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Tutorial: Giant fabric storage bins

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storagebinsFinding storage that fits your needs is difficult.  Finding storage that fits your needs AND looks nice is next to impossible.  Michelle from The Scrap Shoppe made her own storage bins, giving her storage exactly the size she wanted and… Read more ...

Tutorial: Felt junk food cat toys

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catfoodtoyMy cats are always trying to sneak a way to eat my food off my plate.  They are shameless!  Laura from A Beautiful Mess shows how you can make these cute felt cat toys shaped like your favorite junk food. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Bias tape ID lanyard

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Onel from Onelmon shows how she created an ID lanyard.  She used a package of bias tape, but you could also cut and iron your own fabric tape.  Having actual bias in your fabric strip is not necessary for this… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Shredded heart t-shirt

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Niki from Roonie Ranching shows how you can make this cool shredded heart shirt.  Obviously, it would be cute as a Valentine’s shirt, but there’s no reason you have to stop wearing it after February 14.  This would work for… Read more ...

Tutorial: Simple lavender sachet

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Kimberly Layton shares a tutorial showing how you can make a lavender sachet.  The scent of the lavender freshens up a lingerie drawer or closet.  She likes to give these as Christmas gifts, but they’re also nice for wedding or… Read more ...

Tutorial: Double pocket eyeglass case

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Jillian from Jilly shares a tutorial for making a double pocket eyeglass pouch.  That’s one pocket for your eyeglasses and another for your sunglasses, both in the same convenient pouch.  Or, if you don’t wear eyeglasses, you could use that… Read more ...

Tutorial: Serape blanket pillow

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Rachel from Fifty Two Weekends of DIY shows how you can make a throw pillow out of a serape blanket.  You can often find these blankets at thrift stores and estate sales.  Turning it into a pillow is an easy … Read more ...

Tutorial: Minky-backed baby blanket

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Lara from How Does She? shows how you can make this Minky-backed baby blanket.  A quilting cotton is used for the front.  You can find quilting cottons in just about any style or color palette, so you’re sure to find… Read more ...