Are your sewing patterns a big, jumbled up mess?  Do they multiply like rabbits?  Diana Siah shares her method for organizing and cataloging her patterns in an article on Handmade News.  Go to the tutorial.

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Are your sewing patterns a big, jumbled up mess?  Do they multiply like rabbits?  Diana Siah shares her method for organizing and cataloging her patterns in an article on Handmade News.  Go to the tutorial.

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Jen from My Measuring Tape shares a tutorial for this panel dress/jumper for baby girls.  It’s sized for babies 6-12 months, though you could alter the pattern for bigger or smaller dresses if you needed.  Go to the tutorial.… Read More...

Abby Glassenberg from While She Naps, and author of Stuffed Animals: From Concept to Construction made this stunning owl soft sculpture.   I love the way the little guy is posed, and his face is so expressive!  The raw edged … Read More...

These days, it’s relatively easy to find clothes to wear while you’re pregnant.  However, clothes to wear AFTER you’re pregnant is another story.  No longer as large as your pregnant self, but nowhere near as small as your pre-pregnant self, … Read More...

It seems that no matter how hard I fight it, my fabric stash seems to take over the house.  Is this the case for you as well?  If so, check out the tips from Alicia Thommas at Janome Sew4Home for … Read More...

These patriotic placemats are personalized with a red, white, and blue version of each family member’s handprint.  Homeworkshop.com shows you how.  Go to the tutorial.

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Show your red, white, and blue on 4th of July with these patriotic star coasters by The Sproutz Store Blog.  They were made using aThe Sproutz Store charm pack.  Go to the tutorial.

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Coats & Clark has made some big changes to their sewing thread lineup.  First of all, they’ve added some fresh new colors that reflect current fashion and home decorating trends.  Second, they’ve revised the numbering system to make it more … Read More...

Luvinthemommyhood shares a tutorial showing how to make a wipe-clean baby big from a vinyl placemat.  It makes sense that if the placemat was made the be wiped clean, then a bib made from it would also wipe clean as … Read More...

Bernadette Noll and Kathleen Sever from Future Craft Collective share a tutorial on Craftzine for making this ball toss pool toy.   The pool-friendly fabrics are actually repurposed tech shirts (exercise gear) and vinyl banners.  The ring is stuffed with packing … Read More...

Handmade Romance shares her process for making a softie, from sketch to fabric selection to construction in a series of blog posts.

Part 1:  – the sketch

Part 2  – fabric selection

Part 3 – stitching the details

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Kate from Curiositys shares a tutorial on Cucumbersome for making this shirt with corsage detailing around the neckline.  So feminine!  Go to the tutorial.

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Elizabeth from Oh, Fransson! shares a tutorial on Sew, Mama, Sew! for making a set of nested fabric baskets.  The side panels are pieced and quilted.  Go to the tutorial.

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Spoonflower has just added organic cotton to its custom fabric printing options.  The organic sateen is a certified organic by GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard).  It has a 58-inch printable width and is $27/yard.  Find out more from Spoonflower.… Read More...

Old jeans get a new life as patriotic home decor in this 4th of July tablerunner by Cathie Fillian.  Get the tutorial.

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Craft Nectar shows how to make this cool fabric tag, perfect for personalizing a gift.  She made this to include with a drawstring bag as a birthday present for a child.  Go to the tutorial.

Keep your car registration info handy with this car registration holder by Floralshowers.  Inspired by the car registration holder by Mom’s Mess (linked on CraftGossip here), Floralshowers created her own version of the organizer.  Go to Floralshowers tutorial… Read More...

Head over to Giver’s Log to find out how to make this bicycle handlebar bag with reflective straps.  The body of the bag is made from a sock and will hold a water bottle.  Get the how-to.

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