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C & T Publishing Blog shares a tutorial for making this Cherry Cupcake Dolly, designed by Gladys Love. So cute, I could just eat it up! Go to the instructions.
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I don’t know how many times I’ve been rockin’ along on a quick sewing project, only to discover that I have to turn a really long strap inside out. On this step alone, my productivity grinds to a halt. Christine … Read more ... 
Keep your hair out of your face with this cool braided fabric headband. Kristin from Lu Bird Baby shows how to make one. Get the tutorial.
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Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how to make these soft coasters from scrap fabric. Dig through your scrap bins and make up a batch. Get the how-to.
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If, like my 5 year old, you believe that everything is made better with a little glitter on it, then this tutorial at The Crafty Chica blog is for you. Kathy Can0-Murilla shows how to glitter your fabric. Go to … Read more ... 
A Room of One’s Own shows how to make this very handy bookmark. Not only does it mark the page in your book, but there’s a pocket attached to hold your eyeglasses. Go to the tutorial.
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Pink Penguin shows how to make this patchwork tissue box cover. It’s also reversible, so you get two looks in one. Go to the tutorial.
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Give last year’s bikini a quick update by adding a ruffle to the top. Find out how from love… Maegan. Go to the tutorial.
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Show your red,white, and blue with these ric-rac flowers. Vickie Howell shows how to make them. Get the tute!
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Char from Crap I’ve Made made this hooded towel for her niece after seeing a similar one in a high priced boutique. I love the designer fabric on the outside! She calls it the “$44 Hooded Towel”, but you can … Read more ... 
Moda Bake Shop shows how to make this patchwork coupon clutch from charm squares. Now you can clip coupons in style, and use all the money you save on groceries to buy more fabric! Get the how-to.
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Jenya from Eva Foreva shows how to make this school girl collar. Go to the tutorial.
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Fina from The Sock Drawer is holding her first giveaway on her blog, Inside My Sock Drawer. Up for grabs is one of these Sweet Emily Dolls. See her blog for entry details. Deadline is August 1, 2009.
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The double-turn hem is one of the simplest ways to finish an edge. You can make this hem as deep or as narrow as you wish. Find out how to make this hem at Janome Sew4Home.
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Meg from Boutique NutMeg Designs shares a tutorial for making this pincushion shaped like a little purse. So cute! Go to the tutorial.
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