creativita shows how she made a Halloween costume for her sweet little pirate. She provides the tutorial for making a vest and links to a tutorial for the hat. I love the embroidered pirate on… Read more ...

Tutorial: Reusable sandwich wrap

October 9, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Keep your school lunches eco-friendly by using a reusable sandwich wrap instead of a throwaway baggie. Kellie from Greenhab and The Green Phone Booth shares a tutorial on Make It From Scratch showing how to make one. Go to the … Read more ...

Tutorial: Repurposed drool bib

October 9, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Ashley from Make It and Love It shows to make these drool bibs out of an old t-shirt. Old knit fabric is so soft – perfect for wiping baby’s drooly chin! Go to the tutorial. [photo from Make It… Read more ...

Tutorial: Vintage styled hat with large ruffled flower

October 8, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Jenya from EvaForeva shares a tutorial for making this beanie hat embellished with a large ruffled flower. The process is actually very simple but the results are stunning! I think it’s got a vintage 1920’s feel to it, but with… Read more ...

Free pattern: Nancy doll by Judith Prior

October 8, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Judith Prior shares a free pattern for this Nancy doll. This fabric art doll pattern is s a blank canvas for experimentation with fabric and fiber. Go to the free pattern. [photo from Judity Prior] [via Freebies for … Read more ...

Tutorial: Scrappy grocery sack holder

October 8, 2009 by Anne Weaver

If you have an overabundance of plastic grocery sacks AND fabric scraps at your house, check out this tutorial by Constança from Saidos de Concha. She shows to make this scrappy grocery sack holder that will keep the leftover… Read more ...