I am in love with this sugary sweet quilt, with all of its pink and blue florals. Is it any surprise that it is found at  Moda Bake Shop? Click here for the tutorial and make one for a special baby girl in your life! (tutorial written and photographed by V and Co.)

Create Studio has come up with a great way to keep toys available crib-side for when your little wakes up from their nap. Click here for her tutorial on how to make this handy toy caddy.

It’s easier than you might think to add a fun crinkly sound to your softies…learn how from this tutorial at Craftystylish!

Heather at Dollar Store Crafts has turned out these handsome pants from a dishtowel and some fabric scraps. She’s got a great tutorial on how she did it, so go check it out!

Dana, from Made, has quite a knack for refashioning clothing. Lately, she’s been remaking men’s shirts into the most adorable little dresses and, lucky for us, she just posted a tutorial on how she does it! Thanks, Dana! I can’t wait to tackle one of these!

Can you believe SockPixie is offering this gorgeous baby hat pattern for free? I would *love* to see it on an actual baby so if any of you super knitters out there make one for your kiddo, please snap a pic and send it to me! (found via Craft)

These itty bitty kimono booties are just begging to be made. When is my next baby shower? Not soon enough I’m afraid. Perhaps I’ll go ahead and make some anyways…you know…to have handy just in case. Go to Homespun Threads for the free pattern. (via Craftgossip)

This Very Hungry Caterpillar cake from Coco Cake Cupcakes is so very clever. Click over to check out more photos and to learn how they make the caterpillar’s “furry bits!” (via Craftzine)

Here’s a great pattern for someone just learning to knit or who just needs a quick baby gift! Kris Knits tells how to make an easy knitted baby bib here!

Ack! A baby hat with ears! Mushy crocheted this handful of cuteness using this pattern. Now all that’s missing is a squishy little baby to plop it on!

See The Woods and the Trees shows how to make a doll house using pages from a magazine or catalog. What a clever way to make use of your catalogs before you discard them! (via Dollar Store Crafts)

One of these days, I am going to make a quilt. And when I do, it will probably be just like this one. I love all the white space and the simplicity of the pattern. This quilt is from Handmade by Allisa who kindly shares the pattern and a tutorial for putting it together. Wonderful! (via Whip Up)

This is such an awesome idea from The Toby Show. She took an inexpensive tackle box, added a variety of craft supplies to it…and viola! The perfect gift for a budding young artist! Click here for more details!

I just started knitting up baby hats and can’t wait to try out this free pattern from Berlin’s Whimsy. Love the stripes! Click here for a link to the pattern in PDF.

Having two small girls of my own, I’m always worried that the boys get neglected around here. Here’s a quick round-up of some things you can make for the young gents in your life.

Check out the Purl Bee’s tutorial on how to make a little boy’s tie. So cute!

Little Birdies Nest shares a very sweet “away/asleep” Matryoshka doll she made using fabric from a man’s shirt.

Here’s another way to use men’s shirts. Inchmark is using her husband’s old shirts to make a quilt for her little boy. I love this blend of stripes, checks, and solids. Can’t wait to see the finished project!

These soft blocks are very popular baby gifts these days and Sweet Figments has a tutorial on how to make them. These would make great sensory blocks, too, with different textures used for the various sides. Or you could make some squares with the reverse applique mentioned here using baby’s initials!

These shirts look like so much fun to make! Make them for your kids, or with your kids…either way they’re sure to be a hit! This Vintage Chica has the details.

I find very few things more precious than baby knits. This one is extra adorable with it’s long tapered top and umbilical cord-looking dangly thing (because I know you like to hear the technical terms). Sew Liberated tells exactly how she knit this one up! Click

Sweet Tidings shares an absolutely darling little doll that she made using a free pattern from Smooch Designs. Doesn’t she look irresistibly squeezable? I want everybody to go make one of these to be loved by the special kiddo in your life. Off you go!

The Japanese have mastered the art of cuteness.

1. Patchwork Ball, 2. Japanese Handmade Zakka Book 6/8, 3. Japanese Embroidery Applique Book 3/8, 4. mobile: ISBN4-7762-0113-5, 5. small articles made of wool felt for baby, 6. isbn 4-579-11066-8, 7. bebe: ISBN4-579-11017-X, 8. Japanese Beads Book 8/8, 9. ISBN 452904209 EmbCaterpillar

And a few more…

1. Japanese Felt Accessories Book 6/9, 2. Japanese Felt Craft Book 3/14, 3. Japanese Felt Craft Book 9/14

Woohoo! Remember this little guy? I’ve loved him from the beginning and mentioned him in one of my very first posts. Well….Early Bird Special is gifting the embroidery pattern to her readers! So awesome, and so very kind. Go on over to her place for the download!

I heart ingenuity, which is why I love it when someone can turn an everyday item into something fun! Here is the charming sock doll from Ms. D. Lightful. Check out her blog for a full tutorial on making the doll as well as clothes for her!

I always wanted to make one of the these for my girls. They’re perfect for little peach-fuzz-headed babies and you can use them as is or attach clips to the ribbon. Check out Staker Sensations for the tutorial!

Tangarang has been exploring a circus theme lately and has most recently offered up this *very* cute embroidery pattern. Stitch one onto a bib or use all three on a set of onesies for a wonderful coordinated baby gift. Click over for the download!

I never would have thought of it, but this small doily looks right at home on this onesie. Brava to The Princess and the Monkey for such a creative idea!