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These wool felt pincushions would make sweet gifts for your sewing friends! And for your non sewing friends, include some lavender or potpourri in the filling to make them pretty sachets. Minki Kim from Minki’s Work Table shares a tutorial… Read more ... 
If an American Girl or other 18″ doll is under your tree this year (or scheduled to be delivered by Santa), check this out. Jess from Gracious Threads is sharing a free pattern at Fleece Fun for making a cute… Read more ... 
Here’s an easy gift you can sew for almost anyone on your Christmas list. Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shows how you can sew a pencil or crayon roll. Or a knitting needle roll, or crochet needle,… Read more ... 
Chelsea from GYCT Designs shares a free pattern for her Sleepyhead Nightgown, and a sew-along to show you how to make it. Her sew-along includes a free applique pattern for a cute little reindeer so you can make this a… Read more ... 
Who couldn’t use a little more peace and joy in their house, especially during the hectic holidays? Emily from Life Sew Savory shows how you can these Christmas throw pillows with wishes of Peace and Joy on the front. The… Read more ... 
Sew4Home shows how you can sew a faux fur collar wrap is as beautiful as it is warm. It adds extra warmth – and a touch of glamour – to your winter coat. It’s a stand alone scarf style wrap… Read more ... 
The more I sew, the larger my scrap bin becomes. I’m always on the lookout for a project to use up my scraps, particularly my smaller ones. Riley Blake Designs has a tutorial showing how to make this adorable patchwork… Read more ... 
Kids love play kitchens, but they’re expensive and they can take up a lot of room. If you don’t want to spend the money or you live in a small space, or you just want a play kitchen that you… Read more ... 
Jules Madden shares a tutorial at Alisa Burke showing how to make these awesome scrap fabric Christmas trees. All those colors and patterns – and glitter, too! Plus, she shows how to get your fabric scraps to curl up on… Read more ... 
Handmade Christmas stockings don’t have to be complicated to be special. Emily from Life Sew Savory shares a free pattern for making a simple Christmas stocking. Choose two cotton prints to suit your decor or the personality of the recipient,… Read more ... 
Head over to Blowing Away Out West to see how to make these farmhouse style Christmas aprons and decorative towels. The Christmas apron has three rows of ruffles made from coordinating prints. It would be pretty to wear while hosting… Read more ... 
Living in the southern US, snow at Christmas has happened maybe twice in my lifetime. But a girl can dream, right? This snow globe Christmas pillow is my little way of having a snowy Christmas even it it’s still 60… Read more ... 
Mayra from So Sew Easy shares a free pattern for making these fur lined slipper boots, perfect for lounging around on Christmas morning! The outside is made from an old sweater, and the lining from faux fur. They lace up… Read more ... 
Torie Jayne shows how you can sew a simple duffel bag with piped seams. It’s a good size to use for an gym bag or overnight bag and works equally well for boys or girls depending on the fabric you… Read more ... 
Hang a little winter scene on your Christmas tree with these stitched snow globe ornaments! Bev from Flamingo Toes shares a free pattern and tutorial. They’re made from fabric and felt with free motion stitching to outline the shapes. Sooo… Read more ...