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Bramcost Publications finishes out their 12 Days of a Vintage Handmade Holiday series with a free vintage pattern for making a sheer scarf with flower embellishments. Their pattern calls for store-bought silk flowers, but I think fabric flowers would be… Read more ... 
This felt Peppermint Swirly Christmas Tree by Jennie from allsorts and Loopsies is all kinds of cuteness. She shares a free pattern so you can make one of your own. Go to the free pattern.
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Bramcost Publications continues their 12 Days of a Vintage Handmade Christmas with a 1950s pattern for a unique 1950s baby bib. The gathered bib gives plenty of coverage for baby’s clothes, while the attached mitt is intended to protect mama’s… Read more ... 
Cammie from Balance the Busy shows how to use a freezer paper stencil to create a Thanksgiving keepsake t-shirt with the classic handprint turkey. The freezer paper creates crisp, clean edges for the design. You can let your child help… Read more ... 
Charlotte from The Charlotte Letters shares a free pattern for making an elf stocking. I love the scalloped cuff and the whimsical curled toe! Get the pattern.
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My jaw hit the ground when I saw this car softie by Little Dream Factory. It’s a soft fleece Lincoln Continental! Squeeal! She shares a free pattern and tutorial. You know you want to make one! Get the pattern and … Read more ... 
Head over to Bramcost Publications for Day 8 of their 12 Days of a Vintage Handmade Holiday series. They share a free pattern for a 1950s scallop ponytail hat. This unique hat has a scalloped, quilted brim and a small… Read more ... 
Lisa from Paint in My Hair shares a free pattern and tutorial for making a child-sized apron. This is a quick, easy project with loads of cute. It would make an awesome present for a small child. Get the pattern … Read more ... 
These Regency-esque silhouette ornaments by Colleen from The Magic Bean evoke images of Christmases past. She shares a free pattern and tutorial so you can make a set for your own tree, or perhaps to give as a Christmas gift. … Read more ... 
Head over to Make Baby Stuff for a free pattern for a baby bib with a birdie applique. I love the way the shape of the bib is combined with the shape of the birdie’s body! Go to the free … Read more ... 
Amy from Positively Splendid guest blogs at Sew Dang Cute with a tutorial showing how to make a snowflake cushion. The snowflake motifs are reminscient of the folded and cut paper snowflakes we all made in gradeschool (and that I… Read more ... 
Make Baby Stuff shares a free pattern and tutorial for a laminated cotton baby bib. The laminated fabric easily wipes clean, and a pocket at the bottom catches bits of food that fall. It’s cut from one piece of fabric,… Read more ... 
Is there anything sweeter than baby shoes? These pleated Mary Jane baby shoes that Schwin W. from Schwin & Schwin made are SOOO cute! She shares a free pattern and tutorial for making them. Go to the free pattern.… Read more ... 
Christine from From an Igloo joins the Make it for Winter series at The Train to Crazy with a free pattern and tutorial showing how to make fleece mittens. They’re easier to make than you’d think and she says you… Read more ... 
Staci from Crafty Staci created this fabric cornucopia centerpiece for Thanksgiving, and she shares a free pattern and tutorial on her blog. The quilted layers of fabric give it stability and shaping. Love it! Get the how-to.
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