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Free pattern: Baby doll carrier wrap

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Know a child who carries her (or his) baby doll around everywhere?  Emily from Nap Time Creations shares a free pattern for this doll carrier that will  let her carry it hands-free.  It wraps around and ties, just like a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy boxy baby romper

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This boxy baby romper is sooo cute!  It’s also easy to sew.  Miranda from One Little Minute shares a tutorial showing how.  You can make it in any size based on the child’s measurements.  It has an elastic casing top… Read more ...

Tutorial: Baby wash cloths

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Pam from Threading My Way shows how you can make these baby wash cloths that would make a great gift for new parents.  She makes them from a quilting weight cotton with a soft terry cloth backing.  You could also… Read more ...

Free pattern: Raglan onesie

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One of my favorite baby gifts to give is a handmade onesie, made from recycled t-shirts.  The knit fabric is already washed and worn so soft, and you’ll end up with something completely original.  Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shares… Read more ...

Tutorial: Stitched rainbow wall art

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Smitha Katti shares a tutorial for making the sweetest stitched rainbow wall art for a nursery or little kid’s room.  You won’t need advanced sewing skills to make this.  If you can thread a needle and sew a simple running… Read more ...

Tutorial: DIY fingertip towels

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Bigger than a washcloth, but smaller than a hand towel, fingertip towels are the perfect sized towel for drying your hands.  They’re not always easy to find, though, especially  not if you want them to match your bathroom.  But Becky… Read more ...

Tutorial: Ruffled Edge Baby Blanket

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You can’t go wrong giving a blanket as a baby gift.  Even if the parents have everything they need for the baby, a new blanket is always appreciated.  Sew4Home shows how you can make this baby blanket with ruffled trim… Read more ...

Tutorial: Watermelon baby blanket

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Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shows how to make the perfect blanket for a summertime baby – a watermelon baby blanket!  Made as a half circle, one side is made from fleece to look like a giant slice of watermelon,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Rainbow baby toy

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Stephanie from Swoodson Says shows how you can make this happy rainbow toy for a baby. It’s a larger toy, measuring approximately 6.5″ tall X 9″ wide, with a rattle insert so it makes noise when you shake or move… Read more ...