Stephanie Lynn from Under the Table and Dreaming shows how to turn an old sweater into pretty vase wraps perfect for fall and winter decor.  The texture of the sweaters looks so cool  when paired with the smooth, clear glass. … Read More...

Megan from RyBug and Bug Creator continues her celebration of National Sewing Month with a tutorial showing how to make a pint-sized toolbelt.  Kids love things with pockets!  They can use it when playing with pretend tools, or take it … Read More...

Design a spooky cool Halloween tote for the Frank-n-Tote Stitching Contest at Totally Stitchin’, and you could win a new sewing machine.  First prize is a Babylock Grace sewing machine.  Runners up will recieve a tote bag with $100 … Read More...

Amy from Our Daily Obsessions shows how she turned a woman’s knit skirt into this fabulous ruffled toddler dress, inspired by similar dresses at J. Crew.  When she found the ruffled skirt on the clearance rack, she didn’t like the … Read More...

Nicole from Create and Delegate kicks off her Make a Sweater Better series with a tutorial showing how to turn an unwanted sweater into an awesome pair of leg warmers.  Get the tute.

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Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs shows how to make her Janie Headband, a stretchy knit headband with a large lace flower embellishment.  It takes just a yard of lace to make the flower, while the body of the headband can … Read More...

Elizabeth from OnlineFabricStore.net shows how she used a fabric covered button and heavy duty thread to create a tuft at the center of a throw pillow.  Go to the tutorial.

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Larissa from Just Another Day in Paradise shows how to make this pretty fabric headband in just 20 minutes – no sewing required.  She  covers the headband by wrapping fabric around it, and then creates rosette embellishments from rolled up … Read More...

If you think applique and embroidery are only for girls’ items, you haven’t seen what Cheri from I Am Momma – Hear Me Roar can do.  She shares a tutorial over at I Love to Create showing how to embellish … Read More...

Brenda from Therapeutic Crafting guest blogs over at Expect Moore with a tutorial showing how to make this art tote.  Kids will love having a special place for their colored pencils and art supplies, and you’ll love having them having … Read More...

Prudent Baby shares a free pattern for this sleep mask.  They made theirs out of minky fleece fabric for a mask that’s soft, soft, soft against the skin.  Get the free pattern.

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When my daughter first started school, I couldn’t figure out why she didn’t want to wear any of the pretty skirts that were hanging in her closet.  It turns out that the child just wanted to play on the monkey … Read More...

Would you believe that this roomy shopping tote folds up into a small pouch?  That way you can keep it in your purse or glove compartment so it’s handy when you need it. Ady from Crafty Ady shows how to … Read More...

Head over to The Mother Huddle to find out how to make over a pair of plain, cheap-o flip flops into these fun Key West Flip Flops with fabric straps.  The big fabric flower is soo summer!  Go to the … Read More...

Prudent Baby shows how to make this easy baby blanket, perfect for beginner sewists.  The front and the back are each made from a large square of fabric, and the edges are finished with bias binding.  Go to the tutorial… Read More...