A spiraling seersucker pattern quilt makes a tactile treat for little hands and feet. Mix colors and stripes (we used seven types of seersucker), and vary the directions of the stripes.

These adorable hats are reversible and will keep the sun off of your little one's face.

Bring a child's drawing to life with this simple project.

There's no better way to cover a baby's precious toes than with a pair of soft, snug hand-sewn booties.

Suiting fabrics are an unconventional but charming choice for making toy bunnies. Bright cotton shirting adds a surprising pop of color inside the ears.

This backpack isn't just pretty, it's also washable and lined with water-resistant nylon -- perfect for busy kids.

These petite stuffed animals -- a Fair Isle lamb, a cable-knit chicken, and an argyle pig -- are so cuddly and simple to make, you'll want a menagerie.

This charming baby quilt is an easy-to-make gift, perfect for babies and new moms.

Create fun-to-wear children's play-clothes out of colorful bandannas.

Polarfleece is an excellent winter fabric because it's soft, lightweight, durable, and machine-washable. And while it traps heat just as efficiently as wool, its stretchy fibers don't shrink or absorb water.

On chilly days, slip kids' hands into mittens you've decorated to look like ferocious beasts.

Handmade dolls are wonderful playthings and steadfast companions for children -- especially when they resemble familiar people. These basic dolls have yarn hair and clothes fashioned from fabric scraps, which give them a rustic aura.

If you don't want to limit yourself to store-bought coordinating crib sets, a handmade duvet cover is a wonderful alternative.

This easy-to-make pillow -- cleverly embellished with buttons and felt letters -- provides a perfect way to help toddlers develop their motor skills and learn how to spell their names.

A baby's clothes acquire history so quickly: the blanket she came home from the hospital in, the overalls she wore while learning to crawl, the flannel pajamas she slept in. For those items too precious to give away there is a solution more creative and less cluttering than a box in the attic -- a baby memory quilt that is sure to become an heirloom.

On bus or train trips, during wedding ceremonies, or whenever silence is required, keep your child entertained with a homemade felt activity book.

With this sweet adaptation of the classic button-down, a little girl can channel the guy she adores -- Dad. The dress, which fits most children ages 4 to 8, has a drawstring neckline and sleeves.

Use one hankie and a piece of cotton fabric to sew a decorative pillow cover for a baby's room.

These felt baby shoes are soft and cuddly -- and perfect for baby's tiny feet.

These colorful kimonos are ideal for babies, who dislike having clothing pulled on or off over their heads.

Creating a proper superhero cape is an easy project involving little more than a bath towel, a washcloth, and reflective material.

Don't toss mismatched socks; instead turn them into charming animals with basic sewing supplies.

Making a handmade kite may seem daunting; the materials sound unfamiliar. But constructing this particular kite is not very different from creating an applique, or designing a quilt block. If either of these crafts sound familiar to you, this task will be an easy addition to your creative repertoire. And even if you haven't appliqued before, our method is as simple to learn as it is intriguing.

This adorable smocked sundress is a perfect project for a summer weekend.

Dress up your little girl in one of these hand-sewn pettiskirts.

This petite argyle pig is so cuddly, you'll want to produce a whole pen's worth.

Get a load off Dad's back by turning one of his button-downs into a sweet knapsack for his little girl.

Make this adorable felt cherry pie -- it's perfect for any play kitchen.

With just a few basic supplies, you can transform a stray glove into an assortment of whimsical toys that will provide your children with hours of amusement.

Keep pencils and pens in one place -- tuck them into this easy-to-make holder.

Microfleece -- a thinner version of Polarfleece -- makes a cozy, washable blanket for any baby.

This sturdy, waterproof, and stain-resistant bag takes only 10 minutes to make!

This homemade satchel does double-duty as a tote bag and a beach towel. Plus, it has pockets inside for holding snacks, supplies, and more.

These little hand-stitched felt bears have an important duty: safely guarding teeth awaiting pickup by the Tooth Fairy.