Strawberry drawcord shopping tote

Ok ok this is the pinnacle of cute.  A strawberry bag?  Come on!! Anyway it's adorable!
just tug on the draw cord and it opens up into a standard cloth tote.
I also might be slow (see blog at Ikatbags) but I didn't know how to make these. And now I do!  A lovely gift for a market shopper or a little girl, this tutorial is available from Ikatbags Right here. 
Happy Stitching!

Starfruit for different occasions.

Do you like this?

 Or this?

As you can see it's the same pattern in varying sizes for different uses!
The pattern is beautiful and very easily adaptable.
It could even be enlarged again and used as...dare I say it..a beanbag?
please go over to Abyquilt for a look at the Pin cushion Tutorial, but I've been looking it over and I think credit for the original design goes to Matching Pegs
Matching Pegs Tutorial available here.  Happy Stitching!

Pomegranate Icecream

OK so this is a little out of the usual and I'm not even sure if I should be doing this being that this is a sewing a craft blog, but here you go.
I just love pomegranate SO much I need to add this straight away.  This is a tutorial for Pomegranate icecream. And isn't the picture beautiful? All rights reserved to Cafefenando He suggests you use a icecream machine but leaves links for you to make this recipe using only your freezer.  Yum! Tutorial here. Happy MIXING!

Luscious Bow Tote

Here is a FREE PATTERN from Robert Kaufman!! I can't rave enough about the fabrics over there.  And this bag is very cute.  You need 3/8 of a yard for the body and that again for the side and handles.  1/2 a yard for the bow and 1/2 for the lining. you also need 1/3 of a yard for the pocket.  The PDF instuctions are clear and precice and can be downloaded here.  Happy Stitching!

Simple Serger Sway Back Toddler Dress.

This dress..in this colour, with the sway back??  Guys..seriously.  This is delicious!
Prudent Baby has the tutorial for this gourgeous peice.  All you need is enough stretch jersey (not much perhaps a yard) and a pretty necklace or small peice of chain for the decorative back. 
The website suggests a serger but also notes that one is not needed for this project (just overcast or zigzag the edges.)  As one commenter at the original website noted, the necklace may pose a chocking risk, to remedy this, at the last step of the tutorial, simply thread a loop of chain through the back loops and let it hang in a sway fashion across the base of the neck and a bit below.  Tutorial here  Happy Stitching!

Pin Bowl

Here's a gorgeous Pin Bowl from Diary of a Quilter.  I love this idea.  Hit the op shops for a beautiful small bowl.  There are plenty around.  Once you find one all you need is a few super strong magnets and a hot glue gun.  Simply glue a few magnets on the underside of the bowl and you are done! Tutorial here.  Happy Stitching!

Bonsai Pin Cushion

Now...I don't know about you, but my gorgeous boyfriend and son are forever stepping on pins that have rolled off the table and onto the floor.  My INTENTIONS are good but those sharp little suckers always end up EVERYWHERE!  BUT...Look that this! Isn't it amazing?
Laupre has provided this simple but elegant tutorial.
A bonsai pot, a fat quarter and thread is all you need to create this beautiful pin cushion.  I'm going to make a BIG one.   But yours can be any size you want.  Just trace the dimensions of the planter you are going to use (remembering seam allowances!)  Tutorial here.  Happy Stitching!

Lunch Money Cuff Tutorial

Isn't this handy? No more lost tuckshop money!  This tutorial offered by A Lemon Squeezy Home only uses a tiny scrap of fabric, some fusable interfacing, a 3 inch zip and some velcro.  The box zipper instructions are clear and precise.  From preschool too teen in many different fabrics and textures, this is a highly adaptable pattern.
Tutorial here. Happy Stitching!

Double Wine Bottle Bag

This Tutorial comes from a very very special person and place.  The wonderful creator behind Hashiworks happens to be none other than my incredible fantastic mother!  She has, and always will be, a continued inspiration to me.  Please go visit her blog and try out her stylish double wine bag tutorial.  I love the simple dowel carry handles.  Tutorial in the side bar here.  Happy Stitching!

Pointy Kitty

This tutorial has been posted with someone very special in mind.  Isn't it gorgeous?
Wee Wonderfuls have provided this pattern for free but has asked that no one uses it for commercial use.  How adaptable is it?  Using some inspired fabric choices from your fat quather bin, you could  really go to town.  Personalized your own! pfd pattern and tutorial here.  Happy Stitching!

A finished Muslin of a panic free pattern.

Just wanted to interrupt the tutes for a moment and show you the finished muslin for a pattern I have been thinking about..Just thinking..Giggle.  The photo is not as clear and bright as photos I am accustomed to posting, but the dress makes me feel just that.  Clear and bright. The pattern is Simplicity 2587  that I altered to make sleeveless and then shortened. I love the fact it makes me look a LITTLE taller.  It was fun, and worked out well.  The waistband is comfortable and will look cute in contrasting fabrics.  I am happy to have this pattern continue into my collection..  Now for the bad modeling.