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Barbara posts on Wardrobe Refashion showing the long black skirt she made the previous winter. The embellishment design evolved, starting with stencils and spraypaint, moving to applique and then buttons. The result is an artistic, sophisticated look. Read more and … Read more ... 
Go to Amy Butler’s website to see the promotional photos of Love, her upcoming fabric line for Rowan Fabrics. I have to admit, the very first sneak peeks I saw left me a little lukewarm, but these examples of the… Read more ... 
Lookie what Swiedebie made! It’s a sock monster (Larry’s his name) who opens his big wide mouth to hold your cell phone. Read more about Larry the Sock Monster at her blog.
This guy’s already sold, but check her … Read more ... 
This one is for all you felt food addicts out there! Flickr user Hannah Hoosier shows how to make this felt waffle cone with a Flickr photo set tutorial. This ice cream will never melt and never add to your… Read more ... 
Christine from Christine Sews tells how to make purse straps out of pleather. Sure, you can buy them already made, but then your choices are fairly limited. Make them yourself and make them the color and length that best suits… Read more ... 
Infarrantly Creative guest-blogs on U Create with a tutorial showing how to make this kid’s travel pillow. It wraps around the child’s neck to offer support while he sleeps. The plush is soft on the neck, and the stuffed animal… Read more ... 
Kellie from Greenhab and Green Phone Booth shares a tutorial on Make It From Scratch showing how to make this sleep mask. This would make an awesome Christmas gift. Get busy making them now, and you’ll have your Christmas list… Read more ... 
At our house, we’ve moved almost exclusively to cloth napkins. They’re softer, they’re cheaper, and they’re better for the environment. Usually we just use random napkins that I’ve purchased at yard sales, but for nicer family dinners something a little… Read more ... 
Dorinda from Flower Girl Designs shares a free PDF pattern for this Traveler’s Tote Bag. The roomy bag will hold your traveling essentials, and the contrast panel on the outside is a pocket. Add a little pendant to make it… Read more ... 
Most bibs will keep the mess off of the front of baby’s shirt, but they won’t keep it out of their laps. That’s where a bib with a little pocket comes in handy. Ashley from Make It and Love It… Read more ... 
So you’ve finally decided to take the plunge and buy yourself a fancy schmancy, whizz bang, make-your-sewing-friends-jealous sewing machine. There are many models to choose from and they’re all loaded with features, features, features. Which features are a must? Which… Read more ... 
Vicki Welsh from Field Trips in Fiber has been using her scrap fabrics to make dog beds for her local animal shelter. I love this idea so much!! It made my heart sing a little to think about how her … Read more ... 
A simple manicure kit from the drugstore becomes spa-worthy if it’s stored in a pretty case. dhbuscher.com shares a tutorial for making this fabric manicure kit holder. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from dhbuscher.com]
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Debra from Creative Ramblings shows how to turn a Mason jar into a handy pincushion and sewing kit. A little batting on the lid creates a spot for your pins, while the clear jar underneath allows you to store… Read more ... 
The folks at The Celebration Shoppe show how to make these owl softies. I love their examples sewn up in bright, busy fabrics! Get the how-to.
[photo from The Celebration Shoppe]
Looking for more Softie toys to sew? Check… Read more ...