Monster Tote by Stacy Schlyer for WeAllSew
Team up your little one with this furry monster friend. It’s the perfect companion for school or a play date. A clever bag that will gobble up all the stuff they carry around.
Hot/Cold Neck Wrap for WeAllSew by Professor Pincushion
Sore neck? The last thing you need is a complicated sewing project. The solution? This quick and easy wrap filled with rice and lavender. Hot or cold, its calming scent will bring relief to your neck and shoulders. Make several to give away, but keep one for yourself and remember to take time to relax.
Meet Melissa Mortenson of Polka Dot Chair
My name is Melissa Mortenson and I blog at the Polka Dot Chair. I am very excited to be working with Bernina, I love new adventures!
Happy Earth Day 2013! Upcycled T-Shirt Sleeve Drawstring Pouch
I was looking for an appropriate post for Earth Day, and then Jenelle over at TrashN2Tees told me about these little bags she makes out of t-shirt sleeves. Super idea! I pulled a pretty purple sleeve out of my stash of deconstructed t-shirts and 20 minutes later I had this cute little pouch!
Makeup Brush Roll-Up by Mimi G for WeAllSew.com
With just a few straight lines of stitches you can make this perfect gift for yourself, friends, and family. This is a great project for beginning sewists.
Grandma Camp, Part 3: Fleece Backpacks
If you would like a quick project for your campers to sew, try making these easy backpack bags. Have your fabric and cording cut, walking foot on the machine, and lots of helpers. These can be made with success by even the youngest camper with a little help from an adult.
Getting Ready to Garden!
Here in Chicago we’re starting to pull things together for the much anticipated gardening seaseon (is it spring yet?), including taking stock of our gardening “stuff”. I was thinking – what better way to keep all of our tools in order than to stitch up a few organizers? It didn’t take me long to find a bunch of awesome tutorials and projects – and here are my favorites!
Meet Rachel of Family Ever After
Meet Rachel, blogger at Family Ever After, who shares some of her favorite project links. You’ll love her Halloween costumes!
Needle-Felted Greeting Cards
I recently got the felting attachment for my sewing machine. Not being a freeform type of person, I knew I needed to practice. But then what was I supposed to do with the finished product? I made
Grandma Camp, Part 2: Zipper Critter Dogs
My campers love dogs. What could be better than their own dog pillows, to sleep with and to hold their pj’s? I used bright, leftover fabrics in all different colors, old buttons and my collection of colored zippers. They were constant companions all camp long!