Apron sewing tutorials and patterns

Aprons are one of those gifts that are appreciated by practically everyone. There are so many fantastic tutorials out there to suit everyone's taste. Here're some of my favorites:

Amy from H is for Handmade shows how to sew up this clever apron with a built in towel. This one scores 10 on 10 for its practicality and cuteness.

Easy Fast  and Reversible Apron
Robie of Sew Something brings you this Easy, Fast and Reversible apron that you could sew in a jiffy and wow your hostess.

Sew up this beautiful fully lined apron with some of that pretty fabric in your stash and dazzle your guest. You may not want to take it off for the pictures. Tutorial and pattern over at Sew 4 Home.

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Blankets and Quilts sewing tutorials roundup

From swaddling to soothing, lovey to toy, blankets play a lot of roles during baby's first few months. Obviously, you would want to make such an important thing yourself. So lets get you started with some different ideas:

Yes! Summer babies also need blankies. You may want to make a lightweight one though. Get the tutorial for gauzy blanket from MADE.

Make this beautiful rag quilt which will make your nursery the envy of the town. Get the tutorial for making a rag quilt over at Imperfect Homemaking.

Want to kick things up a notch? Sew a Chevron Chenille Blanket with Aesthetic Nest. With chevron being all the rage nowadays, the only thing more cute around will be the baby.

Want instant gratification, then sew(actually serge) this 5 mins blankie. Get the tutorial for instant blankie at so sew something.

Already have a pretty blankie? Then make it reversible with this tutorial.

 And last but not the least, sew these gorgeous knit receiving blankets with Ashley of Make It and Love It. While you're at it also make some hats, (tutorial link in the post).

Hope you liked these tutorials. Now your turn to spill the beans..what are your favorite blanket tutorials? Have you made any blankets yourself? Did they get used? Share you favorites and your experiences in the comments.