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Hood-Scarf for Little Girls: A Tutorial

I was contemplating making one of these for myself this winter.  But as I live in a warm region, the need isn’t dire until about December.  So instead, I decided to make one for my niece who lives in a colder region.   The one I made is reversible because I used a serger, but …

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Plush Baby Noisemakers: A Tutorial

This is a great project if you have colorful, eye catching scraps around.  For that special baby in your life who is fascintated with colors, sounds and her new ability to grab things, these are the perfect gift.  I made three: one with a squeaker inside, one with some bells inside and a third with …

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Stroller Sun Cover: A Tutorial

Update: Thank you Anne for posting this on CraftGossip! I am so thrilled about this project! It is not only very basic, it saved me about $50! A stroller sun cover for the summer was on my “to buy” list until I got my sewing machine and serger a few months ago and transfered it …

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Boppy Pillow Cover: A Tutorial

My sewing skills aren’t that great yet, but I have all these neat ideas and things on my “to make” list.  This was my first attempt at sewing a strangely shaped object, sort of a stepping stone from sewing square pillow cases to clothes for human beings. It was a little late in the making …

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Baby Make: Father’s Day Gift

It’s not easy finding a gift that baby can make for Dad.  But this is the perfect, unforgettable gift from baby!  Best of all, baby gets to make it himself (well, sort of). All you need is a canvas of any size and some water soluble paint (this is IMPORTANT!  Water soluble, not oil paints …

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Baby Rattle from Upcycled Materials: A Tutorial

I like to buy my son toys, but what is even more satisfying is watching him play with something I made just for him.  It’s easy to make plush toys and things that require sewing, but this baby rattle is even easier! You will need: 2 empty and washed aluminum cans.  The slender ones work …

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