Sunday, December 11, 2011

CLOSED ~ Sew, Mama, Sew Giveaway Day!


~Giveaway Now CLOSED ~ 
Giveaway Day is here!  Thank you for visiting and I hope you have time to enter many of the great giveaways hosted at Sew, Mama, Sew.  I mainly blog about sewing for my children & myself and offer pattern reviews from many e-patterns that I sew.  Hundreds of free tutorials are linked below my header if you need some inspiration.  I also enjoy frugal shopping, cooking, crafting, gardening & homesteading.

I'd like to offer a copy of Girl's World by Jennifer Paganelli. This book is packed with simple, beautiful patterns for girls clothing, accessories & home decor.  I've looked through the pages but the patterns are unused and uncut.  I own two, so this one is up for grabs!
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To enter, simply leave a comment and link to your favorite free tutorial if you have one.  Followers of my blog may leave a second comment for an extra entry.  A winner will be selected randomly on Fri. 12/16 at 5pm PST.  Contest is open to US and Canadian residents only.  Thank you for visiting and good luck!  Head back to Sew, Mama, Sew for more great giveaways!

124 comments:

  1. Here's a tutorial I'm using right now
    http://zaaberry.blogspot.com/2011/09/kids-messenger-bag-tutorial.html
    My daughter is making it for herself (with my help).

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  2. oh girl....I have an AWESOME tutorial link for you!! It is a RANDOM tutorial GENERATOR!! We are talking HOURS of tutorials!! Have fun...and thanks for the chance!!

    http://random-tutorial.com/

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  3. Lovely Giveaway. This is the tutorial I'm using to make art smocks for my wee ones. http://alittlecraftynest.typepad.com/a-little-crafty-nest/2011/02/smock-tops-a-two-part-tutorial.html

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  4. I found something really cute the other day: http://obsessivelystitching.blogspot.com/2010/12/angry-birds-plush.html
    For sure, I will be making a couple of those ;-)
    Thanks for the chance to win this awesome book.

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  5. Of course, I am following your blog, even if I have not been commenting a lot lately.

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  6. Thanks for the giveaway. I love this tutorial for a cute mushroom ornament -
    http://echinopsaster.blogspot.com/2011/11/holiday-how-to-series-w1-merry-mushroom.html
    Thanks!

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  7. http://www.craftpassion.com/2011/09/mic-o-pear-metal-frame-coin-purse.html

    I love this little coin purse. It is first in my faves :-)

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  8. I love this tutorial for a fabric dollhouse! I made one and it turned out soooo cute.

    http://uklassinus.blogspot.com/2008/08/fabric-dollhouse-tutorial.html

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  9. I have found a lot of tutorials on sew mama sew's blog. This year I have made a stadium blanket and cushion and a child size messenger bag.

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  10. I think this is a good tutorial:

    http://fabricshopperonline.com/tutorials-found-the-perfect-box-pouch/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+TheFabricShopper+%28The+Fabric+Shopper%29

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  11. Such a cute pincushion :)

    http://www.craftpassion.com/2010/04/sewing-tutorial-turtle-pincushion-with-pattern.html

    Thanks for the great giveaway!

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  12. http://dee-construction.blogspot.com/2011/09/make-my-week-35-draft-your-own-pattern.html
    I've tried this one and will definitely be using it again

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  13. I love http://www.makeit-loveit.com/2010/07/full-and-fluffy-pettiskirt.html. It is not only the best free tutorial for pettiskirts that I've found, it's even better than a couple I purchased.

    rebekahricker (at) yahoo (dot) com

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  14. I'm a follower.

    rebekahricker (at) yahoo (dot) com

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  15. I just finished making 3 of these for Christmas gifts.
    http://www.putapuredukes.com/2011/11/double-braided-scarf-tutorial.html

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  16. I just became a follower!
    I'm taking part in the giveaway day also, please come by if you get a chance!
    www.true-pure-lovely.blogspot.com

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  17. I am a follower but don't have a free tutorial to add... I am definately writing some of these down though!

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  18. I love this tutorial and I have used it many times
    http://kirinote.blogspot.com/2007/07/how-to-make-reversible-journal-cover.html

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  19. My favorite tutorial is the Lazy Days Skirt from Oliver + S.
    http://www.oliverands.com/blog/2008/08/lazy-days-skirt-free-pattern.html

    scarletteandcinnamon(at)gmail(dot)com

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  20. I don't think I have a single favorite tutorial, but I do have a whole BUNCH of tutorials that I want to try collected over on Pinterest here:

    http://pinterest.com/jobanba/tutorials/

    Thanks!

