Marigold from Hideous Dreadful Stinky created this set of family portrait coasters as a housewarming gift for friends.  Aren’t they fabulous??  Read more about this project on her blog.

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Katie from Notes From a Very Red Kitchen shows how to turn your old t-shirts into alphabet beanbags for the kiddos.  This is a great use for the scraps of knit left over from your t-shirt refashions.  Go to the … Read More...

Susan and Adrianna from Crafterhours wrap up their Twill Tape Week with a round-up of ideas for using twill tape in your sewing project.  Check it out! 

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Stephanie from Under the Table and Dreaming shows how to make little fabric sleeves to slip over the end of a freezer pop.  The fleece sleeve is not as cold for little hands as the bare plastic sleeve of the … Read More...

While it’s tempting to think that using a purchased pattern for a sewing project will mean that all of the guesswork and decisionmaking is taken out of the project, anyone who has used a purchased pattern can tell you that … Read More...

Kara from Craftastical! shows how to make this petal twirly skirt for little girls.  The layered fabric petals are soooo cute on toddler legs!!  Go to the tutorial.

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LiEr from ikat bag shares a tutorial for a unique spare carry-all bag.  At first glance, it’s a super cute little drawstring bag made to look like a strawberry.  When you open the bag and unfold it, you’ll find that’s … Read More...

Susan from Crafterhours shows how you can make your own custom printed twill tape.  All you need is some cardstock and an inkjet printer!  Go to the tutorial.

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Susan from Crafterhours guestblogs over at EverythingEtsy.com with a tutorial showing how to make this Peeking Bag, so named because of the big vinyl window on the front that gives a peek at the bag’s contents.  Go to the tutorial… Read More...

Sew4Home finishes up their series of Earth Day inspired throw pillows with a tutorial showing how to make their Free as a Bird pillow.  This is a long skinny envelope style pillow with button closures on the front.  Go to … Read More...

Jesse from JezzePrints shares a tutorial on her blog for making these fabric portfolio folders.  Pockets on the inside hold a sketchbook and a ribbon wraps around to keep it closed. Make one to carry a journal or sketchbook with … Read More...

Jess from Bits for Baby and Craftiness is not Optional shares a tutorial for this easy, breezy summer tank for little girls.  She made one is just half an hour!  Go to the tutorial.

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Prudent Baby shares a free pattern and tutorial for making this Summery Sun Hat  for babies.  Not only is this a accessory for baby’s summer outfits, but it will keep the harsh sun off her his or her pretty baby … Read More...

The Summer Vacation Dress and Shortie pattern by Dana from MADE is here just in time for warm weather sewing projects.  The pattern for the shirred sundress and romper gives instructions for 5 different looks and will work for any … Read More...

Adriana from Crafterhours used printed twill tape to create a skirt hem with a message.  How cool is that?  It’s part of their Twill Tape Week series of blog posts.  Read more about this idea over at Crafterhours.

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