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Instructables user QueenElizabeth shares a tutorial for making a book pillow perfect for reading in bed. Just prop the book on the angled pillow. Get the tutorial.
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The Fabric Shopper provides a sneak peek of several new fabrics from independent fabric designers. They share photos of new fabrics from Umbrella Prints, Pippijoe, Saffron Craig, Ink & Spindle, and Aunty Cooky. Go to the sneak peeks.
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Editor’s note: The tutorial linked to in this post is no longer available, but you can find a similar tutorial here. When my daughter was little, I never understood the appeal of the onesie. Those little The Snaps
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CraftStylish shows how to sew a pair of undies using the knit fabric from an old t-shirt. Think of how soft they would be! Get the tutorial.
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Rostichery is at it again with the apron cheats. This time she shows how to take a longer skirt and turn it into a full-body apron. Get the how-to.
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For a no-fuss summer skirt, use a piece of knit fabric for the waistband. Altered Cloth shows how to make a gathered skirt with a knit waistband. Go to the tutorial.
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Catch a sneak peek of Anna Griffin’s Calisto. It’s her latest line for Windham Fabrics. See swatches of the full line at Windham Fabrics.
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Craftzine shows how to make this family activity center. Use it as an inspiration and organization center for all of your fun summertime activities. Unlike many other calenders and organizers, this is made out of fabric. Get the how-to.… Read more ... 
Kiddio shows how one pair of knee-high socks can be turned into one of two very different projects – a pair of child’s legwarmers, or a cool pencil cup cover. Get the tutorial.
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Go to Amazing Mae’s blog to see how she made this tiered ruffled skirt. She made it in linen. Fabulous! Get the how-to.
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Au-then-tic is a new line of home decor fabric by Sweetwater for Moda Fabrics. Predominant colors in this line are celery, white, and black. The patterns play with the graphical nature of words and numbers. Go to The Fabric Shopper … Read more ... 
The Fabric Shopper gives us a sneak peek at Whimsy, a new fabric line by Pillow & Maxfield for Michael Miller Fabrics. See The Fabric Shopper for photos of this new line spotted at Quilt Market. See swatches from the… Read more ... 
Christine from Christine Sews shares a tutorial that explains how to make a bolster pillow. Get the how-to.
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Okay, I’ll admit it. I’m a Trekkie. A reluctant Trekkie, but still a Trekkie. So it thoroughly brightened my day when I saw this Spock Monkey by The Sock Drawer. Her Etsy shop features sock monkey versions of many well-loved… Read more ... 
Betz White, a renowned designer and crafting expert, shares her ingenious method for creating a charming apron from a humble pillowcase in just 10 minutes! This innovative project not only repurposes an everyday household item but also transforms it into… Read more ...