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This big tote bag has room to carry everything you need, whether for a day at the beach, a weekend trip, or just a day packed full of errands. Caroline from Sew Can She has a tutorial and free sewing… Read more ... 
This fun and festive Easter pattern is easy to sew and is also a great way to use up fabric scraps! Claudia from Creating with Claudia has a free pattern for making this patchwork pillow cover. Pull out your scrap… Read more ... 
Tackle the clutter in your house – and freshen up your space while you’re doing it – with this fabric organizer basket. Sew4Home has a tutorial showing how to make one. There are pockets around the outside and the inside… Read more ... 
Paper bag pants are a classic style for a spring and summer wardrobe. Dressy but also easy-going they’re perfect for when you want to look nice but not too formal. Sew a pair of yourself using a free sewing pattern… Read more ... 
One of my most-reached-for sewing tools is my rotary cutter. I use it often enough that I keep it, my cutting mat, and my acrylic ruler out on my cutting table at all times. It makes cutting your fabric –… Read more ... 
Sew a zipper pencil pouch in just 15 minutes! It’s a quick and easy project that’s fun for all levels of sewists to make. Brandy from Gluesticks has a tutorial showing how to make one. It makes a great gift… Read more ... 
Using a dish towel with fun trim is an easy way to get a custom pillow without having to do any extra sewing. It’s a quick cheat with fabulous results! Kim from Exquisitely Unremarkable has a tutorial for this easy… Read more ... 
This little basket is perfect when you need to hold just one egg or some candies. Great decor for your Easter table! Staci from Crafty Staci has a tutorial showing how you can make one. Or a bunch, because this… Read more ... 
Creative smocking makes the dimensional rose on this gorgeous zipper pouch. The Shapes of Fabric has a tutorial showing how to make it. The small pouch is the perfect project to try out the rose smocking technique! The satin she… Read more ... 
The opening of an oval frame creates the body of this cute felt Easter chick. Donna Herron has a tutorial at Felt Magnet showing how you can make one. You can use any size and style of oval frame. She… Read more ... 
Simple Simon & Co. shows how you can sew a quilted placemat from a couple of fat quarters of your favorite fabric prints. Use different prints for the front and back to make it reversible. It takes just 6… Read more ... 
Bev from Flamingo Toes shows how you can use half square triangles to make pretty patchwork pillow. Most quilters are familiar with half square triangles, as they’re a staple of many a patchwork design. This project combines the half square… Read more ... 
This fleece dress combines comfort with style. Marissa from One CrafDIY Girl has a tutorial showing how you can sew one. Fleece is easy to work with and great for all skill levels. And besides, who doesn’t love a good… Read more ... 
These little eggs in bunny hats make the cutest Easter decorations! You can use real eggs in an Easter basket, or wooden eggs
for home decor accents. Ama from Ohoh Decor shows how you can sew the little bunny hats… Read more ... 
These Sesame Street 
character bean bags are the cutest! I’m partial to Oscar. He was my favorite when I was a kid, and also my daughter’s favorite when she was little. Brandy from Gluesticks has a simple pattern for these… Read more ...