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fat quarterShop shows a little sneak peek of the upcoming Nicey Jane line by Heather Bailey, available in two colorways. Cool (shown at the left) uses a pallette of muted blues, greens, and yellows, while the Swell colorway introduces… Read more ... 
“Where the Wild Things Are” by Maurice Sendak was one of my favorite books as a child, and the story still resonates with me as an adult. Everyone has felt like little Max at some point, a little out of… Read more ... 
Fabric Family and Fun shows how you can use charm squares (or any small fabric scraps) to make this pretty patchwork camera strap. Get the how-to.
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Disney from Ruffles n Stuff shows how to make a kid-sized bowtie. Even though we usually think about bowties for little boys, it’s awfully sweet on a little girl as well. Go to the tutorial.
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If you own a Kindle and enjoy sewing, Chica from Chica and Jo has a tutorial for you! She shows how to make a custom cover for your Kindle. Get the tutorial.
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Deanna from Just Deanna made this pretty kitty appliqued tee for her daughter. She shares a tutorial and a link to download the applique pattern so you can make one as well. Go to the tutorial.
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Linen is the perfect choice to complement the simple lines of this pop. The hem band is embroidered with outlines of pears. Find out how to make one with a tutorial from Living Creatively. Go to the tutorial.… Read more ... 
Typically when you want to put machine embroidery on a garment, you’d do it before you assemble all the pieces. But what about when you want to add machine embroidery to an existing garment? Sometimes you can maneuver the garment… Read more ... 
Jodi from Pleasant Home’s Needle n Thread shares a tutorial for this awesome tote bag on Moda Bake Shop. It sports a row of pockets all the way around the outside of the bag. And be sure to check… Read more ... 
Welcome autumn with a colorful pumpkin patch on your mantel or by your door. Amy from The Idea Room shows how with this tutorial for soft fabric pumpkins. I love the warm autumn tones in her fabric choices! Go to … Read more ... 
Instructables user Rachel shows how to make a perfectly fitting bra. I have not been brave enough to try this myself, but I have heard that it’s not as difficult as it sounds. Go to the tutorial.
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Whether you’re cutting something on the straight grain, or need to offset a pattern piece at an angle from the straight grain, knowing where the threads run is crucial to the success of many sewing projects. Wee Folk Art shows… Read more ... 
You can grab a sneak peek at Amy Butler’s newest line over at The Fat Quarter Shop. The name of the line is Love, and it’s due out in December. I know what’s going on my Christmas list… Link to … Read more ... 
You may think there’s not much that can be made with a 5-inch square of fabric, but when you collect a stack of 5-inch fabric squares (a charm pack) it turns out that there’s a lot you can do with… Read more ... 
In their article, Understanding Filler Materials, the folks at Sew4Home discuss the many options for stuffing handmade pillows. Go to the article.
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Have you seen those snuggle chairs and sensory beanbags such as Kloudsac that… Read more ...