Maya from maya*made tells how she turned a pair of vintage aprons into one lovely blouse.  It’s a quick, easy project with fabulous results.  I love the loose, carefree style of the blouse she created.  Get the tute.

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Posh Makes shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this cute Mushroom Spool Pincushion.  You can make one from an old wooden spool, a wad of stuffing, and a scrap of pretty fabric.  Add some fancy pins … Read More...

Heather from Dragonfly Designs shows how to make these super cute monster softies.  Making them from felt keeps the sewing easy so you can focus your energy on more important things – like deciding how many eyes your little guy … Read More...

Crafty Staci shows how to make a Robin Hood hat.  Add a simple tunic and a pair of leggings (tights if you’re brave enough), and you’ve got a quick, clever Halloween costume.  Go to the tutorial.

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Becca from Little Polka Dot and Nap Time Journal shows how to make these little monster costume ponchos.  She made them earlier this summer as a diversion for her “little monsters”, but they’d also make great Halloween costumes.  Make the … Read More...

Marie from Make and Takes shares a free pattern and tutorial for making this soft toy football. Your little guy can toss this soft football around all he likes and never break a window.  Get the free pattern.

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Brenda from Kraftee Bee guest blogs over at Craft Passion with a tutorial for making this little sock kitty softie.  Awww….  His sweet little kitty face makes my heart skip a beat.  Get the tutorial to find out how to … Read More...

Jamie from Lovely Nest Designs shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to repurpose the cuffs of a dress shirt into small pockets.  The edges are already finished and buttons and buttonholes already sewn.  All you have to do is … Read More...

Destri from The Mother Huddle shows how she recreated the look of an expensive pair of kid’s jeans with a bit of applique.  It’s part of her Boutique Style for Less challenge.  Get the how-to.

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Caty from Do Ah Diddy guest blogs over at Prudent Baby with a tutorial showing how to make this super sweet nursery rhyme flip doll.  The face of the dolls flips down to reveal another face behind, which flips down … Read More...

These fun fabric acorns by Zemphira are far prettier than any acorns you’ll find falling from a tree this autumn.  She shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she made them using fabric scraps and real acorn caps.  Wouldn’t … Read More...

Michelle from Fun on a Dime guest blogs over at Blue Cricket Design with a tutorial for making this scrappy stuffed snake.  This is such a fun project for your scrap bin, and the kiddoes will love them!  Get the … Read More...

Elizabeth from To Be Charmed shows how to make a pouf pillow with ruffles and applique.  What a pretty pillow!  Go to the tutorial.

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Luvinthemommyhood wraps up Teacup Month with a round-up of teacup themed projects.  You can find links to a number of teacup pincushions, tea cozies, and even a tea wallet.  Go to the Teacup Month wrap-up.

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Tascha from TLK Designs is giving away a handmade kitchen set – a pretty apron and six cloth napkins to match.  Deadline for entry is Tuesday, September 7th, 2010.  Go to TLK Designs for details and to enter.

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