Posts Tagged ‘Sewing’

Baby Crinkle Toy Sewing Tutorial

Sunday, February 28th, 2010

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Oh, I love this simple tutorial for a Baby Crinkle Toy! So nice for baby to have a custom toy that also uses up scraps. Perfect to make to match a baby quilt! Added to Baby Crafts and Sewing

Tag Wallet Tutorial

Wednesday, February 24th, 2010

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Talk about creative recycling! This Tag Wallet Tutorial is just amazing.  Awesome accessory for the fashion-conscious and thrifty souls! Added to Sewing and Recycled Crafts

Baby Soother /Pacifier Clip Tutorial

Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010

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Here’s a quickie cutie gift. Most moms could use a few pacifier clips. Perfect for a quick hello or on top of a gift for a new mom! Added to Sewing and Baby Crafts

Mega Valentine’s Crafts Round-up

Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010

I’m afraid I went a bit overboard but here’s a great list of awesome Valentine’s Day projects. I’ll be adding them to the Valentine’s Days Crafts soon.
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Cupcake Liner Door Wreath

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Easy Pop-Up Valentine

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Great last minute Valentines

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I’m sorry but this really is a”maze”ing

Valentine_bookmark1
Adorable and great for giving to groups

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Nice centerpiece – unusual idea

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Print, fold and fill

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Charming love note pillow

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Printable Valentines

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Felt envelope for your homemade Valentine

Handmade Monday and Card Table Playhouses Round-up!

Monday, January 25th, 2010

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Craft Trend Alert! Have you seen those adorable card-table playhouses? Made of fabric and full of charming details, I wish I had one of these growing up!

Here’s a selection from an Etsy seller:

Click on the photos to see these amazing playhouses!

But, if you’d like to try this for your kids, read on. I’ve found several tutorials, handy hints and inspiration playhouses -

jill-felt-playhouse

Made of felt and with a doggy door, apples to pick and more.

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Card-table playhouses don’t have to be cute cottages…

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Another one for the boys, and no sewing required!

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And a playhouse doesn’t have to be a house…

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Great directions on this cutie!

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Fit for a princess and her dolls…

Aren’t you inspired? Me, too! I’ll add these beauties to a new section on the Sewing page!

Valentine Heart Door Wreaths

Monday, January 25th, 2010

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Easy sewing and then spending some time with your glue gun will net you this wonderful Gathered Fabric Roses Valentine Heart Wreath.

Or, with about the same sewing, you can get another look for your Valentine’s Day décor –

BurlapHeartWreath

This  Burlap Heart Wreath is nice without being too over-the-top. Added both projects to Valentine’s Day Crafts

Christmas Wednesday – Tiny Totes Tutorial

Wednesday, January 20th, 2010

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While this is a spectacularly practical and cute Christmas project, bookmark it for any type of gift0giving. These tiny totes are simple to make and a great tutorial on making box corners on bags. Added to Christmas Crafts and Sewing

Crab-Bags & Other Bean Beings Free Sewing Patterns

Tuesday, January 12th, 2010

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Download a free e-book with six sewing patterns for cute bean-bag animals. Easy to sew and fun gifts for kids, too. Added to Sewing

Tab-Top Kitchen Towels Sewing Tutorial

Tuesday, January 5th, 2010

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Here’s a great detailed tutorial to make useful kitchen towels to hang on the oven door. This was on my to-do list for my kitchen so I’m excited to see these detailed dish towel directions. Great for beginners and nice for a hostess gift. Added to Sewing Patterns

Rocket Man Soft Toy Pattern

Sunday, November 29th, 2009

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Perfect for gift-giving to the little guys on your list! The Rocket Man Soft Toy Pattern is machine and hand-sewn. I liked the idea in the comments to use quilting template plastic inside the fins to make the toy washable. Added to Sewing Patterns