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Simi & Sian from Buttons & Paint show how you can make a Valentine’s card with a zipper heart embellishment. It would make a cute Valentine’s card for a sewy friend! Go to Simi & Sian for the tute. [photo… Read more ... 
Jane from Buzzmills shows how to make a soft flannel blanket trimmed out with pom pom. I think pom pom trim makes everything happy, especially when it’s brightly colored pom poms like the ones she used. Love!! Go to Buzzmills … Read more ... 
Marissa from Rae Gun Ramblings shows how to make a heart shaped pocket like the one she put on a dress she made for her niece. Details like this make cute accents for Valentine Day wear and for year round. … Read more ... 
Andy from A Bright Corner shares a tutorial at the Therm O Web blog showing how you can make a fabric pocket. You can decorate it with hearts and make it a Valentine pocket to hang on the back of… Read more ... 
If the thought of installing a zipper sends a cold wave of fear through you – or if (less dramatically) you find that avoid sewing projects that require installing a zipper, Elizabeth from Simple Simon & Co. . has a… Read more ... 
Bev from Flamingo Toes shares a tutorial at Lil Luna showing how you can make her Love Note Valentine Bunting. It’s made up of 14 fabric envelopes strung together to make a pretty banner to hang. The envelopes have button… Read more ... 
This month’s free coffee sleeve pattern at Crafty Staci is a heart with an arrow through it. It’s reversible so you can create the heart and arrow in two color schemes or styles with the one coffee sleeve. She embroidered… Read more ... 
Amy from Nana Company shares a beautiful and elegant Easter basket tutorial that is sure to inspire your spring crafting. This linen Easter basket features a soft, natural linen base, adorned with delicate eyelet lace trim around the top for… Read more ... 
Louise fromI’m Feelin’ Crafty shares a tutorial over at Go To Sew showing how to make this fleece earflap hat with cute ears sticking out at the top, an “eared” earflap hat. It’s made with two layers of fleece and… Read more ... 
Amber from Sew Let’s Cook shows how to make an easy and cute Valentine’s key fob
. This would make a great teacher gift!! The key fob is made from webbing with felt hearts stitched down all in a row. … Read more ... 
You can find a tutorial for making this Valentine’s apron over at our sister site, CraftBits. It’s perfect for baking, with pockets made to look like heart-shaped cookies. A third heart on the apron is made with a pretty lace… Read more ... 
Becky from Patchwork Posse shows how you can make these heart shaped hand warmers. Heat them up in the microwave and slip them into your coat pocket before stepping outside on a cold day, and they’ll keep your hands nice… Read more ... 
Linda from Pane, Amore e Creativita shows how she made this costume for her daughter to dress up like Anna from the movie Frozen. Her tutorial includes how to make the cloak, the bodice, and the skirt. Her blog… Read more ... 
These zippered cosmetic bags are super cute and quick to sew up. Lia Griffith has a tutorial showing how. Boxed corners give it a flat bottom and the stiff oilcloth helps it stand up on its own. The oilcloth also… Read more ... 
Justine from Sew Country Chick shares a tutorial for making a little girl’s Valentine dress out of a man’s t-shirt. It has a loose fit bodice, and elastic waist, and a gathered skirt. She stenciled the word “Love” across the… Read more ... 
