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Use as a pincushion, thumbtack holder or pillow Tutorial at Vikalpah Blog "Pineapple prints & motifs are all over the place and so trendy right now. So I thought I will show how to make a 3D pineapple out of felt. As many of you might not have a sewing machine, I will also show a no sew version of making it.Without much ado, let's get to the making.".... Read more

Use with a large candle or votive Tutorial at Purple Hues and Me Blog "I love recycling items to create craft projects!  Right now, I'm expanding my soda/beer can recycling undertakings. I recently attended a community cookout and managed to collect lots and lots of empty beer and soda cans. It's a great way to repurpose discarded or unwanted items into creating some of my crafting ideas.  I had fun making this and this using soda cans.  Recently, I've had a couple of projects swirling around in my thoughts - one of which is a candleholder.  Yes, an adorable candle holder that looks chic and modern but so easy to make! And you can use it indoors or out!  Here's how to make one".... Read more

Quick and easy crochet pattern Tutorial at Set Free My Gypsy Soul Blog "Plants are awesome. They instantly put good energy and positive vibes into your home and work space, and some even clean and purify the air.  But sometimes they can be neglected and sit sadly in boring ugly brown pots... add a little gypsy soul charm and yarnbomb them with this fast and simple crochet pattern using popcorn or bobble stitch, and double (US single) crochet".... Read more

Video tutorial for dolls of all sizes Tutorial at Strawberry Butterscotch Blog "I made cute little drawstring tank tops for my doll (you can see her reaction here).  I say drawstring, but will always think of them as pillowcase tops.  The first time I learned how to make tops like this was from a tutorial for a top using a pillow case I saw in a magazine.  Since then I have made several (see Dolly Dressing and Give Me a Doll With Hair)".... Read more

Baked lemon cake donuts with tart lemon glaze Tutorial at From My Carolina Home Blog "Springtime and lemons just seem to go together.  I picked up a lovely lemon at the store, knowing I wanted to do something lemony, but not knowing what.  I thought about a pound cake, then remembered the donut pans.  Ah, ha!  Lemon Donuts!  Oh yum, did these ever hit the spot!  And how can you go wrong serving them on my new lemon plates".... Read more

Save a stained garment artfully Tutorial at Leeya Engel Blog "When Mia somehow managed to get green silly putty embedded in this pretty sweater skirt, I thought I might never wear it again. Then I remembered these fabric paints I had left over from my baby shower where we painted onesies and a lightbulb went off!  The final fabric-painted skirt is way cooler than the original!  A word about fabric painting sweater material: you want to use a paintbrush to create gradients of color and work them in to the knit".... Read more

Make your own weights for sewing in about 10 minutes Tutorial at Creative Homemaking Blog "Pattern weights are a great alternative to pins for holding pattern pieces onto fabric when you’re tracing them off or cutting them out, especially on slippery fabric. This fabric weights tutorial makes cute little triangle sachets that you can use as weights or as air freshener when left around the house. Simply add a few drops of your favorite oils".... Read more