Steffanie from Sew Grown is giving away – lemme repeat that – GIVING AWAY a free clutch to all new followers to her blog. It’s her way of saying thank you to people who have supported her in her blogging. … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a reusable gift bag from felt
Amanda Carestio shares a tutorial at Lark Crafts showing how to make this felt gift bag. Not only is it more earth-friendly than throw-away paper gift bags, but it’s awfully cute, too. Get the how-to.
[photo from Lark Crafts
Tutorial: Fabric scrap mini cards
Marla from Marla, Plain & Small shows how she used her fabric scraps to embellish the fronts of small foldover cards. This is a great way to use of those scraps that are too small to use on other projects. … Read More...
Tutorial: Peppermint throw pillow
Char from Crap I’ve Made shares a tutorial and template for making this Christmas candy throw pillow. The round pillow is appliqued with a peppermint swirl design, which she shares a template for. Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Doily Christmas ornaments
Melissa Goodsell from One Crafty Mumma shows how to put doilies to pretty use on stuffed star Christmas ornaments. The lacy doily gives the look of a snowflake. A large doily will cover the entire star; a small doily can … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Make a boxy sweater more fitted
Suzannah from Creative Dressmaking and Adventures in Dressmaking shows how to make a boxy sweater more fitted. Get the tutorial.
[photo from Adventures in Dressmaking]
Tutorial: Little Bunting Dishtowel
Jen from Tatertots and Jello guest blogs at U Create with a tutorial showing how to make a Christmas dishtowel with a cute bunting applique. Rows of ruffles at the bottom add to the design. Go to the tutorial.… Read More...
Tutorial: Flip-Top Notepad Cover
I’m guest blogging over at Lark Crafts with a tutorial for making a Flip-Top Notepad Cover. It’s an easy project to sew, and quick to make, too. You could make a batch to give out as Christmas gifts to friends … Read More...
Tutorial: Quick sew fleece mittens
Head over to Lark Crafts to find out how to make a pair of fleece mittens. Their tutorial is an excerpt from the book Craft Hope: Handmade Crafts for a Cause
. They’re quick to sew – you make a … Read More...
Tutorial: Poinsettia throw pillow
Christie from A Lemon Squeezy Shop and A Lemon Squeezy Home shares a tutorial for making this Christmas throw pillow. The natural fabric and the white poinsettia are such an elegant combination! Go to the tutorial.
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Free pattern: Felt Santa beard & moustache
Amanda from Snazzle Craft shares a free pattern and tutorial for making this felt Santa beard and moustache. This is so cute!! Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Snazzle Craft]
Tutorial: Felt envelope Advent calendar
Jenny B Harris from Jolly Allsorts and Loopsies shares a tutorial for making an Advent calendar with felt envelopes hanging from a garland. So cute! Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Jolly Allsorts]
If you love sewing and would … Read More...
Tutorial: Quilted Christmas tree skirt with fur trim
Schwin W from Schwin & Schwin shows how to make a beautiful tree skirt. She uses quilted fabric and adds fur trim and appliques. Get the how-to.
[photo from Schwin & Schwin]
Looking for more sewing patterns for Christmas … Read More...
Tutorial: Winter Caroler Christmas softie
Virginia from Gingercake and ginia18shares a free tutorial for making a sweet Winter Caroler softie. She’s weighted at the bottom so you can stand her up on your mantel or side table. You can use your own fabrics to … Read More...
Tutorial: Wine bottle gift bag with handle
Prudent Baby shows how to make a reusable gift sack sized just right for a bottle of wine. The pretty bag makes a nice bottle of wine into an elegant hostess gift. Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Dual Duty Reversible Coasters
Tammy Hensley from Art, Alphabets, and Adventure shares a tutorial at Sew4Home showing how to make her Dual Duty Reversible Coasters. One side of the coaster is a plain fabric circle, but the other has a keyhole opening so you … Read More...
Tutorial: Parchment pocket Advent calendar
I love this Advent calendar that Pascale from //between the lines// made! She created the unique design as a last-minute project. Strips of parchment paper are sewn together to make pockets. Each day, you cut off the paper pocket to … Read More...
Tutorial: Cute fabric bows for gift jars
From cocoa mixes to candies, many homemade holiday gifts are given in plain glass jars. Linda from Craftaholics Anonymous guest blogs at U Create with a tutorial showing how to make a cute fabric bow to tie around the neck … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffled Leg Cozy for toddlers
Schwin W from Schwin & Schwin shares a free pattern and tutorial for making a Ruffled Leg Cozy for toddlers. They’re like leg warmers, but cuter. Her pattern is for toddlers 18-24 months, but it’s easy to draft one of … Read More...
Tutorial: Christmas pillow with snowflake applique
Anna from Noodlehead shares a tutorial for making these awesome Christmas pillows. I love the big bold snowflake applique! (She’s got a template for the snowflake – YAY!!) Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Noodlehead]