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  21. Tough to choose a favorite tutorial (my computer is loaded with them!), so I'll link to what I'm working on today:
    http://www.hicketypicketyhandmade.com/2011/01/07/no-hem-skirtits-so-easy/
    Matching skirts for my three nieces!

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  22. This is a favorite of mine. This little sundress is so darling. I made several for my granddaughter.

    http://indietutes.blogspot.com/2010/08/solar-dress-free-pattern.html
    I'd love to win this book!

    Thanks.

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  23. Here's one of mine. http://overflowcreativity.blogspot.com/2011/11/bandana-dress-cutting-instructions.html

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  24. Oooo, I've wanted this book for a while! Thanks for the chance to win!!
    One of my favorite free patterns is this: http://www.craftinessisnotoptional.com/2011/05/bapron-tutorial.html

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  25. oh i would love this book!

    my favorite tutorial is:
    http://smftutorials.com/drupal/how-to-make-rebatched-soap-tutorial

    karli
    k_squared4t(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  26. ouuu, my favorite- hmmmm... i love the avalon bag tutorial at http://fabricworm.blogspot.com/2011/05/market-purse-tutorial-using-avalon.html

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  27. I am your newest follower. Do you have an RSS Feed?

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  28. Thanks for the giveaway! I don't think I have a favorite tutorial at the moment, I've been trying out so many for my Christmas gift making that they're all whirling around in my head.

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  29. Thanks for a great giveaway! I'd love to win a copy of this book because I have two little girls and love to sew for them!
    I love some of the tutorials on purlsoho.com.

    jodym7atyahoo.com

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  30. I7m not sure I have one favourite, i like to make my own patterns but I do like looking at other patterns for inspiration

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  31. This is my favorite tutorial. I have four girls so I need to get creative around the holidays with sewing, this can be adjusted and adapted a ton of different ways.

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  32. I'm a new follower.

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  33. favorite tutorial right now that i want to try is http://spicypinecone.blogspot.com/2011/12/poly-clay-christmas-piggy-ornament.html
    ps. I've wanted this book for ages!

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  34. My favorite tutorial is for a gathered clutch bag. I make tons of them for gifts. http://www.noodle-head.com/2010/04/gathered-clutch-tutorial.html

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  35. I'm a new follower.

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  36. Really want to make this with my kids:
    http://seekatesew.blogspot.com/2011/04/scrap-map-tutorial.html

    Great giveaway - thanks!

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  37. so many cool tutorials out there I don't think I could choose a favorite!

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  38. Great prompt. I will learn something from it. Next for me is this shirt dress: http://www.dana-made-it.com/2008/07/tutorial-shirt-dress.html

    kristie_keely(at)yahoo(d0t)com

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  39. I have made a few party dresses from the Cottage Mama

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  40. I don't have a favourite but thanks to all the free tutorials out there, I've managed to teach myself how to sew and there are some lovely generous crafter out there. My pinterest boards are pretty much covered in free tutorials that I would like to try.

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  41. my favorite tutorial is the itty bitty dress by rae. I have made it many times for new baby gifts, always adorable.. http://www.made-by-rae.com/2008/04/free-itty-bitty-baby-dress-pattern/

    thanks for the wonderful giveaway!

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  42. Here's a tutorial I love: http://www.prudentbaby.com/2010/09/snap-wrap-dress.html

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  43. GFC Follower Amdierm

    amdierm a t gmail dot com

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  44. I love the buttercup bag pattern-- easy and lovely

    http://www.made-by-rae.com/2009/02/free-buttercup-bag-sewing-pattern/

    Shanny
    Shangalonline@gmail.com

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  45. This is the first bag I ever sewed for myself at http://www.made-by-rae.com/2009/02/free-buttercup-bag-sewing-pattern/

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  46. I have had this book in my Amazon cart for months! I've been wanting to purchase it, but there is always something else I need...or should I say the kids need? Anyway, I can't think of any favourite tut right now, but I am enjoying reading through everyone else's comments and seeing their favourites.

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  47. I don't have a favorite tutorial--I've loved seeing the other tutorials though. Thanks for the chance.

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  48. I haven't made it yet, but this is the next thing to made in our house!

    http://cloud9fabrics.blogspot.com/2011/06/tutorial-oval-bathmat.html

    All of the cloud 9 tutorials are really nice :)

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  49. I don't have a favorite tutorial, but I recently made a disappearing 9 patch quilt following a tutorial I'd seen. Thanks for the giveaway! Merry Christmas!

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  50. This is a tutorial I am using to make some gifts this year:
    http://www.happytogethercreates.com/2011/07/double-sided-fabric-headband-pattern.html
    Thanks for the chance to win!
    okiedokiemama at yahoo dot com

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  51. At the moment, I love the advent calendar owl bag sewing at Farbenmix.de .. they only publish a small part of the tutorial every day...

