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Do you like Kanzashi flowers? There’s something addictive about folding little squares of fabric until they make the perfect little dimensional petals. Cathe Holden from Just Something I Made shows how to take Kanzashi one step further by carefully placing… Read more ... 
Maggie from Smashed Peas and Carrots shares a tutorial for making an elasticized fabric keychain. She designed it because she needed a keychain that would slide easily on to her wrist, but thought the coiled plastic ones lacked style. (I… Read more ... 
These Poochie Bags by Monica from Happy Zombie are so delicious – I could just eat them up!! AND they’re easily made from three coordinating fat quarters. The name “Poochie Bags” comes from the boxed corners that make the sides… Read more ... 
Sew4Home shows some ways to make beautiful throw pillows from vintage handkerchiefs. It’s part of their Vintage Rescue blog series that focuses on repurposing vintage items into new and trendy decor. Read more at Sew4Home.
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I loved Andalucia. I loved Mezzanine. So it should come as no surprise that I’m loving the sneak peek of Patty Young’s upcoming line, Flora & Fauna. Right now all she’s showing is just a handful of swatches, but she… Read more ... 
Felties by Nellie Pailloux
is a soon to be released book (28th of September in Australia RRP $19.95 AU) that is filled with fun little “felties” from quirky cats to a polar roo as shown on the front cover above.… Read more ... 
Lil Blue Boo makes magic recycling adult sized t-shirts into super cute little girl’s dresses. Her Sienna recycled t-shirt dress pattern is now available in the Lil Blue Boo Etsy shop. It features raglan sleeves and an optional bottom… Read more ... 
Kayte Terry, author of Complete Embellishing and Applique Your Way, shares a tutorial on CraftStylish showing how to make this Stitches and Stripes tote bag. This is a great project for raiding your scrap bin. Go to the tutorial… Read more ... 
Spending time in the hospital is hard on anyone, but especially little ones. You can help brighten their stay with a custom hospital gown, made from fabric that they love. Instructables member kelllbelll shows how to make one. Go to … Read more ... 
If you like sock monkeys, you’ll love this sock monkey costume! Jen Muecke shares a tutorial… Read more ... 
Cyndi from Old Time Cyndi guest blogs on Lu Bird Baby with a tutorial for making this owl softie. Those big eyes are irresistable! Go to the tutorial.
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This felt breakfast food pattern by GulfCoastCottagePDF includes everything your child would need to make a yummy pretend breakfast, including a felt toaster to warm the bagels and pastry. The pattern is available in the GulfCoastCottagePDF Etsy shop for $5.99.
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Jacqui from Hazelnuts shows how to make this mattresss protector, useful when a child is potty training or having problems with bedwetting. The simple fabric padding is a lot easier to change in the middle of the night than an… Read more ... 
Add drama to your holiday table with this tablecloth with ribbon banding and corner bows. The tutorial is part of Sew4Home‘s Citrus Holiday blog series. Get the how-to.
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Instructables user merricat shares a tutorial for making this super cute baby dragon cape. Make it as a Halloween costume, but keep it as dress-up fun for years to come. Go to the tutorial.
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