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Who says monsters are all scary and ugly? This guy is all cuteness!! Find out how to make him with a tutorial by Nina. Get the how-to.
[via Cut Out + Keep blog]
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It seems that no matter how hard I fight it, my fabric stash seems to take over the house. Is this the case for you as well? If so, check out the tips from Alicia Thommas at Janome Sew4Home for… Read more ... 
Editor’s Note: This link is no longer active. If you know of another tutorial showing how to do this technique, please send it my direction! Christine Sews shows an easy to way to simulate a Turkish corner on a decorative… Read more ... 
These patriotic placemats are personalized with a red, white, and blue version of each family member’s handprint. Homeworkshop.com shows you how. Go to the tutorial.
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Coats & Clark has made some big changes to their sewing thread lineup. First of all, they’ve added some fresh new colors that reflect current fashion and home decorating trends. Second, they’ve revised the numbering system to make it more… Read more ... 
Luvinthemommyhood shares a tutorial showing how to make a wipe-clean baby big from a vinyl placemat. It makes sense that if the placemat was made the be wiped clean, then a bib made from it would also wipe clean as… Read more ... 
Kate from Curiositys shares a tutorial on Cucumbersome for making this shirt with corsage detailing around the neckline. So feminine! Go to the tutorial.
[via Whip Up]
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Elizabeth from Oh, Fransson! shares a tutorial on Sew, Mama, Sew! for making a set of nested fabric baskets. The side panels are pieced and quilted. Go to the tutorial.
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Spoonflower has just added organic cotton to its custom fabric printing options. The organic sateen is a certified organic by GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard). It has a 58-inch printable width and is $27/yard. Find out more from Spoonflower.… Read more ... 
Dana from MADE shows how she reuses fabric scraps when wrapping gifts. She pairs long ribbons made from leftover fabric with plain brown paper sacks. Read more about this cool idea on her blog.
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Christine from Christine Sews shares her method for making a super simple skirt. She starts with a hip measurement and adds 6 inches, thus the name “6-inch skirt”. Go to the tutorial.
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CraftStylish shows how to make this argyle fleece throw, one of many projects in the book Dorm Decor. Get the how-to.
[photo from CraftStylish]
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Newer is not always better. This is certainly true with sewing machines. If you’re thinking about purchasing an older sewing machine, Sew, Mama, Sew! has some tips for you. Go to the article.
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