Bethany from Craftopia shares a tutorial for appliquing an oversized lace bow to a sweater.  The flat applique (rather than an actual giant tied bow) makes a statement without overdoing it. Don’t have a sweater handy?  I bet this would … Read More...

Christine from From an Igloo made this keepsake Hug Pillow for her sister-in-law as a “miss you” gift.  The appliques are the handprints of all her children (her sister-in-law’s nieces and nephews), so the pillow serves as a long-distance hug.  … Read More...

If you’re not the type to give flowers and syrup-py sweet messages, how about giving a tattoo-inspired Mother’s Day card instead?  lovely bud shows how to make one.  Stenciling and stitching recreate the all-time greatest tribute tattoo to our maternal … Read More...

Head over to Sew Much Ado to find out how to make these number flashcards from felt.  The bright colors and soft fabric make learning  numbers fun!  Eyelets in the corner allow you to store them on a ring.  Go … Read More...

Christie from A Lemon Squeezy Home joins the Celebrating Mom fun with a guest post over at Ruffles and Stuff.  She shows how to make this pretty summer bag.  The simple shape gives you the opportunity to embellish the … Read More...

If you’ve got a plain black suitcase, then you know how difficult it can be to tell your suitcase apart from all the other plain black suitcases in the baggage claim area.  Craft Apple shows how to make a round … Read More...

Cheri from I Am Momma Hear Me Roar shows how she recreated the look of a J. Crew shirt using two plain t-shirts and a bit of sewing know-how.  She used one shirt as the base, and the other to … Read More...

Mad Quilter shows how to make her Knotted Bow Bloomers.  These are so cute!! A pair of bloomers peeking out from the bottom of a baby dress completes the outfit (and covers the diaper).  Go to the tutorial.

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Wondering what to make your mother for Mother’s Day?  Or perhaps do you want to set a day aside to make something nice for yourself?  Look no further than the Make It for Mom Roundup over at luvininthemommyhood.  She … Read More...

Vanessa from Crafty Gemini shares a video tutorial for making a pair of baby leg warmers out of a pair of socks.  These leg warmers are a favorite among the parents of small babies, and it turns out they’re really … Read More...

Small Fry and Co. shares a tutorial showing how to make a drawstring case to store your patio table umbrella when it’s not in use.  Those umbrellas are not exactly cheap to replace, you know!  Go to the tutorial.… Read More...

Leila & Ben share a free downloadable pattern for a child’s unisex vest.  Make one with a Peter Pan collar for a girl, or without a collar for a boy.  Pattern is for sizes 6 months – 5t.  Go to … Read More...

Lila Jo from Happy to Craft shows how to make this super cute ruffle top for little girls.  She was inspired by a similar shirt at Gymboree.  I’m loving the ruffle that goes over just one shoulder!  Go to the … Read More...