Sewing Tips

Sewing Tips: Techniques for Sewing Sleeves

Friday, May 18, 2012

This sewing tips article from Sew News is perfect for learning how to sew sleeves every single time. For some people, sewing sleeves can be difficult but it doesn’t have to be. There are predominantly two main ways that you can sew sleeves. This free sewing tip article covers both ways so that you can figure out what works for you. Some sewing patterns may even require you to use a different sewing technique to make sure the fit is right. No matter which method you use, be sure to remember that the most important... 

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Scrapbooking Tools

Scrapbooking Tools: Scrapbooking Layout Size Calculator

Thursday, May 17, 2012

This scrapbooking tool comes to us from Creating Keepsakes magazine and is super helpful in creating the perfect scrapbooking layouts every time. If you love to get inspiration from the Internet for your scrapbooking, you’ve probably come across this common problem: making the scrapbooking designs you love fit the page size that you need. But thanks to this cool scrapbooking tool, you’ll never have that problem again. Simply measure the scrapbooking layouts you love, enter the information along with the... 

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Free Quilting Pattern

Free Quilting Pattern

Wednesday, May 16, 2012

This precious free quilting pattern available from Sewing District is perfect for giving to a little one in your life. This sweet quilting pattern is perfect for making as a free baby quilt pattern. The bright blue colors used in the quilt along with the simple design make this the perfect quilt for any level of quilter. The simple quilt border also helps to frame the quilt and provide visual interest. Each quilt block provides a visual benefit itself. We know you’ll love to work on this easy quilt almost as much... 

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Free Sewing Pattern

Free Sewing Pattern: Petal Pusher

Tuesday, May 15, 2012

This free sewing pattern from Creative Machine Embroidery is perfect for creating a simple but stunning floral top. This free sewing pattern includes all of the instructions you will need to learn how to sew this top. The only thing you’ll need beyond sewing tools and materials is the embroidery design for the petal and leaves. Feel free to DIY your own design or head over to Embroider Shoppe to purchase the embroidery design used in the picture below. Do you like to use embroidery in your sewing patterns or would... 

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How to Quilt Tips

How to Quilt Tips: Layer, Baste, Quilt!: Free Motion Quilting Video

Monday, May 14, 2012

This free how to quilt tip from McCall's Quilting will provide you with three free motion quilting designs that will help to add jazz and style to your quilts. Covered in the free quilt video are several quilt designs that can be used all over your quilt to provide a unique and simple design. Do you like to free motion your designs? If so, be sure to watch this video for inspiration and additional tips into your repertoire. What are your favorite quilt designs? Link: http://www.mccallsquilting.com/mccallsquilting/articles/Layer_Baste_Quilt_Free_Motion_Quilting_Video?bc=c Source:... 

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Sewing Tips

Sewing Tips: Body of Work

Sunday, May 13, 2012

This sewing tip set from Sew News is great for learning how to fit garments to every body type. In fact, these sewing tips are perfect for learning how to pick a sewing pattern that best fits a given body type. For example, if you have a rectangular shape (defined as shoulders and hips of the same width), dresses with a dropped waist can look great on you. Using these sewing tips help you to pick the right sewing pattern the first time – limiting the amount of tailoring you will have to do. What are your best... 

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Free Quilting Pattern

Free Quilting Pattern: Sunshine & Marmalade

Saturday, May 12, 2012

This free quilting pattern from McCall’s Quilting is vibrant, fresh and absolutely perfect for celebrating summer! The lap size version of this floral quilt is featured in the McCall’s Quick Quilts June/July 2012 issue and is just as bright and festive as the free queen size quilt pattern. Light up any room with this sunny quilting pattern – perfect for adding a touch of DIY decor to a guest space! Do you like bright and shinny quilting patterns? Link: http://www.mccallsquilting.com/quickquilts/articles/Sunshine_Marmalade_Lap_Quilt_Pattern_plus_FREE_queen_size_version?bc=c Source:... 

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Quilting

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Free Quilting Pattern

Free Quilting Pattern

This precious free quilting pattern available from Sewing District is perfect for giving to a little one in your life. This sweet quilting pattern is perfect for making as a free baby quilt pattern. The bright blue colors used in the quilt along with the simple design make this the perfect quilt for any level of quilter. The simple quilt border also helps to frame the quilt and provide visual interest. Each quilt block provides a visual benefit itself. We know you’ll love... Read More

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Paper Crafts

Free Craft Project: Vintage Spool Card Holder

Free Craft Project This free craft project from Paper Crafts magazine shows you how to make an adorable and useable DIY decor stunner. Using cardstock, a few spools and other scrapbooking tools, you'll be able to put together this simple but precious spool holder perfect for propping up photos around your home. You can also use this free [...]
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Knitting

Free Knitting Pattern: Gentle Rain

Free Knitting Pattern

This simple but stunning free knitting pattern from Love of Knitting magazine is perfect for knitters of all levels. The lace trim on this simple knit top resembles little sweet falling raindrops. The detailed decorative trim is complimented nicely by a flattering waist and a modest neckline. This free knitting pattern is perfect for transitioning [...]

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Sewing

Sewing Tips: Techniques for Sewing Sleeves

Sewing Tips

This sewing tips article from Sew News is perfect for learning how to sew sleeves every single time. For some people, sewing sleeves can be difficult but it doesn’t have to be. There are predominantly two main ways that you can sew sleeves. This free sewing tip article covers both ways so that you can [...]

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Scrapbooking

Scrapbooking Tools: Scrapbooking Layout Size Calculator

Scrapbooking Tools

This scrapbooking tool comes to us from Creating Keepsakes magazine and is super helpful in creating the perfect scrapbooking layouts every time. If you love to get inspiration from the Internet for your scrapbooking, you’ve probably come across this common problem: making the scrapbooking designs you love fit the page size that you need. But [...]