Archive for the ‘Tutorials’ Category
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: #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
- In: Make this:| Quilting| Sewing| Tutorials
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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: #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: #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 [...]
Make this: #11
Posted by: moose845 on: June 13, 2008
Ric Rac made this tutorial for a little tape measure pouch to carry her sharp scissors in to class. This is one very talented lady. She has several tutorials on her site and freely admits to an obsession with fabric selvages. In an earlier post I gave you her link to make a selvage quilt. Her [...]
Make this: #10
Posted by: moose845 on: June 1, 2008
Amy Butler has a new pattern for a business card holder. Click free patterns from her main website.
Dorie Schwarz has created the Frounchess bag, which is a style that’s very popular now. You can find the instructions here. Dorie’s posted a PDF that you can download, and she also a step by step online tutorial.
Crafty Daisies [...]
Make this: #9
Posted by: moose845 on: May 20, 2008
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Have you always wanted your own Hermes purse? Couldn’t afford it? Well, here’s your chance! Visit here and download your own paper Hermes Kelly purse. It’s a little on the small side, and it might hold a pack of gum, but what the heck, it’s a Hermes! And won’t it look nice hanging off your arm… uh, [...]
Interesting things…
Posted by: moose845 on: April 21, 2008
- In: Family| Tutorials
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Here’s a few neat things I’ve found. Still Dottie has a tutorial showing how to make fabric stitched note cards. While you’re there be sure and check out some of her other neat tutorials.
Here’s another neat site: http://www.wowio.com/index.asp. You have to register, but you can download free books! Search for crafts and hobbies, and you’ll find books [...]
Make this: #7
Posted by: moose845 on: April 8, 2008
I found these little fabric baskets at Moogsmum. She made some of these for storage in her sewing room, but she also has a photo of some cute Easter baskets she made with this pattern. I really like this coiled basket from Cultured Expressions, but I’m just not sure I have the patience to make baskets. This one’s done using a [...]
Make this: #6
Posted by: moose845 on: April 1, 2008
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Chickpea Sewing Studio has a fabric pinwheel tutorial here. Okay, this one does have just a little hand sewing. Easy, peasy.
You can make these cute alphabet letters from Purlbee’s tutorial. No sewing on this one at all! Be sure and check out all the tutorials while you’re there. This looks like a great project for a [...]
Make this: #5
Posted by: moose845 on: March 24, 2008
I spent some time today looking over some of my favorite sites to see what’s been added. Found lots of new goodies and things to make.
Quiltville has plenty of free patterns and tutorials. I’m especially interested in how to make maverick stars, which are made with the tiniest of scraps—and I have plenty of those. The newest [...]
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