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Hillary Lang from Wee Wonderfuls shows off this super cute little ‘Ruffle Gal’ retro Christmas ornament she made. Her body is made from ruffled fabric attached to florist wire and bent into a spiral shape. Read more at Wee Wonderfuls… Read more ... 
Jessica from Subtle Tee shares a tutorial for making this adorable princess hat. The tall hat and the tulle look just like it stepped out of a fairy tale. Go to the tutorial.
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Why are pointy hats so cute on little baby heads? I don’t know why, but I’m reduced to a puddle whenever I see a little elfish hat on a baby. This Snow Pixie Hat tutorial that Meg McElwee from Sew … Read more ... 
Delia from Delia Creates shows how to transform a dollar store hat into a brimmed beanie that any boy would be proud to wear. It’s a quick project made with inexpensive materials. You’ve got to see what she uses to… Read more ... 
Pam from Off the Cuff Sewing Style shows a cool trick for adding a stretch neckband to a shirt. She sews the neckband together in such a way that the center seams is enclosed and doesn’t slip when being stitched… Read more ... 
Remember the super cute fish fleece hats that Nikki from Lilybug Designs made? She’s gone and made a pattern and tutorial so we can all make some awesome fishy hats!! Thank you, Nikki! Get the pattern and tutorial.
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Jenny from By JG and I Heart Jenny’s Art shows how to make yourself a new hat in just 45 minutes. Once you master the basic hat, you can have fun by changing it up – add a flower or… Read more ... 
Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs shows how to make a pair of fleece mittens designed to stay tucked in to your coat sleeves. The elastic at the wrists keep the cold (and snow) out, while the longer cuffs won’t slip… Read more ... 
Lookie what Nikki from Lilybug Designs made – a set of fish fleece hats for her kids. These are SO stinkin’ cute! She gave them big fishy mouths and wide eyes and colorful fins. See more photos and read about… Read more ... 
Head over to Bramcost Publications for Day 8 of their 12 Days of a Vintage Handmade Holiday series. They share a free pattern for a 1950s scallop ponytail hat. This unique hat has a scalloped, quilted brim and a small… Read more ... 
Shea from All Things Shea shows how to create this fun kids’ pillow that converts easily from stuffed animal to pillow. Just fold it up to make it resemble the animal, unfold it and lay it flat to turn it… Read more ... 
Emily from The Boy Trifecta shows how to make a double potholder that protects your wrists while carrying a hot dish or cookie sheet. These would make awesome Christmas gifts!! Go to the tutorial.
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Kelly from Sewing in No Man’s Land finishes the Comfy Sews vs. Cozy Knits month at luvinthemommyhood with a tutorial showing how to make a Fun Funky Fleece Hat. It’s also a warm hat, with earflaps and two layers of… Read more ... 
Vivian from Craft with Confidence shares a tutorial for making a top hat just like the one the Mat Hatter wore in Alice in Wonderland. I love the shaping of this hat! Get the tute.
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Delia from Delia Creates shows she made this lumberjack hat for her boys. This fleece-lined hat has ear flaps to keep head and ears arm during cold winter weather. She shows how cute it is on boys, but I think… Read more ... 
