From now until December 23, 2009, you can download a free pattern for this cowl neck shirt by HotPatterns.com at Fabric.com.  Additionally, Fabric.com has marked all patterns by HotPatterns.com 15% off until September 28, 2009.  Go to the free … Read More...

Look at these spiky hedgehog purses by Joanne from Craft Passion!  She was inspired by Lollypop’s tutorial for hedgehog softies, but made it her own by adding folded fabric spikes on the body and converting it to a purse.  I … Read More...

Christine from Christine Sews shows how to make an apron.  You can start with an apron pattern, or you can use an existing apron as your starting point.  Go to the tutorial.

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Electric cords are a necessary evil.  We need them in order for our lamps to give off light, but they long plastic cords rarely fit in with a decorating scheme.  Let It Shine shows how to make a fabric cover … Read More...

Ellen from The Long Thread shows how to make this handy pincushion that straps around your wrist.  This is such a simple sewing project, you can easily make one for yourself and for all of your sewing friends.  Go to … Read More...

Care from Obsessively Stitching shares a tutorial for making these adorable Three Little Pigs finger puppets.  I love the ric rac for the big bad wolf’s sharp teeth!!  She also shares how to make props for the three houses they … Read More...

Abyquilt shows how to make this flower pincushion.  You might not guess it immediately, but it’s made entirely of 2.5″ squares.  Go to the tutorial.

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Kerri from Kerri Made shares a 2-part tutorial for making this boxed tote bag.  The simple lines make this a striking tote.  Link to tutorial part 1.  Link to tutorial part 2.

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Hillary from Designing Happy shows how to make a rag rug from a jellyroll pack of precut fabric strips.   The strips of fabric are lightly ruffled as they are stitched down to a canvas bases.  Go to the tutorial.… Read More...

My daughter loves playing “Spot the Difference” games.  You know, the ones where two very similar pictures appear side by side and you have to spot the differences between them. 

Threads Magazine created their own “Spot the Difference” game using … Read More...

Several years ago, my dear friend Scarlett gave my daughter a little fleece scarflette. Not only did it keep her neck warm, but the smaller size and hook & loop tape closure made it easy for her to put on … Read More...

Kayte Terry, author of Complete Embellishing and Applique Your Way, shares a tutorial on CraftStylish showing how to make this Stitches and Stripes tote bag.  This is a great project for raiding your scrap bin.  Go to the tutorial… Read More...

Editor’s note:  Unfortunately, this tutorial has been removed from the HGTV website.  I have not yet been able to find an alternative tutorial.  –Anne

If you like sock monkeys, you’ll love this sock monkey costume!  Jen Muecke shares a tutorial … Read More...

Cyndi from Old Time Cyndi guest blogs on Lu Bird Baby with a tutorial for making this owl softie.  Those big eyes are irresistable!  Go to the tutorial.

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Instructables user merricat shares a tutorial for making this super cute baby dragon cape.  Make it as a Halloween costume, but keep it as dress-up fun for years to come.  Go to the tutorial.

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The folks at Threads magazine show how to acheive this scallop edge finish on  your sewing machine using pearl cotton and a blind hem stitch.  This looks like such a cool technique!  (Adding it to my “must try” list.)  Go … Read More...

The Food Network shares a tutorial for making this cupcake Halloween costume.  This is so cute! I especially like the sprinkles made from foam hair rollers.  Get the how-to.

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Bernina’s Sewing Republic shows how to make to make this throw pillow, designed by Stacy Schlyer.  Though it looks like your basic square throw pillow, this pillow has a secret pocket on the side. Go to the tutorial.

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Instructables user sarahfish shows how to make a handkerchief skirt from old t-shirts.  The example shows it made from three t-shirts in all the same color, but you could use several different colors of shirts for a more eclectic look.  … Read More...

Quickie poll: Do you often find yourself wiping your hands on your apron?  In a way, that’s what aprons are for – to protect your clothes while cooking.  But what if that apron also had an absorbant washcloth attached at … Read More...