Sabra from Sew a Straight Line shares a free pattern for her fabulous shawl collar jacket.  Love, love!  It’s an adult size medium, but there are no closures so it would probably work for someone slightly smaller or slightly larger. … Read more ...

You can find a free downloadable PDF pattern for this Reversible Bucket Bag over at Sew, Mama, Sew! blog.  It’s an excerpt from the book The Bag Making Bible by Lisa Lam.  Go to the pattern. 10 Cross Body … Read more ...

Cheri from I Am Momma, Hear Me Roar guest blogs at Shwin & Shwin with her Pimp my Polo tutorial.  She shows how to turn add boy-friendly embellishments to a plain polo shirt.  The shoulder tabs and the large iron-on… Read more ...

Wendi Gratz from Shiny Happy World shares a free downloadable tutorial for making this rice pack.  Heat it in the microwave for a toasty warm pack, or keep it in the freezer and it’s a cool pack.  This is a… Read more ...

Jessyz shares a free pattern on her blog, The C Side, for making her MummyGo Bag.  It’s a medium-sized tote with a squared bottom, and you can make one in just one hour.  The unique handles can be worn as… Read more ...

Gabrielle from Tiny Apartment Crafts shares a free pattern for this cute little felt owl measuring tape cover.  If I had one of these, I’d be measuring things all day long just for an excuse to pull that little guy… Read more ...

Amy from Serving Pink Lemonade is a creative genius! She has created a series of Quiet Books that are sure to keep small hands busy and children entertained in any situation. Whether it’s in church, in the car, in a… Read more ...

Terri Stegmiller shares a free pattern at 3 Creative Studios for making her Big Tote.  This roomy bag measures 21″ wide by 18″ tall.  Make it from decor weight fabrics for extra sturdiness.  Get the free pattern. [photo from… Read more ...

Little Betty shares a pattern and tutorial on her blog for this sweet ruffled sunsuit for a baby girl.  The ruffles across the back are sooo cute!  The pattern is in a size 1, but could probably adjust it up… Read more ...