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Send a handmade Valentine to friends and family with these fabric Valentine postcards! Amanda from Jedi Craft Girl has a tutorial showing how to make them. Create custom designs using Valentine novelty prints. It’s also a good way to use… Read more ... 
Sew4Home shows how you can sew a classic satchel bag. It’s big enough to pack for a weekend trip, but easy enough to carry to take with you to the gym. It has a pockets on the inside as well… Read more ... 
Did you know you can weave your fabrics into beautiful baskets? You can, and Caroline from Sew Can She has a tutorial showing how. The woven strips of fabric are reinforced with a heavy interfacing, so the basket is actually… Read more ... 
Wool hats can be so expensive, and wool fabric is even more so. Keep warm this winter by upcycling an old wool sweater into a hat! Stephanie from Swoodson Says shows how. This is a photo tutorial with no pattern… Read more ... 
This mistletoe headband is a cute Christmas accessory! You can make one with free pattern and tutorial from American Felt & Craft. The mistletoe headband has vintage style but it has a modern feel when done up in bright colors. … Read more ... 
With snowmen and hearts, these winter embroidery hoop art designs will take you from Christmas to Valentine’s Day! Amy from Ameroonie Designs shares a free pattern and tutorial at Diary of a Quilter. The felt snowmen and heart appliques are… Read more ... 
It’s less than a week till Christmas. If you don’t have stockings for all your family members yet, there’s still time to sew some up! Cheryl from Sew Can Do has a free downloadable pattern & tutorial for a Classic… Read more ... 
This DIY pouf ottoman might be the ultimate scrap busting project. Not only is it sewn from larger scraps of fabric, but the stuffing is made from all those fabric scraps. The pouf makes a nice addition to a living… Read more ... 
Sew a fleece and Sherpa scarf that’s snuggly soft and super warm for your neck! Sew4Home has a free sewing pattern and tutorial! It’s an extra long scarf that measure’s approximately 8″ x 80″, with large pom poms hanging from… Read more ... 
These gnome pillows make cute holiday and winter decor for your home! Kippi at Home has a free pattern and sewing tutorial showing how you can make them. The simple shapes are easy to applique so it’s a project you… Read more ... 
I’m loving this icy fox Christmas ornament! You can stitch one up from felt, with sequins to add some sparkle. Jules Madden shares a tutorial and free sewing pattern at Alisa Burke’s blog. This cute little guy is made entirely… Read more ... 
This cute Scandinavian style bird Christmas ornament is an easy hand sewing project. Trixi from Coloured Buttons has a tutorial and a free template for you. The bird is assembled in a way that takes just one line of hand … Read more ... 
These fleece penguins are the cutest little hand warmers! Just put them in the microwave for a few seconds and then slip them in a coat pocket to keep hands warm and toasty even when they’re out in the cold. … Read more ... 
This little felt letter to Santa makes a sweet keepsake ornament for your Christmas tree! Slip in a little note or a small photo to make it extra special. American Felt and Craft has a free pattern and tutorial showing… Read more ... 
I think a lot of us remember having these stuffed fabric Christmas trees around our house for decorations. Just seeing this project brings back memories of Christmas in years past! Create Kids Couture shares a free pattern so you can… Read more ...