There was lots going on in the craft world this year. So much that I can hardly keep up anymore, but I’ve tried to round up 100 of my favorite craft and sewing tutorials of the year from around the internet. In the sewing category, I’ve included the free projects available from my book 1, 2, 3 Sew. Looks like I actually have a few more than 100 projects listed here. Go make some stuff this year! The projects pictured above are marked with an asterisk.
Sewing Projects
- Mouse Pincushion from 1, 2, 3 Sew, video tutorial for Etsy.*
- Lunch Sack from 1, 2, 3 Sew for Sew, Mama, Sew!
- Market Tote from 1, 2, 3 Sew on the Chronicle Books blog.
- Eyelet Headband from 1, 2, 3 Sew as featured on CRAFT.
- Pintuck Clutch from 1, 2, 3 Sew featured on Burda Style.
- May Flower Hair Clips for Alpha Mom.
- Dictation Pouch for Skip to My Lou.
- Monster Tooth Pillow from The Long Thread.
- Woven Felt E-reader Case for Lark Crafts.
- Bias Tape Bunny Ears from Country Living.
- Stuffed Fabric Turtle from Make and Love It.
- Layla the Elephant from Riley Blake.
- Geometric Stenciled Tote Bag from How about Orange for Modern Mom.
- Shopping List Holder from Terri Harlan for Lark Crafts.
- Embellished Vintage Hand Towels from Lovely Nest Designs.
- Pencil Pouch Tutorial from Gwenny Penny.
- Bee Skirt Pattern from Whipstitch Fabrics.*
- Fabric Ornament from V. and Co.
- Fabric Bowl Video from Brett Bara.
- Tangram Fabric Puzzle from Beauty All Around.
- Laptop Bag from How Joyful for Sew, Mama, Sew!
- June Picnic Throw from Bolt Neighborhood.
- The Playdate Dress from Craftiness is Not Optional.
- Monster Pillow from Ruffles and Stuff.
- Sorbetto Tank Top from Coletterie.
- Teepee Tutorial from LoLovie.
- How-To Make French Knots from We Love French Knots.
- Little Houses from Retro Mama.
- Ironing Board Caddy from Sew4Home.
- Three Tiered Girl’s Skirt from Make It and Love It.
- Swiss Cross Bag from John Q. Adams for Sew, Mama, Sew!
- Chevron Baby Blanket from Aesthetic Nest.*
- Lattice Pillow from Persia Lou.*
- Heart Hotpad from Made.
- The Graceful Kelly Bag from U handbag.
- Hobby Horse from Abby Glassenberg for Whip Up.
- Reversible Sewing Machine Cover from Stay-at-Home Artist.
- Cottage Door Hanger from The Split Stitch.
- Bunny Pants from Made by Rae.
- Shirred Skirt with Pockets from Running with Scissors.
- Organizer Basket from Pink Penguin.
- Scrap Busting Potholders from My Girl Thursday.
- Bento Box from Lark Crafts.
- Dress Up Wings from Llevo el Invierno for Prudent Bay.
- The Junebug Girl’s Dress from Craftiness is Not Optional.
- Make-Up Bag from Sew Like My Mom.
- Magnetic Bookmark from The Southern Institute.
Quilting
- Fish Baby Log Cabin Pattern from Malka Dubrawsky for Sew, Mama, Sew!
- Pound Cake Quilt Block from The Long Thread.
- October Block of the Month from Alissa Haight Carlton for Sew, Mama, Sew!
- Liberty Mini Quilt from The Purl Bee.*
- Monsterz Hexagon Quilt from Cloud 9 Fabrics.
- Patchwork Quilt Binding from I Heart Linen.
- Under Over Quilt Block from Lucie Summers of Summersville.
- Crossed Quilt Block from The Long Thread.
- Spiderweb Quilt from Quiltville.
- Modern Hexagon Quilt Block from Reanna Lily Designs.
- The Modern Workshop Quilt from Oliver + S.
- Mini Bookshelf Quilt from Don’t Call Me Betsy.
- Windy Days Quilt by Moda Bake Shop.
- Just Around the Corner Quilt Pattern from Free Spirit Fabrics.
Paper Crafts
- 3D Paper Ball Ornaments from How about Orange.*
- Simple Advent Calendar from Daisy Janie.
- Paper Flower from Patricia Zapata of A Little Hut.
- Mitten Gift Tags from Present and Correct for Design Sponge.
- Valentine Angel from Allsorts.
- Paperbag Wreath from Bloesem Kids.
- DIY Washi Tape Star from Papernstitch for Creature Comforts.
- Paper Gems from Mini Eco.
