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How to Felt Superwash Treated Wool

By | February 21, 2012

I’m in the middle of making woolies for the baby to be. I thrifted a really awesome striped sweater that would make excellent longies, but when I came home and tried to felt it in the tried and true heat felting method…it laughed at me. I pulled it out of the dryer as soft and [...]

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Once a Month Freezer Cooking for the Slow Cooker

By | January 24, 2012

So being 23 weeks prego…with what my husband calls a “super mango” (as opposed to the regular mango that Babycenter says he should be) I’m a big ball of energy. That is until about 3 pm, you know…around the time that I should be starting dinner. The last thing I have been wanting to do [...]

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Baby Car Seat Blanket Tutorial by The Complete Guide to Imperfect Homemaking

By | January 11, 2012

Make your own Car Seat Blanket

I LOVE the little one’s eyes in this photo, and the softy blanket is so sweet. Get the tutorial to make your own car seat friendly baby blanket here. Skill level: Basic Time: Moderate Estimated Lowest Cost: $5 Retail: $34 Savings: $29

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Mooshy Belly Bunny Baby Toy Tutorial via Chez Peeper Baby

By | December 23, 2011

Bunny Baby Toy

This is too cute and definitely on my must make list: the Mooshy Belly Bunny Baby Toy Pattern & Tutorialvia Chez Peeper Baby Skill level: Basic Time: Low Estimated Lowest Cost: $1 (upcycling an old t-shirt) Retail:$12 Savings: $11

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Basic Baby Crib Woodworking Plans via American Woodworker Magazine

By | December 23, 2011

Free Crib Woodworking Plan

This is a free woodworking plan to build a crib from American Woodworker Magazine. The magazine was from May-Jun 1990, so some of the measurements may need to be updated to fit current crib safety specs (like spacing between the slats). Skill level: Moderate Time: Moderate Estimated Lowest Cost: $75 Retail: $250 Savings: $175

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Polka Dot Crib Mobile Tutorial via Sew She Sews

By | December 23, 2011

Polka Dot Crib Mobile Tutorial

Super cute (and not to mention simple!) polka dot baby mobile tutorial from Sew She Sews. Skill level: Basic Time: Low Estimated Lowest Cost: $1 Retail: $30 Savings: $29

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Maxi Maternity Skirt Tutorial via Elle Apparel

By | December 23, 2011

Maternity Skirt Tutorial

This awesome maxi skirt is a must have for any mom-to-be. Plus it is simple to make and can follow you into your post-prego wardrobe. Swoon. Tutorial by Elle Apparel. Skill level: Moderate Time: Moderate Estimated Lowest Cost: $3 Retail: $30 Savings: $27

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High Chair Seat Cover Tutorial via Smile and Wave

By | December 22, 2011

High Chair Cover Pattern

Give an old high chair a new facelift with Smile and Wave’s adorable high chair seat cover tutorial. Skill level: Moderate Time: Moderate Estimated Lowest Cost: $3 Retail: $30 Savings: $27

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DIY Baby Boy Onesie with Binding Tutorial by Omi Creates

By | December 22, 2011

Baby Onesie Pattern and Tutorial

This is a super adorable onesie tutorial and pattern (for size 6 months) from Omi Creates. Skill level: Advanced, but the directions are super detailed and easy to follow even if you aren’t an advanced sewer. Time: Moderate Estimated Lowest Cost: $3 Retail: $10 Savings: $7

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