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In anticipation of all the April Fools’ pranks to come tomorrow, here’s a link to a hilarious April Fools’ project from last year.  It’s a DIY Husband Cozy, and you can find the tutorial at The Long Thread.

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If you dig through the box of accessories that came with your sewing machine, you’re likely to find a long metal thing that vaguely resembles a bent hockey stick.  That’s a stitching guide, and  Roubidou shows how to use it to …

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All The Small Things shares a tutorial and template for making her super cute Easter applique.  A chocolate bunny with a broken ear says, “Oh Snap!”.  And check out the decorative ribbon tied around his neck.  Love it!  Get the tutorial and

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Kim from Retro Mama (blog and shop) guest blogs at Craft Snob with an article aimed at brand new sewists, giving the low-down on the essential tools you need to get started sewing.  Go to the article.…

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Melanie from The Crafty Cupboard shows how to make this handy little business card wallet.  Whether you tend to collect business from others, or hand out a lot of your own business cards. this little wallet will keep them all …

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Jen from iCandy Handmade joined the Once Upon a Thread fun at No Big Dill with this fabulous girl’s dress, inspired by the equally fabulous outfits worn by the main character in the Fancy Nancy books.  And for those of us who …

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Misty from Making It ImMACKulate shows how to make a girl’s gathered skirt with a lovely scalloped design around the hem.  This would be so pretty for spring!  Get the tute.

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Vanessa from Punkin Patterns guest blogs at Noodlehead with a tutorial showing how to create this table setting placemat.  In addition to being super cute, the stenciled flatware designs and quilted circle serve as a fun reminder for where each …

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Sharon from Sharon Sews shows how you can use 1 yard of home dec fabric (plus half a yard of contrast fabric) to create a reversible table runner.  The patchwork designs on each side give you two looks from one …

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Jessica from Me Sew Crazy guest blogs at The Girl Creative with a tutorial showing how to turn an adult pair of capri pants into a child’s pair of overalls.  The roll-up hems on the capri pants, as well as …

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Lark Crafts has a free downloadable tutorial for making a travel water bowl for dogs.  Designed by Joan K. Morris, The Folding Bowl stores flat for easy transport.  When it’s time for a drink, the sides fold up to form a …

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Christina from 2 Little Hooligans shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this awesome organizing tote basket.  She shows it here filled with knitting supplies, but there’s really no limit to what you can use this bag …

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Jess from Bits for Baby and Craftiness Is Not Optional shares a 4-part tutorial for making her Lucky Dress for little girls.  The simple A-line dress buttons up the back and has a fabulous pleated scoop bodice.  And check out that  …

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Kymy from Everything Your Mama Made & More shows how to create a continuous bound placket.  It’s a slit cut into a garment that’s bound with bias tape to finish the edges neat and tidy.  They’re usually found on a …

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Jill from Creating My Way to Success shows how to make a set of fabric folders that hold a paper  version of the Battleship game.  These would make awesome car games for a road trip!  And they’re not just for …

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