Stephanie from Toastie Studio shares a free pattern on her blog for making this cute little chicken softie.  It’s made from felt, so it’s easy to sew and stuff.  A couple of ribbon tabs make a cockscomb.  Get the free … Read more ...

PFAFF® recently announced the latest in their line of sewing machines – the creative sensation™.  Its a high-end machine with both sewing and embroidery capabilities, and features exclusive tools including the new-to-industry Shape Creator™ Appliqué, Stacking Stitches and a… Read more ...

Elisabeth from Growing Home shares a free pattern and tutorial for making  her Color Block Tunic.  The contrast banding and deep V gives look so mod!  The sleeveless tunic is perfect for the warmer temps in the transition between summer… Read more ...

Melanie from The Crafty Cupboard shows how to make a set of alphabet bean bags for a child.  She’s using them to help her dauhter learn to recognize the letters of the alphabet.  What a fun way to encourage reading!! … Read more ...

Melissa from A Hundred Billion Stars shares a free pattern at Free Spirit Fabrics for making a little owl softie.  Cute!!  Get the pattern. Looking for more Softie toys to sew? Check out these sewing patterns for kids’ toys… Read more ...

This Mama Makes Stuff shares a free pattern and tutorial on her blow showing how to make a baby cap suitable for itty baby boys.  No ruffles, no frills – it’s all boy!  The pattern is sized for babies 0-3… Read more ...

Tawny Bee from The L-T Experience shares a free pattern and tutorial at Sew, Mama, Sew! for making her Kindergartner Pants. Contrast pockets and cuffs allow for some fun mixing and matching of fabric prints.  The cuffs also create some… Read more ...

How About Orange has a downloadable project sheet showing how to turn an old book into a sewing box.  Her example shows not just any book – a SEWING book.  Squeeeal!  The project is an excerpt from the book The … Read more ...

Jodi from Sew Fearless sewed up some Pajama Eaters, monster shaped pillows that also serve to hold a child’s pajamas near the bed.  She shares a free pattern and tutorial on her blog. The monster’s mouth is a zippered opening. … Read more ...