Rippit, Rippit...!

We've all been there! Ripping out stitching is not fun, but sometimes necessary.

To add a little humor to an otherwise aggravating situation, I just had to share a link to a free printable from Crafterhours to hang on the door to your sewing room...

Click on the graphic to visit Crafterhours and download your free poster!


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FREE Download Available on Craftsy...

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Genius Hacks Every Quilter Should Know is a free PDF guide available exclusively on Craftsy, featuring 18 pages packed with tutorials, quilting tricks and tips from experts. Download it instantly for free now (you can even print it easily if you'd like) and enjoy it forever in the comfort of your home or even on the go.

FREE baby doll pattern...

Have you downloaded my FREE baby doll pattern yet?

The pattern is super easy and can be made with fabric scraps. I like to use flannel, but any woven fabric would work.

The completed baby is approximately eight (8) inches tall and would make a great baby shower table decoration or a baby for one of your dolls.

Download your copy here!

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Need an idea for how to build Your Own Craft Table?

If you know someone who is handy or are handy yourself, Vikkie Williams posted a blog about the craft desk her husband built her with complete instructions on how to build your own with supplies from your local lumber store; DO IT YOURSELF WHITE CRAFT DESK.

Absolutely beautiful space that anyone would love for their sewing and crafting. It has plenty of storage and plenty of countertop to handle any craft project.

However, if you prefer ready-made, I highly recommend the Sauder Sewing Craft Cart.

After sewing and crafting for more years than I care to say, I finally hinted to my husband that I would like a "real" craft table. I was using an old wood door until now.

So for my birthday, my husband bought me a Sauder Sewing Craft Cartthat is not quite as large as Vikkie's, but I love it mainly because it has wheels.

My sewing/craft room is not that big so I needed something that fit my needs, but could be moved if I needed to get to a book or magazine that I store on my bookcases.

It has a leaf that can be extended or lay flat when not in use; a couple of shelves inside the door with storage trays on the door that I use to store my large spools of thread. Just the right size for me. I highly recommend!




Sauder Sewing Craft Cart in Soft White

Minions...who can resist?

Who wouldn't like to have one of these little fellas on your sewing table minding your pins and needles?

You can get the FREE pattern on Lady Joyceley. Patterns and instructions are available for two sizes...mini and big! Have fun!

Magnetic snaps...

Have you ever wanted to sew a purse or other type bag, but you were unsure how to sew in magnetic closures?

Craftsy is making available a free pdf instructional guide that takes you set by step through the process including pictures to help even the most inexperienced sewer.

Get your free copy today!

How to Sew Magnetic Snaps and Invisible Magnetic Snaps

If you are looking for a quick pattern to try using snaps, The Sewing Loft offers a free mini-wallet pattern on Craftsy.

OR...

Check Craftsy's huge inventory of patterns...some are free while others are reasonably priced!

Fabric yardage conversion chart...

Ever needed to know how many inches or yards of fabric are required if your pattern instructions call for centimeters or millimeters?

Craftsy is offering a FREE conversion chart that will not only convert for inches and yards, but also convert the standard seam allowances from millimeters to inches.

You can download your FREE full-size copy of this chart from Craftsy now. Be sure to print at actual size or 100%. I recommend putting the copied chart in a sheet protector and keep it handy in your sewing room!

Mitered Corners Defined...

Many times dollmakers want to create a cloth doll or animal that will sit without assistance, or as a shelf-sitter. Usually, the best way to do this is to use mitered corners to form the derriere. I use this technique quite frequently in my patterns.

Mitered corners are also used to create pillows or cushions.

If you are not familiar with how to design or sew a mitered corner, Beth Gavin has created a Craftsy blog post that explains how mitered corners can be used to give your outdoor cushions a new look.

However, Beth's information is just as useful when creating your dolls. Once you learn the basics, you will find it a useful technique for many of your home decor and accessory sewing projects.

Here is Beth's blog, Box It Up: 3 Steps to Making a Square Pillow Cover.