If your summertime plans include a road trip, then you may want to make one of these hanging garbage bags for your car.  Roots and Wings Co. shows how.  The bag is held open with an embroidery hoop!  Go to the…

Joel Dewberry talks about his latest fabric line, Deer Valley, in an interview over at True Up.  Go read what he has to say.

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Cathie Filian shows how to make this beach towel roll up.  This clever towel features a secret compartment for stashing your valuables and a pillow at the end for sunbathing.  Love it!  Go to the tutorial.

[photo from Cathie Filian]

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Petunia shows how to make these 3-dimensional flowers from fabric, and also paper.  Pin one on a purse or on a t-shirt for an instant update.  Go to the tutorial.

[photo from Petunia]

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C & T Publishing Blog shares a tutorial for making this Cherry Cupcake Dolly, designed by Gladys Love.  So cute, I could just eat it up!  Go to the instructions.

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I don’t know how many times I’ve been rockin’ along on a quick sewing project, only to discover that I have to turn a really long strap inside out.  On this step alone, my productivity grinds to a halt.  Christine…

Keep your hair out of your face with this cool braided fabric headband.  Kristin from Lu Bird Baby shows how to make one.  Get the tutorial.

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Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how to make these soft coasters from scrap fabric.  Dig through your scrap bins and make up a batch.  Get the how-to.

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If, like my 5 year old, you believe that everything is made better with a little glitter on it, then this tutorial at The Crafty Chica blog is for you.  Kathy Can0-Murilla shows how to glitter your fabric.  Go to the tutorial.

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Pink Penguin shows how to make this patchwork tissue box cover.  It’s also reversible, so you get two looks in one.  Go to the tutorial.

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