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I always love a good scrap sewing project! It seems the more I sew, the more scraps I have and I can’t bear to throw them away! Especially not when you can sew those scraps into cute things. Stephanie from… Read more ... 
Whether helping in a real kitchen, or playing in a pretend kitchen, kids will love wearing this apron! Simple Simon & Co. shows how you can make one from a dish towel. The towel is the perfect size for a… Read more ... 
Vintage doilies are so sweet and delicate, but what do you do with them? Bev from Flamingo Toes has a wonderful project that makes use of a vintage doily. She embroiders some spring flowers on one and then uses it… Read more ... 
Use this free pattern by AppleGreen Cottage to make the best pencil holders and trinket trays to keep all your supplies close at hand! This easy and fast project requires very little supplies, and is beginner friendly. Simple design, very… Read more ... 
Leanna from Faeries & Fauna shows how you can create this lovely Easter cloche, including how to make those pretty felt flowers. Her tutorial shows how to make three kinds of flowers – a rolled felt rose, a petal flower,… Read more ... 
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… 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 ...