Christine from Christine Sews shares a tutorial that explains how to make a bolster pillow.  Get the how-to.

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Betz White, a renowned designer and crafting expert, shares her ingenious method for creating a charming apron from a humble pillowcase in just 10 minutes! This innovative project not only repurposes an everyday household item but also transforms it into … Read More...

Dorinda from Flower Girl Designs shares a free PDF pattern for this cupcake rug.  The only problem is that these cupcakes are so pretty that you might have a hard time getting anyone to stand on the rug.  Get the … Read More...

Heart of Mary shares a tutorial for making this messenger bag.  The top has a zipper closure to keep the contents from falling out.  Go to the tutorial.

[via Picking Up Threads]

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Canadian Living offers a tutorial for making a tissue box cover.  It’s reversible, so you can change the pattern depending on your mood.  Go to the tutorial.

[via Freebies for Crafters]

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If you have a pattern that you like to use over and over, use this tip from Christine Sews to prolong the life of the pattern.  She fuses interfacing to the back of the pattern to strengthen the tissue.  Read … Read More...

This Snuggler infant swaddler is just one of the projects featured in Lotta Jansdotter’s Simple Sewing for Baby: 24 Easy Projects for Newborns to Toddlers.  You can download the pattern for the swaddler for free from Craftzine.  Go … Read More...

Would you believe that this modern swing coat (toddler-sized) lived a full life as a dress before Jenny from The Kerr Family Blog refashioned it into what you see here?  Get the details on this fabulous refashioning at her blog… Read More...

Lee Meredith shares a tutorial on CraftStylish for making a fabric case for storing photo CDs from a wedding.  Of course, you could also use this to store your music CDs, software CDs, etc, etc.  Get the tutorial.

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ModHomeEcTeacher shares a tutorial on Curbly for a hang-able laundry hamper.  It’s like a giant purse for your dirty clothes.  So mod! So stylish!  Get the tutorial.

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Christine from Christine Sews shares a tutorial for covering a lampshade with fabric.  Get the how-to.

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Get a sneak peek at Joel Dewberry’s new line, Deer Valley.  It will be available in three colorways – azure (shown), tarragon, and persimmon.  See swatches of the full line at JoelDewberry.com or FreeSpiritFabric.com.

[via True Up]

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You can find a free pattern for this frog softie at We Wilsons blog.  It was created to make use of a Spoonflower swatch.  The cutting diagram is a masterpiece in efficient use of fabric!  There are no instructions for … Read More...

Christy Nelson wanted a place to hold her circular knitting needles, so she designed this handy knitting needle organizer.  Go to the tutorial.

On a Whimm tells how to make a drawstring bag from t-shirt sleeves.  Get the tutorial.

With summer just around the corner, check out this tutorial by Anna Maria Horner for a tote-able towel.  This project allows you to roll up a towel (and perhaps any swim gear) and carry it over your shoulders.  … Read More...

Snazzle Craft created patterns for a t-shirt and pants for a Waldorf-style doll.  Think of how much fun your child will have being able to dress and undress his doll!  She also shares a link to the doll pattern she … Read More...

The next time you make cording for knots, Threads Magazine suggests you try using batting as your filler.  Find out how.

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It seems everyone is repurposing dress shirts into kids’ dresses, adult skirts, purses – even fabric food.  Nifty Thrifty makes these softie cupakes using the shirt cuffs left over from dress shirts she’s cut up into pillows.  Definitely a cool … Read More...

ModHomeEcTeacher posts a tutorial on Curbly showing how to make this pillow shaped like a ginormous button.  Get the how-to.