How-To: Patchwork Pillow
Vanessa at Live {Laugh} Sew shows you how to sew a patchwork pillow that can help use up all those tiny fabric scraps.
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Mixed Media Valentine Applique
With Valentine’s Day upon us I thought I’d make a project that would be a fun gift for your valentine. This mixed media appliqué project was inspired by the “I Love You” fabric used for the man’s face. I found it on Etsy and almost immediately knew what I wanted to do with it. He […]
How-To: Scrappy Heart Pin Cushion
Jessica of Happy Together shares a pattern and tutorial for making these sweet scrappy heart pin cushions. They’d make a perfect gift for your special crafty Valentine.
How-To: Zipper Heart Pouches
How fun are these little zipper heart pouches from Molly’s Sketchbook at the Purl Bee? And even though the idea of inserting a zipper on a curve seems a little daunting, she’s given excellent, clear instructions that will walk you through the process in a snap.
Crochet Saturn V Rocket
It’s been well established that I’m a huge space geek, and as I prepare to head to Florida for the shuttle launch this weekend, I’ve got rockets on my mind more than ever. Of course, I flipped out when June shared this amazing crochet Saturn V rocket by Flickr user, Ms Premise-Conclusion. I’m in love. […]
How-To: Easy Faced Waistband
Becky Joiner of Becky Blue J is a fellow teacher of mine at the Stitch Lab here in Austin. I’ve seen tons of students leave her sewing classes looking hip and adorable in their new dresses and skirts Becky so skillfully guides them through making. She has tons of experience and tips and tricks up […]
Bridges on the Body
I was looking for a good tutorial on how to tie a frog button closure. I inadvertently found Bridges on the Body, a site that is now ranking on my list of favorites. Bridges on the Body, at first glance, seems to be just about sewing corsets, but if you read deeper, you will see […]