- Paint Swatch Chandelier from Hey Gorgeous.
Crafts
- Colored Pencil Jewelry from Mini Eco for Design Mom.*
- I-Cord Necklaces from The Purl Bee.
- Chevron Printed Fabric from Prudent Baby.
- Watercolor Fabric from The Girl Creative.
- Rainbow Tinted Mason Jars from Say Yes to Hoboken.
- Stamped Tea Towels for Indie Fixx.
- Colorful Cubes from Abbey Hendrickson for Etsy’s How-Tuesday.*
- Chalkboard Gingerbread People from Whip Up.
- 10 Ways to Make a Garland from A Beautiful Mess.
- Spread the Love Printable Labels from Maize Hutton.
- Turn Bottles into White Vases with Aura Joon.
- Gingerbread Heads from Bakerella.
- Ombre Tutorial from Freshly Picked.
- Embroidery Hoop Turkey from Gwenny Penny.
- Gift Wrap Paper PomPom from Bloomize.
- Felt Flower Wreath from Nest of Posies.
- Vintage Wooden Spool Cork Board from The Silly Pearl.
- Layered Ribbon Trees from Sparkle.
- Stenciled Circle Rug from Tatertots and Jello.
- Simple Drawstring Coin Purse from Between the Lines.
- Chalkboard Calendar from PSA Stamp Camp.
- Make Your Own Washi Tape from Between the Lines.
- Decoupage Pumpkins from Country Living.
- Watercolor Resist Cards from Glamour Grace.
- Bird Ornaments from Torie Jayne.
- Cross Stitch Wall Mural from Eline Pellinkhof on freshome (inspirational photos, not a tutorial).
- Magnetic Advent Calendar from Twig & Thistle.
- Valentine Scratch Cards from Bloesem Kids.
- DIY Branch Hooks from Scandinavian Deko.
- Print Your Own Fabric from Maple Ash and Oak for Poppytalk.
- Tiny Vinyl Records from The Long Thread for Alpha Mom.
- Doily Print Bowl from Soda Pop Design (via Creature Comforts).
Be sure to check out my tutorial round-ups from 2010, 2009 and 2008.
What a great post! Thank you so much for your hard work compiling this! Wonderful. I love the tutorials, especially living where I do…about an hour from a fabric store and 80 minutes from a fabulous fabric store!!! 🙂 Hugs.
I really, really, really love when you post these! Can’t wait to grab a cup of coffee and sit for a while. thanks, Ellen!
beautiful round-up ellen, as always!
I look forward to your roundups each year, another great one!
I love these roundups – thank you!
Thank you very much for this post, this gives enough inspiration voor the whole new year 2012!
Oh wow! What a great list. Thank you for including mine among them!
Thank you! These are always great!
I’m so thrilled to be included in this list! It’s an honor to be included with so many amazing projects…Thank you!!
What a great list. I can’t wait to check out some of the tutorials I missed this year. Thanks so much for including me 🙂
Wow, thank you so much for including one of my tutorials! I always look forward to seeing this list of yours every year, and I’m positively giddy to find myself on it, too! Now I’ve got some new tutes to pin, thank you!
the favourite post every year…thanx for sharing!
I just found your site in time for your top 100 Tutorials. I have to make the Bento Box! NOW! I will also look through the rest; I am sure I will find more must haves.
Thank you for your “Top 10 tutorials of 2011”.
It’s a pleasure year by year
Olá,
Coloquei um link para o este maravilhoso post no meu blog.
Muito obrigada por compartilhar.
🙂
Thank you for this awesome list!
I posted it on my blog: http://whimsycoutureboutique.blogspot.com/2012/01/whimsy-finds-top-100-tutorials-from.html
I’m honored to be on your list! What a great round up. 😀
Wow! Thank you so much for including me!
OMGoodness! I read this back when you posted it, but somehow I missed that I made the cut! My magnetic bookmark made the cut!! Awesome! I’m so honored to be included. I was just looking at your blog again yesterday for something and ended up back on this page and, wow, there it was! Thank you!
This is great! Thanks for sharing
Awesome post. Love the variety in crafts.
awesome list! I am so glad I found it.
What project is that picture at the top with the circles of fabric?
Liberty Mini Quilt from The Purl Bee: http://www.purlbee.com/the-purl-bee/2011/2/24/mini-quilt-of-the-month-february-liberty-of-london-tana-lawn.html
The Ombre tutorial (in Crafts) has moved! Thereby breaking your link.
http://freshly-picked.com/ombre-tutorial/
is the new one.
The only problem I have is deciding where to start on this wonderful list!