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Tutorial: Ideas for a Clay Filled Christmas
There’s a couple good tutorials out on the net for these kind of tags – Happy Hour Projects’ tutorial a good addition, with great pics. The comments also have the useful suggestion of being able to use the tags as … Read More...
Newsy: Fabric swap at PennyDog’s
Kerry at PennyDog Patchwork is looking for a few people (20 total) to join her in a mini Basic Grey Jelly Roll (precut fabrics) swap. It’s open to international participants. Go HERE for details.
Image credit: PennyDog Patchwork
Tutorial: Upcycled sweater and leather bag
Lana Red combines an old sweater and some leather to make this awesome bag. She shares a tutorial showing how to do it. Get the how-to.
[photo from Lana Red]
Free pattern: Long sleeve for the Perfect Fit Shirt
Mira from Sewing The Littleheart Collection recently shared a pattern for her Perfect Fit Shirt. It’s short-sleeved tee that is fitted through the bust and shoulders, but flares out for a loose fit through the waist and hips. It’s … Read More...
Free pattern: Owl softie in two sizes
Jennifer from Monkey See Mail and Monkey See, Monkey Do shares a free pattern for making an owl softie. It’s a simple pattern that’s easy to sew up. She gives the pattern in two sizes, but even the large owl … Read More...
Free pattern: Halter dress for a Barbie doll
Janel Was Here shares a free pattern for a halter dress that fits a Barbie doll. She shows it with a knee-length straight skirt, but you could easily vary it to a longer skirt, a full skirt, or even as … Read More...
Tutorial: Expressionist Tee
Alida from Alida Makes shows how to make her Expressionist Tee. There’s no sewing required. She uses a store-bought tee and paints the design on using fabric paints. You could also use this design on a t-shirt or dress that … Read More...
Tutorial: Quickie scrappy fabric headband
Marisa from Rae Gun shows a fun project for your trim and fabric scraps. She turns them into a quick and easy headband. The raw edges are in keeping with the scrappy look. It takes just one line of sewing. … Read More...
Tip: Sewing perfect circles on a sewing machine
If sewing a curved seam on a sewing machine is a challenge, then sewing a circle is a super challenge. CraftStylish shares a reader’s tip for stitching perfect circles on a sewing machine. Go to CraftStylish to read what it … Read More...
DIY: Deodorant Bars!
All natural, easy to make, and scented just the way you want it, Wellness Mama shares her recipe for a great stick deodorant. And you can re-use your existing deodorant containers. Get all the details here.
Play Felt Christmas Tree – No Sewing Needed!
Abby hosts a blog called “Things for Boys” because it’s all about the things that she makes for her little boy and her hubby. But she tells us; “it’s not really that boyish…there’s plenty of things for girls here too”! … Read More...
30 Days of November Crafts for Kids
Mamas Like Me has a great list of crafts perfect for the month of November. You definitely want to check out all of her links! There are many Turkey and Thanksgiving crafts, along with some fun Fall activities!!
If you … Read More...
Tutorial: Exposed zipper welt pocket
Gretchen Hirsch from Gertie’s New Blog for Better Sewing shares a video tutorial over at Coats & Clark’s Sewing Secrets blog showing how to create a zippered welt pocket. The zipper teeth are exposed in the opening. Go to her … Read More...
Autmnal Squirrel
This squirrel chart is quaint and sweet and will be a perfect fit for the fall season. Use your extra hour today to get started on this project! Get the free chart.
Looking for more Fall-themed Cross-stitch patterns and charts? … Read More...
Tutorial: Shrink Plastic Fall Leaves
The Card Creme blog has directions for making these wonderful fall leaf accents using shrink plastic. They are so pretty on these napkin rings but you could also use them for jewelry, card accents and more.
-Heather
Ed Emberley’s Cats in charcoal
This fabric swatch makes me smile. Go check out Cats in Charcoal and the rest of the Happy Drawing Too collection at Hawthorne Threads.
Image credit: Hawthorne Threads
How-to: Rag quilt fabric requirements
Sara of My Fabric Obsession explains how to calculate how much fabric you’ll need to create a rag quilt. Go HERE to get the know-how.
Image credit: My Fabric Obsession
Looking for more Rag Quilt patterns? Check out these… Read More...
DIY Washi Tape – Doll House Miniatures
Have you ever wanted to make your own paper tape? In just the right pattern or color? Well, Doll House Miniatures has you covered. This new tutorial shows how to make your own washi tape out of things you probably … Read More...