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Jo Jo & Sew made this gorgeous scarf out of scrap fabrics. The layers of delicate fabrics are both sophisticated and romantic. She shares a tutorial showing how she did it. Get the how-to.
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If the word “applique” conjures up images of Sunbonnet Sue and gingham-checked Scottie dogs, then you haven’t seen the new twist on applique by modern sewists.
In Sew Liberated: 20 Stylish Projects for the Modern Sewist
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Sew4Home shows how to make an insulated shopping tote. Now you can take a reusable shopping bag with you to the grocery store, and keep your food cold until you get home! Go to the tutorial.
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Care from Obsessively Stitching shows how to make these soft I-Spy fabric blocks that double as storytelling blocks. Stack them and play with them like blocks, or give them a roll and use the pictures as story-starters. Go to the … Read more ... 
Bird from Bird Crafts guest blogs over at Someday Crafts with a tutorial showing how to make these soft fabric potted flowers. These plush flowers are such a fun decoration for early spring! Go to the tutorial.
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Traci from Amazing Mae and May and Mae contributes to Celebrate the Boy month with a tutorial showing how to make this trinket keeper. It hangs from a child’s beltloop or backpack and is the perfect spot for them to… Read more ... 
Alexis from Lex and My Mama Made It offers a tutorial for making this Anthropologie-inspired chiffon petal tank top. Look at those layers and layers of filmy petals! Divine!! Go to the tutorial.
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Laurel from Dart and Gather made this flower tank, inspired by a this shirt by Lex at My Mama Made It. The large gathered flower applique is dramatic and feminine. Want to make one for yourself? Go to the … Read more ... 
Julie from Pumpkinbear and Craft Knife shares a tutorial for making this long gathered skirt for little girls out of a jersey sheet. You can find all kinds of fun kid prints in jersey sheets. Take a look at the… Read more ... 
Regina from Creative Kismet shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make these sweet stitched house-shaped bookmarks. Applique a heart and add a Valentine’s sentiment to make a thoughtful gift for your loved ones. Go to the tutorial… Read more ... 
Keep your neck warm with this neck wrap scarflette made from a sweater. Deborah from Purple Pinwheel and Wonderwoman Creations has the how-to. Go to the tutorial.
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Head over to The Purl Bee to find out how to make this heart-shaped zippered pouch. Fill one with treats for Valentine’s Day! Go to the tutorial.
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Tam from Sew Dang Cute shares a tutorial on Moda Bake Shop for this patchwork bubble skirt for little girls. You can make it with a Jelly Roll of precut fabric. Use reds and pinks to make it a special… Read more ... 
With Chinese New Year approaching (Feb 14), why not make a set of Wheel of Fortune coasters? Craft Passion has the how-to. She shows hers made out of Chinese silks. It’s expensive fabric, but you’d only be using scraps and… Read more ... 
