Caryn from Smooch made these Easter bunny softies, and offers a tutorial so you can make some too.  The chenille is a perfect choice for the rabbits; it looks like soft bunny fur.  Get the tutorial.

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Peep, peep, peep!  Jojoebi from A Bit of This and A Bit of That shares a tutorial for making these spring chick softies from felt.  Get the how-to.

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Tania Ennor shares a tutorial on Whipup for this chickummyjig softie.  I love the long skinny chicken legs and the tiny little wings.  Get the tutorial.

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In most cases, rust is not a good thing.  Like on your car – you don’t want rust there.  But on fabric, rust can become a design element.  Threads magazine shows how to intentionally rust your fabric to get a … Read More...

Why do the words “hem” and “cheat” in the same sentence make me so happy?  Probably because hemming is my least favorite sewing task.  Fitzfabulous shares a tutorial for hemming pants without the fuss.  Get the how-to.

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Penny from Sew Take a Hike made these rose appliques made from knit fabric.  The tendency of knit fabric to roll at the edges helps create the texture of the rose petals.  Genius!  She put them on quilt blocks, but … Read More...

Jodie from Ric-Rac made this ambulance in response to a gifting emergency.  (A child’s birthday coming up, and what to get him??)  She shares a tutorial so you can make one to, either for a last-minute gift or just because.  … Read More...

So you’ve made the earth-friendly move from tissues to handkerchiefs…  Now make a fabric bin to hold all of the hankies.  Allyson Hill shows how.  Get the tutorial. The embroidery details of Clean and Dirty us adorable… Love this! … Read More...

Homespun Threads shares a tutorial for making these kimono baby shoes.  I don’t have a little baby any more, but I’m thinking that a pair of these will be my gift at the next baby shower I attend.  Get the … Read More...

These little zippered key pouches by Thimbleanna hold everything you need for an evening out, without the bulk of a purse.  They sport a window to show your ID, a zippered opening to keep your money where it oughtta be, … Read More...

Keyka Lou Patterns shows how to make these sweet cherry blossoms.  She uses them as a purse embellishment, but they’d also look great as a brooches.  Get the tutorial.

I love me some apples, but this may be the yummiest apple ever.  It’s made of fabric, patchwork at that!  The Wool Food Mama shows how to make one.  Get the tutorial.

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Bari of Bari J. Handbags and Accessories gives us a sneak peek of her new fabric line, Full Bloom.  Gorgeous!!  Read about it on her blog, or see the full line from Windham Fabrics.

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My little girl starts kindergarten next year, so I’m on the hunt for earth-friendly lunchpacking solutions.  Betz White offers a tutorial on CraftStylish for making a reusable sandwich wrap.  Bye, by, baggies!  Get the tutorial.

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I love this little dress so much!  Amazing Mae made it from an old men’s dress shirt.  (The dress shirt was old, not the man! But I digress…)

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In honor of spring, why not make one of these “wabbit” softies? Yoonie from Yoonie At Home shares a template and a tutorial.  Get the how-to.

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