Holly from Beeper Bebe shares a tutorial on her blog, Chez Beeper Bebe, for making this super sweet rainbow plushie toy.   The rainbow of tags around this happy face are perfect for little hands to grab a hold of.  Go … Read More...

Handbag Designer 101 is now accepting entries for the 2010 Independent Handbag Designer Awards.  One of the eight categories is Best Handmade Bag, sponsored by COATS & CLARK  and SINGER® Sewing Company.  First prize for this category is a … Read More...

Joanne from Craft Passion made a pair of these “Be My Valentine” Piggy Pillows for her kids. Aren’t they the cutest???  I love the hearts on their rear-ends.  She shares a free pattern so you can make one, too.  Go … Read More...

Melissa from Perry Jayne shares a tutorial on her blog for making this sweet little needle book. Her project shows that pretty doesn’t have to be complicated!  Pinked edges mean the edges won’t fray, and simple construction means this is … Read More...

Bethany from TAG Line Designs guest blogs on The Ivy Twines with a tutorial showing how to make a photo teal towel.  Use a black and white photo like she did in her example for a lovely vintage look.  Get … Read More...

Kalleen from At Second Street won the first round of competition at So You Think You’re Crafty with her patchwork tag wallet, and now she’s sharing a tutorial for it over on her blog.  What a fun project!!  She made … Read More...

Trillium from Trillium Designs shares a free pattern and tutorial on her blog this shirt sized to fit an 18″ doll.  The next time you make a t-shirt for your little girl, use the scraps to make a matching shirt … Read More...

Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs is celebrating Valentine’s Day with a giveaway of her Allie’s Quilt Skirt ePattern.  The gathered patchwork tiers on this skirt are made of 5″ squares, which makes it a great pattern to use with your … Read More...

Roslyn Mirrington of Bloom shares a tutorial at Moda Bake Shop for her Aster Manor Pillow.  The strips of a honey bun roll of pre-cut fabric are pieced together with linen, pearl buttons, and ric rac to make this romantic … Read More...

Dana from MADE continues Celebrate the Boy Month with a link to her tutorial for dying fabric.  If you’ve avoided fabric dying because it seems complicated, you’ll be happy to know that it can be done in only 5 basic … Read More...

Sew4Home

has the how-to for these quilted hot pads.  Make several in coordinating prints for a fun gift.  Go to the tutorial.

[photo from Sew4Home]

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Disney from Ruffles and Stuff guest blogs over at Somewhat Simple with a tutorial showing how to make this simple crinoline skirt for a little girl.  Gathered tulle peeks out of the bottom of this pretty skirt.  Make it from … Read More...

Jill from Homemade by Jill shows off this simple CD Wallet that she made.  There’s no tutorial, but she does give the measurements of the pieces she used to make it.  If you’ve made knitting or make-up rolls before, then … Read More...

Suzannah from {adventures in dressmaking} shows how to make this petal top.  She was inspired by a similar shirt she saw in the move, I Love You, Man.  The tone-on-tone petals add interest, but don’t overpower.  Beautiful!  Go to … Read More...

Holy Craft has the how-to for making this women’s tiered ruffle skirt.  If you’ve got two old t-shirts and a bit of elastic, you’ve got what you need to make one.  Go to the tutorial.

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Vanessa from Punkin Patterns shows how to make this mini shopping bag out of oilcloth.  If my math is correct, the finished size of this small bag is 7 inches tall x 4.5″ wide x 3.5″ deep.  Go to the … Read More...

Vanessa from Punkin Patterns shows how to make this mini shopping bag out of oilcloth.  If my math is correct, the finished size of this small bag is 7 inches tall x 4.5″ wide x 3.5″ deep.  Go to the … Read More...

Vanessa from Punkin Patterns shows how to make this mini shopping bag out of oilcloth.  If my math is correct, the finished size of this small bag is 7 inches tall x 4.5″ wide x 3.5″ deep.  Go to the … Read More...

Lookie what Terri from Giddy Giddy made from a thrifted “Little House on the Prairie” style dress!  The dated style of the dress gets a fresh look with the addition of an appliqued bib, bright buttons, and an apron.  Love … Read More...