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  52. I'm going to make a bunch of these organizer baskets: http://ayumills.blogspot.com/2011/10/12-gifts-of-christmas-blog-hop.html

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  53. I'm a follower. Merry Christmas!

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  54. I love this tutorial-- http://ayumills.blogspot.com/2008/05/tutorial-fabric-basket.html

    Desi
    weeshareblog@gmail.com

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  55. Everything Coming Up Roses Skirt: http://smashedpeasandcarrots.blogspot.com/2011/05/everythings-coming-up-roses-skirt.html

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  56. I would love to win this book! My daughters (all three of 'em) love to craft and sew, and this looks like the perfect idea book for them. My favourite tute is Gertie's Bound Buttonholes. You can find it at http://www.blogforbettersewing.com/2010/10/bound-buttonhole-tutorial.html.

    Thanks for the giveaway!

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  57. Looks like a cute book! I love this tutorial:

    http://thismamamakesstuff.com/hes-all-boy-baby-cap-tutorial/

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  58. My favorites are on tutorials are on http://modabakeshop.com

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  59. I'm making a set of placemats to give as a gift this year. http://sewmamasew.com/blog2/2011/10/color-blocks-placemats-napkins-holiday-sew-along/

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  60. V and Co-the Baby Life quilt. So adorable! http://www.modabakeshop.com/2010/02/baby-life-quilt.html

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  61. I don't really have a favourite as yet. I am new to blogging but I have been totally inspired and I love the Moda Bake shop as it always has something new to inspire me.

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  62. I am a new follower, hope I win this - all the beautiful things I could make for my little girl if she has long sleeps and I win.

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  63. my favorite tutorial is cathedral windows quilt http://hyena-in-petticoats.blogspot.com/2007/08/cathedral-window-quilt-tutorial.html

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  64. Obsessively Stitching has a I-Spy quilt tutorial that got me started on quilting, so that's got to be mine!

    I've actually been wanting this book, so if life is fair, I would win it!

    Thanks.

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  65. I don't have a current link but saw one today for a ruffled christmas tree skirt that I think I will be trying this weekend.
    Like the site. Have 3 girls so the book would be great! I would love for you to check out the website I started to help my husband through seminary and leave me a comment. Thanks, Janine
    huntingtonjanine@yahoo.com
    www.sewreliable.com

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  66. hi, am new to blogs and am quickly writing down all these free tutorials as i sew for under priviledged kids and would love to win this book.good luck everyone.thanks

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  67. Here is a new tute I just ran across, it was an immediate fave!
    http://www.sharonhollanddesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/birdie-pincushion-project.pdf

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  68. These are so cozy and easy.

    http://www.mesewcrazy.com/2011/10/pr-tutorials-week-3-baby-snap-cargo.html

    thanks, kathy

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  69. http://tumblingblocks.net/blog/index.cfm/2008/9/22/Honeycomb-Smocking-Tutorial

    Love this!

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  70. I had so much fun stitching one of these cute little house ornaments up for a friend:

    http://retro-mama.blogspot.com/2011/10/home-for-holidays.html

    Thanks for the chance to win!

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  71. Here's a tutorial that I've found very useful for inserting invisible zippers - but actually everything at Sherry's blog is useful: http://buzzybeesworld.blogspot.com/2010/03/tricks-of-trade-inserting-invisible-zip.html

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  72. My favourite tutorial at the moment is this http://keyka.typepad.com/my_weblog/2011/08/lets-make-dumplings-free-zip-pouch-tutorial.html

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  73. As I am a newbie sewist- this book would be great. The tutorial that I used last was for pj bottoms. http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Sew-Your-Own-Pajama-Pants/?ALLSTEPS Thanks for the chance!

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  74. Here is one I really like: http://sew4home.com/projects/fabric-art-a-accents/553-french-desk-set-journal-cover

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  75. I would love this book,thanks for chance to win it.Don't have favorites but any free patterns available on the net is more welcome.Love to visit craftzine and instructabilise.

    Happy holidays!!

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  76. I don't have a favorite tutorial, but I would love to add this book to my library!

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  77. This one:
    http://www.u-createcrafts.com/2010/05/creative-guest-sew-much-ado-4-in-1.html

    I made it this summer for my little guy and it turned out great!
    mindfulhome at gmail dot com

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  78. I've made this shirt for about 15 women in my circle of friends and family. It's fabulous because it's a great upcycle project too. http://www.rufflesandstuff.com/2010/07/gardens-at-dusk-tank-tutorial.html

    I would love the opportunity to win this fabulous book - lots of great ideas for my own little girl.

