Cheri from I Am Momma, Hear Me Roar shows off her mother’s talents with a tutorial showing how her mom created this beautiful Petal Pillow for her sister’s room makeover. I love the layers upon layers of pleated petals!! Go … Read More...
Tutorial: Shirt-sleeve tote bag
Cathe Holden from Just Something I Made shows how to make a pretty tote bag out of a pair of shirt sleeves. The rounded sleeve cap gives a fun curved shape to the top of the bag. Get the tutorial… Read More...
Tutorial: Toddler girl’s pirate costume
Schwin W from Schwin & Schwin shows how to make a toddler girl’s pirate costume. Be careful – this cute pirate may make off with all of your Halloween goodies! Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Little ladybug minidress costume
Head over to the I Love To Create blog to find out how to make this sparkly ladybug minidress Halloween costume. It’s made from two t-shirts, some felt, and lots of iron-on crystals. Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Trick or treat buckets
Ashley from Make It and Love It has already shown us how to make fabulous Cinderella and Prince Charming costumes for the little ones. Now she shows us how to make matching trick or treat buckets to finish off the … Read More...
Raw cotton prices sky-high; may lead to hoarding
The most desirable fiber content for quilting fabric is 100% cotton. Traditionally, cotton fabric is less expensive than sewing and decorating fabrics. But when I read quilt historian Barbara Brackman’s Material Culture’s blog post Uh-Oh! I wonder if this might … Read More...
Free Sewing pattern: Candy corn costume for a newborn baby
Sula from The Seamery shares a free pattern and tutorial on her blog showing how to make a candy corn costume for a newborn baby. What was sweet little bunting! Get the how-to.
Tutorial: Lumberjack hat
Delia from Delia Creates shows she made this lumberjack hat for her boys. This fleece-lined hat has ear flaps to keep head and ears arm during cold winter weather. She shows how cute it is on boys, but I think … Read More...
Tutorial: Halloween pumpkin beanie
Brenda from Therapeutic Crafting shares a tutorial for making a beanie hat shaped like a pumpkin. The ones she made will be part of a set of coordinated pumpkin costumes for a friend’s family. I think it would also be … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: No-sew Zombie Invasion Tee for Halloween
Gerbera Designs shares a tutorial on her blog, tried & true, for making her no-sew Zombie Invasion Tee. Get the tute.
Free cute file: Ghouls like me Halloween shirt
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Tutorial: DIY bat wings for a Halloween costume
Louise fromI’m Feelin’ Crafty shows how she made a pair of awesome bat wings for her young son. They’re made from fleece, with coat hanger wires to give them shape. These could also easily be dragon wings. Go to the … Read More...
Ta Dah!: Baby quilt with points
Liz of Quilterie made this oh so sweet baby quilt. I love the funky pastel blocks finished on the edges with prairie points – 109 prairie points for a 36″ x 46″ quilt. Visit her post to see her first … Read More...
Tutorial: Advent calendar wall hanging
Lee from Freshly Pieced shows how to make this lovely Advent calendar wall hanging. There’s a pocket for each day in Advent where you can stash a little treat or written message for your family. Now’s the time to make … Read More...
Template and tutorial: Bat softie mobile
Sew4Home shares a template and tutorial for making a fun mobile from bat softies. What a fun decoration for Halloween! Get the template and the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Easy-sew pumpkin tutu costume for little girls
Craft Passion shows how to make this pumpkin tutu Halloween costume for little girls. Your little girl will love the layers of poofy tulle. You’ll love the fact that’s really easy to make. Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Candy Corn Costume
Chica and Jo won the Halloween costume challenge at So You Think You’re Crafty with their Candy Corn Costume for little girls. They now share a tutorial for making one. This is so cute, and also quick to make. Get … Read More...
Tutorial: Pumpkin pincushion
Ellen from The Long Thread shares a tutorial at Whip Up showing how to make a pumpkin pincushion. How cute!! Get the tute.
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Gotta have some City Weekend fabric
Long known for exceptional patterns, Oliver + S now has a fabric line – City Weekend by Moda. I love it. Quiltjane from Want it, Need it, Quilt it! has it. Visit the Oliver + S City Weekend Flickr group… Read More...
Tutorial: Vampire cape for Halloween
Slingin Baby shares a tutorial on her blog, Crafted By Mama, showing how she made this vampire cape for her oldest daughter. I love the exaggerated collar! Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Sushi-Roll Changing Pad and Diaper & Wipes Pouch
Violet from Violet Craft shares a tutorial at Sew, Mama, Sew! for making her Sushi-Roll Changing Pad and Diaper & Wipes Pouch. This would be a great present for a mom-to-be! Go to the tutorial.
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