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Bias tape is one of my favorite ways to finish the edges of a garment. There are no exposed seams and you can have fun with contrasting colors and prints. To get fun colors and prints, though, you usually have… Read more ... 
Maria from Agape Love Designs shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a ruffled ribbon Christmas tree. Don’t let all the ruffles fool you – this is actually a really easy project that even a beginner or non-sewer… Read more ... 
From now until December 9, 2010 at noon, Leigh Ann Tennant from Spincushion is offering her Three Little Bibs pattern for FREE. That’s right, folks. FREE. It’s her way of paying the universe back for a kindness that was shown… Read more ... 
Head over to Sew, What’s New? for a tutorial by user Larri showing how to make a pair of stretch lace panties. You can make a pair from just 1 yard of stretch lace, and they can be put together… Read more ... 
Head over to Lark Crafts for how to make this festive felt stocking designed by Cathy Ziegele. I love the paisley applique design and the scalloped trim peeking out all around! It’s a free excerpt from the book Fa la … Read more ... 
Thirty But Not So Flirty shows how to make a wine gift sack out of the arm of an old wool sweater. One sweater arm will yield two bags, and you’ll still have the body of the sweater to make… Read more ... 
Amanda Carestio shares a tutorial at Lark Crafts showing how to make this felt gift bag. Not only is it more earth-friendly than throw-away paper gift bags, but it’s awfully cute, too. Get the how-to.
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Jen from Tatertots and Jello guest blogs at U Create with a tutorial showing how to make a Christmas dishtowel with a cute bunting applique. Rows of ruffles at the bottom add to the design. Go to the tutorial.… Read more ... 
I’m guest blogging over at Lark Crafts with a tutorial for making a Flip-Top Notepad Cover. It’s an easy project to sew, and quick to make, too. You could make a batch to give out as Christmas gifts to friends… Read more ... 
Head over to Lark Crafts to find out how to make a pair of fleece mittens. Their tutorial is an excerpt from the book Craft Hope: Handmade Crafts for a Cause
. They’re quick to sew – you make a… Read more ... 
Amanda from Snazzle Craft shares a free pattern and tutorial for making this felt Santa beard and moustache. This is so cute!! Go to the tutorial.
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From cocoa mixes to candies, many homemade holiday gifts are given in plain glass jars. Linda from Craftaholics Anonymous guest blogs at U Create with a tutorial showing how to make a cute fabric bow to tie around the neck… Read more ... 
Wendi Gratz from Shiny Happy World and Gratz Industries shares a tutorial showing how to make super fabulous felt stockings. She combines two of her free tutorials – her Swell Stocking and her Neato Ornaments – to create a whole… Read more ... 
Cecilia from So Tei Tei shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make these colorful ornaments. They’re made with small bits of fabric and styrofoam balls. Pretty ornaments that aren’t breakable!! This is happy news for those of… Read more ... 
Head over to Sew4Home to find out how to make this tw0-part table covering. The bottom layer is a solid fabric with a fringed edge. The top layer is made from a printed cotton and has large pompoms hanging from… Read more ... 
