Jo Leichte
Erika Mulvenna
Amanda Whitlatch
Ashley Johnston
Debbi Lashbrook
Debra Rutledge
Upcycled Ring Bearer’s Pillow by Lisa Klingbeil
Create a beautiful yet simple Ring Bearer’s Pillow using upcycled fabrics from your family heirloom garments or thrift store finds.
New Dog Coat from an Old Jacket by Diana Durkes
Keep your best friend cozy and stylish when she’s out in the elements with this tutorial and resizable pattern for a dog coat. For the raw materials, you can tap into the never-ending supply of jackets in thrift stores and yard sales.
Through the Needle Online #10
Through the Needle Online, Issue 10, is here! Don’t you love the flowers on the cover? They remind me that spring is on its way. Here’s a peek at what you’ll find inside!
Button Cuffs
How many of us have jars, tins and boxes containing buttons galore? I, for one, do! And I always welcome more. One of my favorite things to make with them is Button Cuffs. All you need is elastic and lots of your favorite buttons!
Billboard Messenger Bag
Looking for a sturdy way to tote your books around town? This messenger fits the bill! It’s roomy enough to hold your belongings, even when you’re carrying a heavy load. The secret? Recycled billboard material!
Back-to-school Sewing: School Bags
Everyone needs a good bag for carrying books and school supplies, weather you’re sending a tot off to preschool or if you are starting night classes. Here are a few of my favorite free bag project tutorials gathered from the web to give you some ideas for stithcing up a back-to-school bag.
Scrap-Pieced Belt by Ashley Johnston
Add splashes of color to any outfit with this vibrant and eco-friendly scrap-pieced belt. Gather a pile of your favorite colored fabric scraps – coordinating or contrasting – and create a one-of-a-kind belt without any new fabric.
