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Joan Gorman from Nini Makes shows how to make this last-minute patchwork angel ornament. The patchwork scraps are reminiscent of stained glass. Hang her on your tree, or attach her to a gift for beautiful handmade packaging. Get the how-to… Read more ... 
Emily from The Rubber Punkin shares a tutorial for making this ruffled beanie hat from an old t-shirt. Go to the tutorial.
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While you’re out braving the after-Christmas sales, be sure to pick up a Santa hat. Why? Because Wendy from Old Days – Old Ways shows how to transform a Santa Claus hat into a beautiful Victorian cape for an 18″… Read more ... 
Amylouwho shares a tutorial on her blog for making this felt tree skirt. This is a no-sew project, so you still have time to whip one out before Christmas. I love the scallops around the edge! Go to the tutorial… Read more ... 
Christmas may be just around the corner, but there’s still time for a few last minute projects. Especially if it’s a quick no-sew project like this Santa table runner. Katie from Tote’s Life shows how to make one. Get the … Read more ... 
Ashley from Lil Blue Boo shows how she made this lovely snowglobe applique for her daughter’s t-shirt. She used stencils, fusible interfacing, and image transfers to build the snowglobe from scratch. Go to the tutorial.
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Kirstin and Jordan from KojoDesigns shows how to turn a button-down shirt into this drawstring “pajama bag”, just the right size for gifting pajamas under the Christmas tree. The shirting fabric gives it a crisp, classic feel. And because it’s… Read more ... 
Beccy from Wipster shares a tutorial for making this braided dog toy. Instead of using store-bought rope, she braids strips of old t-shirts. This is a great last-minute gift for any dog owners on your holiday shopping list. Go to … Read more ... 
These felt crayon rolls by Cindy from Skip to My Lou are just the thing for last-minute gifts for kids. They feature a pocket for a small notepad and slots for 8 crayons. And being made from felt means no… Read more ... 
Devona from Clever Nesting shows how to make a stuffed fabric Christmas tree with buttons for ornaments. Make a trio in different sizes and you’ve got a cute little forest of Christmas trees for your mantle or side table. Go … Read more ... 
Do you have a little one on your Christmas list who needs a last minute gift? Click over to Wendelonia to find out how to make this taggie monster softie. Sooo cute, and sooo soft! Get the how-to.
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Instructables user heidiwickersham shows us how to turn an old sweater (perhaps one that has a few moth holes in it) into this elf hat and matching stockings. Go to the tutorial.
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Claudi posts on Wardrobe Refashion about a recent sewing project that made my heart smile. She and a group of sewing friends spent the evening making winter gear for the homeless. To read more about this meaingful sewing project, read … Read more ... 
Whitney from Shanty2Chic made this ruffled dropcloth
stocking to match her Christmas tree skirt. I love the black edging on the ruffles! Find out how to make one with her tutorial.
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Hannah from While They Sleep has done it again with another cool idea for refashioning your maternity wear into kids’ clothes. This time she shows how to make a pair of toddler pants out of maternity jeans. Of course, there’s… Read more ...