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  79. One of my favourite tutorials that I've written is this one for a kid's teddy bed (toy hammock):

    http://tawnykw.blogspot.com/2011/02/how-to-teddy-beds.html

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  80. I use this every time I put in a zipper! http://sewmamasew.com/blog2/2007/05/installing-a-zipper-tutorial-by-michelle/

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  81. This is a fun tutorial for a girlfriend gift bag
    http://cloud9fabrics.blogspot.com/2010/07/bfgb-feat-forest-friends-flannel.html

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  82. It's not sewing related, but I am making these for all of my daughter's teachers this year:

    http://www.meetthedubiens.com/2010/12/snowflake-christmas-tree-ornaments.html

    Jennifer
    jennifereladd at yahoo dot com

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  83. My favorite tutorial is always the latest one I found, there are just so many I can't choose!

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  84. Right now, the one I'm using for a present for my nephew - http://rhythmofthehome.com/2011/11/tiny-trinkets-travel-tote-craft-for-children/

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  85. I love the market skirt tutorial from Dana at MADE.

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  86. This is one of my favorite tutorials http://fromanigloo.blogspot.com/2010/02/twirly-t-shirt-dress.html

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  87. I love this : http://www.blether.org/2008/01/06/kids-fat-quarter-tote-bags/ It's the perfect bag for a lot of things for a child ! We use them for library bags, to take into restaurants etc. I do make my own straps (not a belt like the tutorial !)

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  88. I want this book! I have a lot of fav tutorials, but this is the one I'm using right now: http://www.rileyblakedesigns.com/cutting-corners/2011/11/22/layla-elephant-softie/

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  89. I love this tutorial for a zig zag quilt without using triangles!
    http://beesquarefabrics.blogspot.com/2009/03/how-to-make-zig-zag-quilt-without.html

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  90. http://distantpickles.blogspot.com/p/disappearing-9-patch-quilt-along.html

    I love this tutorial/qa. It definitely got me through my first quilt done the "right" way.

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  91. My computer crashed and I lost all my links... but this is a recent one that I want to make. After 3 boys I have a little girl so this book would be much used.
    http://freshlypieced.blogspot.com/2011/10/12-gifts-of-christmas-lego-storage.html

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  92. Thanks for the giveaway! Here's a tutorial that I created :D... http://tatjanagrace.wordpress.com/2011/12/12/gingerbread-boy-and-girl-shirt/

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  93. After reading all these great links to these tutorials in your comments, I can't remember what my favorite was before!

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  94. i was *just* looking at this book ... love it! my favorite tutorial is this one: http://jocole.blogspot.com/2011/09/little-girl-knee-high-socks-tutorial.html

    is there anything better than a little girl in knee socks? sooo cute!!

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  95. and i am now following your blog .. love it ... here's my second entry ... Fabric Covered Buttons, with FREE printable templates in thirteen sizes ... score!

    http://jocole.blogspot.com/2011/12/fabric-covered-button-instructions-and.html

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  96. I don't think I have a favorite tutorial but here is one I like and plan to make someday - http://mmmcrafts.blogspot.com/2009/06/basic-messenger-bag.html

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  97. I love this one: http://www.oliverands.com/blog/2008/08/lazy-days-skirt-free-pattern.html

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  98. I would love to win! This is one of my fave tutorials as it upcycles old tights!

    Stacey Mann
    mannfour@sbcglobal.net

    http://www.rufflesandstuff.com/2009/12/tiny-tights-to-knee-high-socks.html

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  99. Fun! I found this page recently that I need to review some more!
    http://pellonprojects.com/category/39-projects.aspx

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  100. My fav free tutorials come from the group sewingmamas. Thanks.

    madduxfan3@aol.com

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  101. My favorite tutorial is the Living with Punks Kids floor cushion
    http://www.livingwithpunks.com/p/tutorials-for-making-kids-floor-cushion.html

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  102. I'd love to have this book! My favorite tutorial, which isn't new, but which I just love, is Noodlehead's gathered clutch: http://www.noodle-head.com/2010/04/gathered-clutch-tutorial.html It's just so cute!

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  103. Oh so have butterflies thinking I could win this!
    Here is a tute I love:
    The Grandview Bag
    http://www.theboytrifecta.com/p/tutorials.html

    chacoyaguayo(at)yahoo(dot)com
    Thank you for the opportunity!!

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  104. I love tutorials and am picking them up all over the web, but here is a recent one I found for the holidays that I really like:

    http://terriesandelin.blogspot.com/2011/12/go-ornaments-tutorial-and-giveaway.html

    Thanks for the great giveaway!

    Katina
    kjkoukla(athotmail...

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  105. http://thecottagehome.blogspot.com/2011/01/party-dress-printable-pattern-and.html
    I've made this dress three times!
    sntbosch@msn.com

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