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Marigold from Hideous Dreadful Stinky created this set of family portrait coasters as a housewarming gift for friends. Aren’t they fabulous?? Read more about this project on her blog.
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Susan and Adrianna from Crafterhours wrap up their Twill Tape Week with a round-up of ideas for using twill tape in your sewing project. Check it out!
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Prudent Baby shares a free pattern and tutorial for making this Summery Sun Hat for babies. Not only is this a accessory for baby’s summer outfits, but it will keep the harsh sun off her his or her pretty baby… Read more ... 
Jordan from Blueprint Crafts made this pretty v-neck summer top out of a plaid button-down shirt. The loose fit works well for summer and the pleats add just the right amount of detail around the neck. Read more about her … Read more ... 
Destri from The Mother Huddle shows how to make a simple spring beanie for a baby out of knit fabric. You can get the knit from an old t-shirt or onesie. This is such a cute, carefree look for a… Read more ... 
Lookie what New Dress a Day is making! She has embarked on a year-long refashioning project aimed at rejuvenating her creative spirit. She’s refashioning a new garment every day out of thrift store and tag sale finds, and she’s given… Read more ... 
Lollychops shows how to make a felt flower bouquet that you can . She made one for her mother for Easter, but you could also make one to honor your mother on Mother’s Day. Go to the tutorial.
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Katie from Notes From a Very Red Kitchen shows how to make a bunny ear hat for your little baby. It’s made from knit fabric so it’s soft against baby’s sweet little head. And those bunny ears – oh MY,… Read more ... 
Walter + Veronica share their latest project on their blog – a scrap catcher and sewing machine needle organizer/pincushion all in one. The grid on the pincushion portion has squares designated for different fabric types. This way you can easily… Read more ... 
Lookie at the bucket hat that Evyline Alexandra from Petite Crafterella’s Wardrobe made from an old pair of jeans plus a fat quarter for the lining. My favorite part is the repurposed diamante trim. She cut them from the back… Read more ... 
Lookie what Papgena made! It’s a playmat for her nephew, inspired bycarmat projects at Obsessively Stitching and Kleio’s Belly, and her own weather calendar. This car playmat has roads that lead to homes belonging to various family members, as well… Read more ... 
Kristin from Grace Violet made this ruffled edge cloche hat for an infant. She started with a less than trendy knit baby hat. A few cuts and some lettuce-edge stitching, and she had this flapper-style hat. I can just see… Read more ... 
Saltwater Kids made this reversible vest for her son out of an adult-sized windbreaker and button-down shirt. The pocket on the button-down shirt becomes an interior pocket on the vest. Brilliant! See more photos of her refashion at Saltwater Kids… Read more ... 
When I saw this skirt by Gina Sekelsky at Lettergirl and Rich Inner Life, I let out a little squeal. As an entry into a contest for Alabama Chanin-inspired sewing projects, she incorporates Alabama Chanin’s distinctive reverse applique and handstitching. … Read more ... 
Mama Lusco shares a tutorial on her blog for making a hat inspired by the children’s classic book, The Cat in the Hat. Wear it on March 2 to celebrate Dr. Seuss’s birthday. Go to the tutorial.
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