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Vanessa guestblogs on Noodlehead with a tutorial for a last-minute Thanksgiving placemat. The turkey’s feathers are actually pockets to hold cutlery. So cute! It’s made from felt so you don’t have to worry about finishing the edges. Make one tonight… Read more ... 
If you’re looking for a last-minute way to dress up your holiday dinner table, check out this quick and easy table runner tutorial at Craft Stylish. Go to the tutorial.
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Pascale from ///Between the Lines// shares a tutorial for this ruffled messenger bag. The ruffle curves around one edge and bottom of the flap, which creates a more sophisticated look without sacrificing its girliness. Get the how-to.
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Julie from julie-k shows how you can add an adjustable waist to an existing pair of pants. Whether you’re adding the adjustable waist to a pair of jeans from a clearance rack, thrift store, or a hand-me-down, now you can… Read more ... 
Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how you can make a felt version of the classic potatohead toy. All his parts and pieces attach and detach with hook & loop tape. Not only is it soft and easy… Read more ... 
Christine from Christine Sews shares a tutorial telling how to make a shower curtain. Go to the tutorial.
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Debbie from Squiggly Twig Designs shows how to make a petticoat that peeks out from the bottom of a dress. This is such a romantic, classic look! You could also make it to wear on its own as a skirt. … Read more ... 
If you’re looking for quick stocking stuffer sewing projects, look no further than these felt flower hairclips. Jennifer from A Hoot and Holler shows how to make them. So pretty! Go to the tutorial.
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Dana from MADE was the winner of So You Think You’re Crafty’s Green challenge, and shares a tutorial for her recycled grocery totes at the S.Y.T.Y.C. website. Her bags give the fused plastic bags a crisp, modern look. I… Read more ... 
Beccy from Wipster created these gathered pockets for a skirt, and she shares a tutorial showing how she did it. I’m LOVIN’ the idea of using a vintage embroidered tray cloth for the pocket!! Get the how-to.
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Grosgrain shares a tutorial for these fabulous scarf headbands. With her no-sew method, it’s a quick and easy project. So much so that she said she was able to make 26 of them in just one hour! Go to the … Read more ... 
Zakka Life shows how to make this eco-friendly gift wrap. It’s a fabric pouch with a bow stitched across the front. Not only is it eco-friendly, but with the bow already tied you won’t make yourself nuts trying to get… Read more ... 
Decorating a Christmas tree when there’s a young child in the house takes creativity. Jenya from EvaForeva and MyEvaForeva shows how to make a kid-friendly ornament out of fabric. This soft ornament is a fabric version of the classic shiny… Read more ... 
LuAnn from Back Home Again shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this lovely patchwork placemat. Make a set of these and you’ve got a fabulous Christmas gift to give! On the other hand, you might end… Read more ... 
Vanessa from V and Co. was the winner of the Leaf challenge at So You Think You’re Crafty. The tutorial for her No Sew Fabric Wreath is posted at the So You Think You’re Crafty website. There’s still time to… Read more ...