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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 ... 
Sew4Home shows how to make this body pillow cover. Go to the tutorial.
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Fawnda from Fireflies and Jellybeans shows how you can make a pair of leg warmers from an old sweater. With my cold-natured self and winter coming on, I think I might need to make myself a pair or two! Go … Read more ... 
Nora from Fun to be Frugal shows how to make this ruffled wreath out of a wire hanger and strips of fabric. This is an inexpensive but stylish way to dress up your decor for the season. Go to the … Read more ... 
Funky Friends Factory sells a tutorial for showing how to make this Gertie Gecko Wheat Pack, a gecko-shaped microwaveable heat pack. This cute little guy can help melt away a day’s stress or aching muscles. You can purchase Gertie Gecko … Read more ... 
Natalia from Piece N Quilt shares a tutorial for her Chesney skirt for little girls. This little gathered skirt features a double row of ruffles at the bottom, and is embellished with a large fabric blossom. This is such a… Read more ... 
Not Quite Vintage shares a tutorial showing how to make these little felt ice skate Christmas ornaments. I love the vintage feel of this project! They were inspired by a similar pair of her Gram’s Ice Skate ornaments. Get the … Read more ... 
Lynnette from Get Your Craft On shows how to make a tank top for a little girl out of a tote bag. Cool idea! Go to the tutorial.
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Sharla from My Little Gems and Little Gems Shop shows how to make a car cozie fabric storage roll for cars. The long fabric roll has pockets to store individual cars, as well as a fabric “road” for them to… Read more ... 
When I repurpose a pair of pants, I’m often left with a lone zipper. I have been saving them thinking that oneday I’ll find a good use for the zippers that doesn’t involve hours of picking seams. Now, with this… Read more ... 
Instructables user Shabbychef shows how to make a sleeping hat for a baby out of a t-shirt. The soft fabric of the old tee will feel soft against baby’s young skin. Go to the tutorial.
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Tracy from Mad Quilter shares a free pattern for this classic baby smock with straps that cross over in the back. It’s easy to construct, which makes this a great project for beginners. Go to the free pattern.
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Pickles shares a tutorial for a festive Advent calender made in the form of hanging treat pockets. Fill each pocket with a different treat for each night as you count the days until Christmas. Get the how-to.
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Who says that keeping up with the latest fashion trends has to cost lost of money? Jessica from Happy Together shows how she recycled a sweater into a pair of stylish knit boots. Go to the tutorial.
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