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Make this: #26
Posted by: moose845 on: March 11, 2009
Cicada Daydream has put together a tutorial for a tote bag using a fat quarter of fabric. It uses every bit of it, so you want to make sure everything is squared and true, which may mean you need to trim a little bit here and there to get perfect measurements. The tutorial works around the [...]
Make this: #25
Posted by: moose845 on: February 23, 2009
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Once Wed shows how to make these pretty hanging handkerchief vases. Laurie has collected handkerchiefs for a while and has tried to figure out a way to incorporate them into a project. Handkerchiefs come in all different patterns and every color under the sun. You could coordinate these vases with any wedding, function, or just to dress [...]
Make this: #24
Posted by: moose845 on: February 18, 2009
Okay, I know we just celebrated Valentine’s Day, but I couldn’t resist giving you this link. The web site for the International Chapter of the Junior Society gives instructions how to make your own Valentine Vermin. These little felt mice sit on slices of heart-shaped Swiss cheese, and are incredibly simple to make. What kid wouldn’t [...]
Make This: #23
Posted by: moose845 on: February 10, 2009
Nostalgic NeedleART shows you an easy technique to make ribbon pansies or violas. You can use them as an embellishment on a crazy quilt block, a purse, or a shirt. The pansy is made with the fine wire removed from the edge of both the flower’s ribbon and the flower center’s ribbon. Be sure and look [...]
Yikes! It’s been too long! or Make This: #22
Posted by: moose845 on: January 30, 2009
Goodness, where should I start? My apologies to all for being away so long. An explanation is surely in order but, unfortunately, there isn’t one. No broken sewing machines, no lack of fabric or patterns, no major family or work emergencies, and no exotic trips to far off locales (unless you’re one of those who [...]
Make this: #21
Posted by: moose845 on: November 13, 2008
Poppy Lane shows how to make these little flower bowls that you can use in your sewing room, office, bathroom, or bedroom…any place where you need a little storage. They are easy to make with two pieces of fabric and a piece of fabric interfacing. Also check out her tutorial to make a heart wreath for [...]
Make this: #20
Posted by: moose845 on: November 3, 2008
My dog, Hemi, has an obsession with kitties. We can’t tell if he loves them or hates them. I found this tutorial for kitty ornaments. I’m thinking if I make several and place them in his favorite places, I may be able to help him overcome his ‘little’ phobia. You can find the pattern at Annie’s Cupboard. [...]
Make this: #19
Posted by: moose845 on: October 23, 2008
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Well, I spent a little time wandering around the web and found a few neat projects that I filed away in my huge stack of papers that I really must go through one day. You may be interested in them too.
Pink Penguin shows how to make this reversible patchwork tote bag. You can find the tutorial [...]
Make this: #18
Posted by: moose845 on: October 3, 2008
I happened upon MJ Trimming by accident, but I found this tutorial for a button bouquet. You can find the how to’s here. According to their website, MJ Trimming, based in New York, has over one million products, including rhinestone crystals from Austria, silk Jacquards from France, hand-cast metal buttons from Italy, and handmade wood-beaded fringes from India. [...]
Make this: #17
Posted by: moose845 on: August 19, 2008
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Sew Sassy Mama has instructions for making this fabric grab ball. This is a new blog. Her first post was in mid-July. It’s always nice to find that people have visited your blog, so be sure and visit and leave a little thank you note.
With fall just around the corner, check out the J. Caroline [...]
Make this: #16
Posted by: moose845 on: August 1, 2008
In searching the web this morning I came across a couple of more cute things to make. I found these cute reindeer gift card holders at my little mochi. The instructions are here. Okay, I know it’s the first of August, and the temperatures here are in the triple digits, but we only have 145 days, [...]
Make this: #15
Posted by: moose845 on: July 24, 2008
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The Angry Chicken has a tutorial to make this five minute skirt. You can download a PDF with the instructions. By the way, the five minute rule only applies if you use a serger, but it’s a simple skirt so even using a sewing machine won’t add much time. It’s a two piece pattern with no waist band. [...]
Make this: #14
Posted by: moose845 on: July 3, 2008
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Made by Rae has this tutorial to make this Itty Bitty baby dress. She gives you the pattern for a newborn and for a 1-3 month old little girl. Amber from Inspiration for Crafting enlarged the original dress to fit a toddler (I believe a 3T). You can find the pattern here.
Amber’s site shows several ways to [...]
Make this: #13
Posted by: moose845 on: June 30, 2008
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Lola…again has posted tutorials to make her angel and jenny bags. The angel bag is the pink one, and the jenny bag is the orange. She also has a few more tutorials on her site so check them out while you’re there.
Show Your Workings has this tutorial for a Japanese knot bag. The tutorial is actually a [...]
Make this: #12
Posted by: moose845 on: June 18, 2008
Pink Penguin has several nice tutorials. Here are the instructions to make a fabric basket. This tutorial is very easy to follow. I think I’ll make some of these to use around the house and in my sewing room. These would also make nice gift baskets for someone special. Especially if they’re done in birthday or [...]
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