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If you love the Stranger Things 
TV series (and who doesn’t?), then you’ll love this hoop ornament by Bev from Flamingo Toes. She has recreated in stitches the Christmas lights that played a significant role in the first season. LOVE… Read more ... 
This fabric wreath on a canvas can go anywhere in your house, not just the front door! I designed the wreath on a canvas because most wreaths don’t show up on my dark red front door. But when the wreath… Read more ... 
This Santa gnome would make the cutest Christmas quilt!! Simple Simon & Co. shares a free paper piecing template for making him, and also another template for making a paper pieced Christmas tree. If a whole quilt feels too… Read more ... 
Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shares a free pattern for sewing a girls cold shoulder top. It’s an easy variation on sewing a basic t-shirt, so if you’ve sewed a t-shirt before you can totally make this… Read more ... 
This little snap-and-fold card wallet would make a great last minute gift for just about anyone on your Christmas list! Plus, it looks like a fun project to sew and you can use your scraps. Sew4Home shares a free pattern… Read more ... 
Keep your travel bags organized with these drawstring bags! Melissa from Polka Dot Chair shows how you can sew a lined drawstring bag in several handy sizes for organizing, and she includes free Cricut cut files to label the fronts… Read more ... 
Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shows how you can sew a pom pom fleece beanie hat, easy peasy! The fleece hat is warm, and the pom pom at the top is just plain cute. Her tutorial includes… Read more ... 
Wouldn’t you love to have this adorable unicorn ornament hanging on your Christmas tree? Julie from Sum of Their Stories shares a tutorial and free pattern for making one. The little unicorn face has sweet eyes and flowers embellishing her… Read more ... 
Stitch up an adorable little llama or cactus to hang on your Christmas tree! Rosie from Bustle and Sew shares a free pattern for making them! They’re made with simple embroidery stitches and take just an hour to make each… Read more ... 
Heather from Heather Handmade shows how you can sew a split hem with mitered corners. You’ll often find this type of hem on longer t-shirts and tops. The split hem gives more room for movement and also allows the back… Read more ... 
This oven mitt lets you get a good grip when picking up a hot pan while still protecting your hands. Mayra from So Sew Easy shares a free sewing pattern for making one. Choose two cotton prints – one of… Read more ... 
Little girl dresses are so much more fun when there’s a matching doll-sized dress. Emily from Life Sew Savory shares a free pattern to make matching dresses for a little girl and her doll. The dresses are made from knit… Read more ... 
This Jingle Bird softie would make a cute toy, but it would also be a sweet ornament to hang on your Christmas tree! Stephanie from Swoodson Says shares a free pattern for making it. The Jingle Bird is made from… Read more ... 
Doodles the Deer is a cute little deer softie who lives to stay warm all through a cold winter. He’s got a scarf around his neck and socks on his feet! He’d make the perfect handmade gift for the kids… 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 ...