The Inadvertant Farmer shows how to turn a stray sock into a sweet kitty softie.  Awww… isn’t he cute??  Look for a sock that has a different colored heel to highlight the shape of the kitty face.   Go to the … Read More...

With all the Valentine’s sewing projects for kids, teachers, and significant others, why not whip up a little something pretty for yourself?  These Madeleine Mini Bloomers are just the thing!  Sarai from Colette Patterns is offering the downloadable pattern for … Read More...

Joanne from Craft Passion shows how she creates a pattern for softie from an existing one.  You can use this method to create replicas of your favorite softie shapes.  Brilliant!  She created the softie you see here using this method.  … Read More...

Bird from Bird Crafts guest blogs over at Someday Crafts with a tutorial showing how to make these soft fabric potted flowers.  These plush flowers are such a fun decoration for early spring!  Go to the tutorial.

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Ginger from Wiener Dog Tricks shares a tutorial on Sew, Mama, Sew! for making this super simple nightie.  Super simple, and yet so pretty!  Go to the tutorial.

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Fantastic Toys shares a free printable for this Baby Bunka doll.  Just print it out on printable fabric, sew, and stuff!  Go to the Baby Bunka doll printable.

This pot of pretty African violets is actually a felt pincushion.  This would be such a fun gift to give to a fellow sewist!  Homemade Mamas has the tutorial showing how to make them.  Go to the tutorial.

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The Lavendar Daisy shares a tutorial for making a no-sew pillow that’s shaped like a book.  What you can’t see from this photo is that it opens up to reveal a “page” on the inside.   Think of the possibilities!  You … Read More...

Jessica from Happy Togethershows how to use simple patchwork and reverse applique to make this Sweetheart Pin Cushion.  A visit to your scrap bin will yield all the bits you need to make the patchwork heart.  Go to the … Read More...

Daniëlle from small dreamfactory shares a free pattern for making this swan softie.  I love the textured white vintage fabric she used in her example!  Go to the tutorial.

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Click over to Melly & Me’s blog to see pictures of the two new patterns they’re adding to their line.  There’s Dee-Dee Dolphin (shown here) and a Raspberry Ripple bag that features fabulous triangular pleats.  Read more at Melly & … Read More...

I sleep on my side and use a leg pillow in order to keep my back properly aligned.  My current leg pillow wore out about 2 years ago, but I’ve continued to use it long past the time it should … Read More...

Runo from Nuno Life shows how to make this fun bag shaped like a kitty cat.  Meow!  Not a cat person?  Change the shape to make an owl purse, or a fish purse, or rabbit, or a dog, or… or… or…  … Read More...

Emily from The Rubber Punkin shares a tutorial for making this owl ribbon softie teether toy.  The small size makes it easy for baby to hold, and the bright colors and textures of the ribbon are intriguing to baby’s developing … Read More...

Lia from Lia’s Space shares a free pattern and tutorial for her Mr. Seahorse soft doll.  Isn’t he cute??  Use this project to show off a favorite fabric print.  If the curling tail looks too ambitious for you, she also … Read More...

Lindsay from The Cottage Home shows how you can make this sweet apron for your little girl.  Gathered fabric flowers are fun extra details that give it a girly feel.  Go to the tutorial.

I’ve recently found out that the secret to perfect baked potatoes in the microwave is to put them in a bag while you cook them.

Jennifer Ackerman-Haywood of Craft Sanity has created a tutorial for making a fabric bag for … Read More...

Head over to Skip to My Lou to find out how to make this ruffled burlap heart wreath for your front door.  Go to the tutorial.

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Heather from Simply Feather shares a free pattern and tutorial for making a quilted coffee cup cozy.  Like their cardboard counterparts, these fabric cozies keep a warm cup of coffee from burning your hands.  Unlike their cardboard counterparts, these fabric … Read More...