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Tutorial: Crayon cuff

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This crayon cuff by Jess from The Sewing Rabbit keeps crayons always at the ready.  She shares a tutorial for making one.  It’s made from fleece (easy-sew fabric) with pockets to hold 4 crayons.  It has a simple Velcro closure… Read more ...

Tutorial: Simple serged handwarmers

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Jen from Eat. Sleep. Make. shows how you can make these simple serged handwarmers.  They’re squares of fabric filled with rice. Heat them in the microwave and tuck them in your coat pockets before heading out into a cold day. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Felt flower crown

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Lauren from Molly and Mama shares a tutorial for making this lovely felt flower crown.  She includes templates and instructions for making the different kinds of felt flowers stitched to the crown.  Make all of them to cover the crown,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Simple fabric wallet

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Chelsea from GYCT Designs shares a tutorial for making a simple fabric wallet.  The wallet has a large pocket to hold folded money, and 5 pockets to hold credit cards and ID.  It folds in half with no closure required.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Faux fur heart pillow

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Caitlin from The Merrythought shows how you make this faux fur heart pillow.  It would make a pretty decoration for Valentine’s Day, especially if the tradition reds, pinks, & white color combos don’t work for your décor, but there’s no… Read more ...

Tutorial: Ric rac and fabric flower

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The Ribbon Retreat shows how you can make this pretty ric rac and fabric flower. It’s an easy variation of a simple gathered fabric flower (they give a link to a previous tutorial showing how to make one), with the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Kitty coasters

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how-to-make-a-cat-coaster-paper-piecing-from-Dear-Handmade-LifeLisa from The Makery shares a tutorial at Dear Handmade Life showing how to make these adorable cat coasters.  Piecing at the corners make the ears, and some simple stitching makes the sweet kitty face. Click below for the tutorial:… Read more ...