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Softies Central points us to this soft crocheted chess set by Etsy seller CozyColeman. She’s offering the pattern as well as the actual crocheted set itself.
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Mary Jane, Midge & Mink shares her pattern for making this knitted 4th of July cap–it reminds me of Captain America’s shield!
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The Ongoing Project shares her pattern for making this pretty crocheted collar, which can be whipped up in an evening.
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The Grateful Thread makes these adorable soft guitars in many styles. Great for rock star pillow fights. Via the CRAFT Flickr Pool.
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According to Sarah at the Trying to Grok blog, a chinook helicopter is the “most stuffed-animalizable military vehicle that exists.” I would argue that a submarine might be slightly easier, but they’re definitely close. Sarah made one for a friend’s new baby, and typed up the pattern to share wit…

The Crafty Chica has her 4th of July roundup of craft projects including how to make this Statue of Liberty Tiara.

Alpha+Mom has a roundup of 4th of July party decor projects.

Make this fruited-cheesecake flag from Martha Stewart.

Whit’s Knits at The Purl Bee has the patterns to make these …