Check out the gorgeous hats I made for Judy and I to wear at Market. All they need is a little bit of ribbon added so they can be tied under our chin. I’m sure we’ll be a great hit. Ok seriously, these are candy dishes, made from another of Geta Grama’s fabulous tutorials, Quilted [...]
The bunny is coming… Retro Mama created this great Easter Egg tutorial. These Easter eggs are fat-free, zero calories, and pretty as can be. Have fun making these cuties!
Posted: March 31st, 2009
Topics: Free Projects
Tags: Holidays, Small Projects
As promised in my post earlier today, presented below is the large fabric basket tutorial. It comes with a story that I wanted to share with you all. I made quilts for both of my nieces for Christmas. With Lucy’s birthday so close, I wasn’t planning to make her anything. That is until I saw [...]
I have several Terry Atkinson patterns and was delighted to discover she has a new blog filled with yummy colours and inspiration. She’s posted some free projects: Airplane Art Binder Best Press Bag Fat Sack
Posted: January 30th, 2009
Topics: Free Projects
Tags: My To Do List, Small Projects
Check out these adorable Chanukah Stitcheries that Miri created and is making available for free on her web site. There’s Fashionista Girl and Chanukah Top… too cute!
Posted: December 11th, 2008
Topics: Free Projects
Tags: Holidays, Small Projects
With just two weekends left before Christmas, I sure wish I had time to complete this gorgeous Christmas Shopping Bag. The detailed instructions with photos are fantastic. I would extend the handles several inches, as I prefer a bag that I can carry over my shoulder.
Serena from Embroidery Treasures has instructions on how to make a bag for baking perfect fluffy potatoes in the microwave. When I contact Serena about featuring her product, she asked to wait a couple of days while she created the embroidery design files that can be used on the bag. How sweet is that, thanks [...]
Posted: December 5th, 2008
Topics: Free Projects
Tags: Small Projects
If someone wants to know what they can make ME for the holidays, here’s a great idea. (Just remember I have tiny wrists and I’m partial to purple .) The Pincushion Cuff Tutorial is well written with excellent photos to help along the way. There are lots of great sewing tips on that site, browse [...]
Posted: November 27th, 2008
Topics: Free Projects
Tags: My To Do List, Small Projects
Here’s a quick and easy tutorial to make six placemats. You’ll also need the Stack and Cut Crazy Squares tutorial too.
Posted: November 26th, 2008
Topics: Free Projects
Tags: Small Projects
Here’s a great tutorial on How to Make a Fabric Charging Basket. Personally, I don’t need a charging basket, but I can always use baskets for other purposes. I plan to make up a bunch of these for gifts. I’ll move up the hole cut out area to make it a handle and add another [...]
Posted: November 24th, 2008
Topics: Free Projects
Tags: My To Do List, Small Projects
Here’s a gorgeous Log Cabin Pincushion Tutorial from Calamity Jane’s Cottage. Make up a bunch at one time for all of your quilting and sewing friends.
Posted: November 21st, 2008
Topics: Free Projects
Tags: Small Projects
Aren’t these little gems gorgeous? Carla shows you how to make them in her Fabric Inchie Tutorial. What are inchies you ask? Inchies are one inch quilts consisting of 3 primary layers: the backing, the middle layer and the top. They are fast and fun to do! You may also make Double Inchies- 2” x [...]
Posted: November 19th, 2008
Topics: Free Projects, Tips and Tricks
Tags: Small Projects