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Cheryl from Sew Can Do shows how to make her Two-Sided Chalkboard Playmat for mess-free child’s play. One side is made from chalkboard cloth, and the other from laminated cotton. The chalkboard side can be scribbled with chalk and erased … Read More...
A pencil skirt is a wardrobe staple. The fitted skirt can be made dressy or sexy, or a little bit of both, depending on how closely it fits your figure and how you accessorize. Liz from Simple Simon & Co.… Read More...
Andrea from Go To Patterns and Andrea’s Notebook (formerly known as The Train To Crazy) shows how you can make this tablet cover with a sleek, modern design in just 15 minutes. The outside is made of leather (or faux … Read More...
Heather from The Sewing Loft shares a tutorial for making these Scrap Bucket Baskets. The lining is a solid piece of fabric, but the outside is pieced from all those small bits of fabric filling up your scrap bin. Heavy … Read More...
Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shows how you can make her 2-minute lace headband. She uses wide stretch lace trim, so it’s just a matter of cutting it to length and making one short seam. Super fast, super easy, but … Read More...
Remona from The Stitching Scientist shows how to make a little girl’s bubble skirt with a paper bag style waistband. This is such a pretty skirt for spring! The bubble skirt is made by doubling up the fabric, so there’s … Read More...
Lisa from A Spoonful of Sugar shows how to make this bath mitt appliqued with an Eiffel Tower. It would make a nice (and useful) accent for your bathroom décor. Or, make one to give a gift packaged up pretty … Read More...
IKEA’s Poang chair is super comfy to sit in, and it’s also affordable. The downside is that it’s only available in a handful of colors. Danielle from Stickelberry has a solution, though. She shares a tutorial showing how you can … Read More...
Teresa from Dandelion Drift shows how to make her Linen and Leather Tote. This is such a pretty bag for spring! The outside of the bag is made from linen, color blocked with leather at the bottom. She added a … Read More...
This Fill My Pockets bunting by Nesta from Ella & Nesta’s Little Room is a pretty party decoration, but it’s also a fun way to gift a small treat. Each flag in the bunting is also a pocket that can … Read More...
Craft Passion shares a free pattern for making this lop-eared sock bunny. Those long bunny ears are soooo cute!! He’d be a sweet addition to an Easter basket. Or, make one as a special gift for a child’s birthday. Go … Read More...
Jody from Jody’s Creations shows how to make this pretty felt flower hairclip. It would also make a cute embellishment for an elastic head band. You can sew the whole thing together using hand stitches, making this a good take-along … Read More...
Faux leather has emerged as one of the hottest trends in the fashion world, offering the sleek, edgy look of leather without the high price tag or ethical concerns. This trend has made its way into all kinds of clothing, … Read More...
Rachel from Family Ever After shares a tutorial at Polka Dot Chair showing how to make a pretty scallop bunting. You can make the scallops in any size. She used a jar lid as a template to make hers. Depending … Read More...
Abby from Things for Boys shows how you can add trims to your seam without pinning them in place. Instead, she uses basting stitches to keep them in place while she sews the seam. It’s faster this way and you … Read More...
We use cloth towels for most kitchen clean-up at my house. We feel they’re better for the environment and are also easier on our pocketbook. But they’re not pretty, especially not after they’ve been used to clean up a spill. … Read More...
Amy from Positively Splendid shares a free pattern for her Easter bunny softie. He’s made in silhouette, just like the chocolate bunnies you find in Easter baskets. A yarn pom pom makes his fluffy bunny tail. Tie a pretty bow … Read More...
Melissa from EcoArmoire shares a tutorial at The Sewing Rabbit showing how to make her Afternoon Chambray Floral Top. It’s a sleeveless top, loose fitting for warmer weather, with a chambray front and a floral fabric and lace back. The … Read More...
Caila from Caila Made guest blogs at Craftaholics Anonymous today, showing how to make pillows to finish out a doll’s bedding set. Her tutorial shows how to make a rectangular pillow for the doll to sleep on, and a smaller … Read More...
Pretty Prudent shares a downloadable PDF showing how to make this floor cushion that’s perfect for lounging or reading books. The stuffing is actually an old comforter, which most of us have around the house. There’s a handle on the … Read More...