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Steffanie from Sew Grown is giving away – lemme repeat that – GIVING AWAY a free clutch to all new followers to her blog. It’s her way of saying thank you to people who have supported her in her blogging. … Read more ... 
Amanda Carestio shares a tutorial at Lark Crafts showing how to make this felt gift bag. Not only is it more earth-friendly than throw-away paper gift bags, but it’s awfully cute, too. Get the how-to.
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Head over to Lark Crafts to find out how to make a pair of fleece mittens. Their tutorial is an excerpt from the book Craft Hope: Handmade Crafts for a Cause
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Amanda from Snazzle Craft shares a free pattern and tutorial for making this felt Santa beard and moustache. This is so cute!! Go to the tutorial.
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Virginia from Gingercake and ginia18shares a free tutorial for making a sweet Winter Caroler softie. She’s weighted at the bottom so you can stand her up on your mantel or side table. You can use your own fabrics to… Read more ... 
Schwin W from Schwin & Schwin shares a free pattern and tutorial for making a Ruffled Leg Cozy for toddlers. They’re like leg warmers, but cuter. Her pattern is for toddlers 18-24 months, but it’s easy to draft one of… Read more ... 
Wendi Gratz from Shiny Happy World and Gratz Industries shares a tutorial showing how to make super fabulous felt stockings. She combines two of her free tutorials – her Swell Stocking and her Neato Ornaments – to create a whole… Read more ... 
Prudent Baby has the how-to for making this quilted Christmas stocking. I love the simple lines on this! So crisp and modern, and gives the spotlight to a fabulous fabric print. Go to the tutorial.
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Colleen Babcock from The Magic Bean shares a free pattern and tutorial for making this Santa Christmas ornament. His mittened hands hold a photo frame. This would make a lovey keepsake gift – or keep it for yourself and hang… Read more ... 
Elizabeth Carls shows how to make this pretty garland out of decorative or vintage papers. It’s quick and easy, and there are tons of beautiful papers to be found during the Christmas season. Get the tutorial.
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Kathy Cano-Murillo shares a free pattern and tutorial at I Love To Create for making this Winter Wonder Gift Tote. Made from felt, it’s handstitched together with embroidery floss and then embellished with fabric paint. Go to the free pattern … Read more ... 
Bramcost Publications is having an after Thanksgiving sale on their patterns. Buy 1 of their vintage lifestyle books, and get another for free. The official day of the sale is Friday, November 26, 2010 (Black Friday to those of us… Read more ... 
Tracy from Mad Quilter shares a free pattern and tutorial for this super sweet Summer Sun top for babies. The pattern is sized for 12-month-old babies, but you could most likely adjust the size up and down as needed. Go … Read more ... 
Hint of History is giving away an e-pattern for a 1930s Hooverette dress for 18″ dolls to three lucky readers of their blog. The 1930s wrapstyle housedress is finished with bias trim at the arms and neck, and close with… Read more ... 
