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A few packets of hot cocoa – and maybe a cute mug to drink them from – makes a great Christmas gift for neighbors and coworkers. Caroline from Sew Can She shows how you can sew up little fabric bags… Read more ...
These puffy bows might look like hair accessories, but they’re actually small pillows! Think how cute one of these stuffed bow pillows would be in a little girl’s bedding ensemble! Sew Cute Patterns has a tutorial showing how you can… Read more ...
Many of us like to make handmade Christmas gifts, but it can be hard coming up with just the right idea for everyone on your list. Stephanie from Swoodson Says has some inspiration for you! Her list has over 35… Read more ...
Use your scrap fabrics to make colorful ornaments for your Christmas tree! Cintia from My Poppet turned her scrap fabric into fabric twine, which she then used to make these fun ornaments. She has a tutorial showing how she did… Read more ...
A swaddle blanket makes a great handmade gift for a new baby! Becca from Simply Edged shares easy step-by-step video tutorial that anyone can follow. It takes just basic sewing skills to hand-make a swaddle for a newborn baby.
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Emily from Life Sew Savory shows how you can make a felt play mat for PLAYMOBIL, cars, or any other kind of small toy your child collects. You can create roads, and parks, and buildings to make a backdrop for… Read more ...
This cute mug mat is a great teacher or neighbor gift! You can find the free pattern and tutorial at Crafty Staci. What a fun little holiday project to sew up!!
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Heather from Heather Handmade shows how you can create this Fair Isle Christmas tree skirt. The oversized Fair Isle motif is made from half square triangles in red and white fabrics. You can make it in any size to fit… Read more ...
Skip the breakable glass & clay unicorn ornaments and stitch one up from soft felt! Stephanie from Swoodson Says shows how you can make one. Download the free unicorn ornament pattern and follow the tutorial to hand sew this sweet… Read more ...
Do you save the selvages from your quilting cottons? If you don’t, you should! They’re a fun history of the fabrics you’ve worked with, and the color and the text printed on them can be quite charming. Sarah Ashford shares… Read more ...
The happy turkey on this quilted table runner would make a fun accent for a Thanksgiving table! It could also be a cute mini quilt to hang on a wall or door. Caroline from Sew Can She has a free… Read more ...
This quilted table runner hot pad is perfect for Thanksgiving meals! The patchwork plaid looks nice as table decor, but it’s also a hot pad so you can fill it with warm dishes when it’s time to serve dinner. The… Read more ...
These tweed and wood oversized acorns make beautiful autumn decor pieces! Sarah from Sadie Seasongoods shows how you can make them out of thrifted materials . The tweed is actually upcycled from thrifted tweed jackets!
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With Thanksgiving and Christmas coming we all like to host nice dinners. Cloth napkins help to set an elegant table and can be sewn up in no time at all. Carrie from Kenarry has a tutorial showing how you can… Read more ...
I love decorating with garlands at Christmas, but wow they’re expensive to buy! Melissa from Polka Dot Chair shows how you can make a sweet felt holly garland that will add holiday cheer to any room. It’s super easy to… Read more ...