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Tutorial: Bunny basket treat pillow

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bunnybasketpillowGina from Willowday shows how to make this Easter bunny basket pillow as an alternative to .  The small pillow has a pocket across the front to hold candy and other small Easter treats.  Her tutorial includes a template for… Read more ...

Tutorial: Nautical tote bag

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Kate-Spade-Get-Out-of-Town-Knockoff-ToteBev from Flamingo Toes shows how you can DIY your own version of this kicky Get Out Of Town bag by Kate Spade.  The bold nautical stripes are pieced from blue and white fabric, with the words “get out of… Read more ...

Tutorial: Restyle an army jacket

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Tutorial: Restyle an army jacketAnne from WobiSobi shows how to refashion and restyle a boxy army jacket into a stylish casual jacket.  She cinches it at the waist to give it a more flattering shape.  Shortened sleeves give a lighter look, and metal studs… Read more ...

Free pattern: Fabric Easter eggs

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Free pattern: Fabric Easter eggsDeanna from Sew McCool shares a free pattern to make a fabric Easter egg.  They’re especially fun when each panel is cut from a different fabric.  The pieces are all pretty small, so why not pull out your scrap bin… Read more ...

Tutorial: Two-Sided Chalkboard Playmat

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Cheryl from Sew Can Do shows how to make her Two-Sided Chalkboard Playmat for mess-free child’s play.  One side is made from chalkboard cloth, and the other from laminated cotton.  The chalkboard side can be scribbled with chalk and erased… Read more ...

Tutorial: 15-minute tablet cover

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Tutorial: 15-minute tablet coverAndrea from Go To Patterns and Andrea’s Notebook (formerly known as The Train To Crazy) shows how you can make this tablet cover with a sleek, modern design in just 15 minutes.  The outside is made of leather (or faux… Read more ...

Tutorial: Linen and Lace Tote

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Tutorial: Linen and Lace ToteTeresa from Dandelion Drift shows how to make her Linen and Leather Tote.  This is such a pretty bag for spring!  The outside of the bag is made from linen, color blocked with leather at the bottom.  She added a… Read more ...