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This fabric mailbox by Giver’s Log is the perfect place for receiving special messages. She shares a tutorial showing how to make one. Get the how-to.
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Dollar Store Crafts shows how to make this yoda hat from fleece. Make several hats for your kids, one fleece blanket can. Yeesssssss. Go to the tutorial.
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Ellen from The Long Thread tells how to make this summertime tote bag. Made from polyurethane coated cotton, it can be used to tote wet swim suits to and from the pool. There’s an optional detachable pouch that can be… Read more ... 
ReadyMade explains how to make a rug for your home from wool felt. It’s easier than you think, using fusible webbing to form the design. For extra durability, I might go ahead and stitch down all of the stripes. Go… Read more ... 
The folks over at Wee Folk Art share the free pattern for this mouse bookmark made from felt. This is FAR cuter than the library due-date card I normally use. Go to the free pattern.
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Kate from Two Little Banshees shares a tutorial on Living Creatively showing how to make placemats from linen and fabric scraps. The solid background is a great way to show off tiny bits of your favorite fabrics. Go to the … Read more ... 
Bernadette Noll and Kathie Sever from Future Craft Collective share a tutorial on Craftzine for making this reversible sun hat. Make a large one for yourself, or a smaller one for your child. Go to the tutorial.
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It’s time to chuck the mousepad emblazoned with advertisements, and replace it with one made from a fabric of your choice. Head over to Craft A Week to find out how.
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Design Sponge shows how to create a pillow cover encrusted with fabric yo-yos. Get the tutorial.
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The folks over at CraftStylish show how to alter a shorts pattern to add a cuff. I love this finish! Get the how-to.
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Head over to Dabbled to find out how to make reusable sandwich bags. They’re made from clear vinyl,
velcro, and pretty ribbon. If you want to include your child in the back-to-school preparations, let them pick out the ribbon. Go … Read more ... 
Lily from Block-a-Day demonstrates a fantastic way to upcycle your jeans by adding patchwork panels to the bottom of the legs. This technique not only transforms plain jeans into boutique-style fashion but also serves as a creative and budget-friendly solution… Read more ... 
Handstitcher extraordinaire Mairuru shows how to make these tiny little fabric tetra charms. Looking at the construction of these little charms, the shape seems to be similar to individual-serving paper sour cream containers. She shows them hanging from a bracelet,… Read more ... 
Joan from Nini Makes tells how to make a large monogram out of buttons. She shows beautiful examples of button monograms on a pillow and on a book cover. This would also look great on the front of a large… Read more ... 
Alexis from My Mama Made It shows how to refashion a plain long-sleeved tee into a summer tank with a ruffled neckline. Smashing!! Go to the tutorial.
See another version of her ruffle tank here.
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