Search Results for: tote

Tutorial: Fold-up Picnic Mat

April 27, 2011 by Anne Weaver

LiEr fromikat bag shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her Fold-up Picnic Mat. The large blanket is backed with a water-resistent lining to keep ground moisture from seeping through. It folds up into a tote … Read More...

Tutorial: Throw pillow with ruffled side ties

April 27, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home has the tutorial for making these throw pillows with ruffled ties at the sides. They include dimensions to make a large pillow and also a smaller version. They’d be so pretty as part of a bedding set, or perhaps … Read More...

Heather Trimlett and Caitlin Hyde in Corning! A Bead Intensive…

April 26, 2011 by Cathi Milligan

If you’re in Corning or the surrounding area and want a week of bead intensiveness check this out. It’s Heather Trimlett and Caitlin Hyde and you better be ready to really learn about bead making. These ladies are truly masters … Read More...

Newsy: Anna’s LouLouThi, flowers in May

April 19, 2011 by Scarlett Burroughs

Here’s a sneak peek of Anna Maria Horner’s newest fabric collection LouLouThi. As it’s the Greek word for flower – perfect timing for its launch at Spring Quilt Market in Utah May 13 – 15. The line consists of … Read More...

HERE’S MY RETIREMENT PLAN

April 13, 2011 by jd wolfe

No, I’m not planning to retire any time soon. But, maybe someday………..

So, how will I live out my days in retirement with no alarm clock to rattle me awake, no days spent dealing with crabby medical insurance clerks, and … Read More...

Tutorial: Flat-bottomed zippered pouch

April 3, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Hey there! Are you looking for a fun and easy sewing project? Look no further! Maryanne from Sew Together has got you covered with this cute flat-bottomed zippered pouch tutorial. This pouch is not only adorable, but it’s also super … Read More...

6 Fresh Garden Ideas for Spring

March 28, 2011 by Amanda Formaro

I’m posting this in an effort to ward off the cold weather spirits and bring some sun and warmth to southeast Wisconsin! Sheesh, enough already with the temps in the 30’s! I am so itching to plant some herbs and … Read More...

CHRISTMAS IN FEBRUARY – PART TWO – IT’S ALL RONNIE

March 8, 2011 by jd wolfe

We don’t know what Ronnie gave away for Christmas because we think she brought it all to show us – and to give us! She is so prolific. She made herself a Zen Jacket (Doris Chan)

Ronnie also shared the … Read More...

CHRISTMAS IN FEBRUARY

March 6, 2011 by jd wolfe

The St. Louis Crochet Club was finally able to have its annual (2010) Christmas Gift Exchange. Very bad weather in December, 2010 and January, 2011 delayed the gathering until February 16, 2011. We made a monumental decision to celebrate Christmas … Read More...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Make a dog coat from a baby bib

March 4, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Erika Lindquist from Sew Doggy Style shares a tutorial at Dollar Store Crafts showing how she made a doggy coat from a baby bib and a grocery tote. (Obviously this only works for a smaller dog – or a really … Read More...

Book review: Jump-Start your Quilting

February 28, 2011 by Scarlett Burroughs

Precut fans, this one’s for you. I received an evaluation copy of this patchwork inspired projects book Jump-Start your Quilting edited by Jeanne Stauffer. The Publisher is House of White Birches with a release date of April 1, 2011.… Read More...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Lined oilcloth lunch sack sized to hold your reusable plasticware

February 16, 2011 by Anne Weaver

The thing about the lunch boxes and lunch sacks you buy in the store is that they are rarely large enough to accommodate reusable plasticware. Prudent Baby shows how to make an oilcloth lunch tote sized just right to … Read More...

Tutorial: Valentine’s heart pillow with love note pocket

January 27, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Deborah from Purple Pinwheel and Wonderwoman Creations shows how to make a Valentine’s heart pillow with a pocket that holds love notes for your sweetheart. Get the tutorial.

[photo from Wonderwoman Creations]

Check out these sewing books for sewing valentines day … Read More...

Free Pattern: MummyGo Bag

January 24, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jessyz shares a free pattern on her blog, The C Side, for making her MummyGo Bag. It’s a medium-sized tote with a squared bottom, and you can make one in just one hour. The unique handles can be worn as … Read More...

Free pattern: Feathered owl applique

January 22, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jessica from Running With Scissors shares a template for a cute cute owl applique. I am love, love, LOVING his feathered body! She created it by stitching down individual craft feathers on to his body. Genius!! Get the template.… Read More...