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This therapeutic rice bag by Ashley from Make It and Love It can be used either hot or cold, depending on what your injury or ache is calling for. Get the how-to for making one for yourself.
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Christine from Christine Sews shows how you can use grosgrain ribbon to attach handles and other findings to a purse. The grosgrain is durable but also decorative. … Read more ... 
LiEr from ikat bag continues her blog series on sewing girls’ summer dresses, this time with a tutorial for making a raglan-sleeved dress. Raglan sleeved dresses are my go-to for a quick sew and an easy fit. Go to the … Read more ... 
Luvinthemommyhood shares a tutorial for making a summertime tunic from a pair of drawstring pajama pants. This is such a cool idea!! It’s part of a new series of tutorials geared toward newbie sewers. Go to the tutorial.
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Leigh Ann over at The Object Project has done it again. This time she’s using a teacup as a template for her awesome fabric flowers. With a stuffed center, the flower easily becomes a pincushion. Find out how to make … Read more ... 
You can find out how to make this fabric flower at V and Co. She calls it the “Perfect Flower Add On.” I think the name is entirely appropriate. Go to the tutorial.
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Junie Moon shares a tutorial for making this wrist cushion to support your wrist while you’re using a mouse. Make it out of a fun print (like the one she made) for a stylish desk accessory. Go to the tutorial… Read more ... 
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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