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I’ve always thought it would be fun to decorate for the holiday with a Christmas village. Bev from Flamingo Toes shares a tutorial at Fabric.com for making the sweetest fabric holiday village. The soft fabric houses are so cute! You… Read more ... 
Meet Henry. He got eight arms and two goofy eyes, because he’s an octopus. And a cute one that that! Jane from Quirkshop has a free sewing pattern and tutorial for making an octopus softie. Polka dot fabric is a… Read more ... 
Fall is a good time to sew up a flannel nightgown. Not only is the cooler weather perfect for a cozy flannel nightgown, but fabric stores often put their flannel on discount. Jess from Gracious Threads shares a free pattern… Read more ... 
These Santa hats are adorable! And you can get a free sewing pattern and tutorial at the Cotton + Steel blog. The outside is made from a quilting cotton, so go a little crazy with color and print and pattern. … Read more ... 
This car caddy will help keep your car organized and clutter free! There’s a waste bin in the center to keep the trash off the floor, and pockets around the side so there’s no hunting around for your phone or… Read more ... 
These felt star ornaments would add a touch of fun – and color – to a Christmas tree! They’d also make cute tie-on embellishments for wrapped gifts. AppleGreen Cottage has a tutorial and free pattern for making them. Sew some… Read more ... 
Jill from Snugglebug University created a soft fabric version of an Elf on the Shelf doll, and she’s got a free pattern and tutorial for you over at Make It and Love It. The little fabric elf is wearing a… Read more ... 
A basic raglan sleeve t-shirt is a must when sewing for kids. The style is easy to sew and allows for fun color combos and fabric print mixing. Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shares a free pattern… Read more ... 
This embroidered mini banner makes the sweetest little Christmas ornament! Stephanie from Swoodson Says shares a tutorial and free pattern. I’m loving the combination of the plaid and the twig for the hanging dowel! Her tutorial is part of a… Read more ... 
This little pumpkin makes an adorable little autumn pincushion! Diane from Butterfly Threads Quilting shares a tutorial at Craftsy showing how you can make one. They’re quick to make and are the perfect spot to park your pins and needles… Read more ... 
These little baby track suits are adorable! And guess what? Kate from Sew Kate Sew has a free sewing pattern for you! Her pattern includes the hoodie and the track pants. She used French terry fabrics to make several hoodie… Read more ... 
A tooth fairy pillow doesn’t have to be girly. I’m loving this felt smiley mouth tooth fairy pouch! The mouth can hold a tooth and also a coin in exchange. Melissa Gaggiano shares a tutorial and free pattern at My… Read more ... 
This festive banner has a Christmas greeting sewn from stuffed felt letters. So cute! Trimcraft has a tutorial on their blog, The Craft Blog. They’ve got a free template for the letters to spell ‘Merry XMas”. If you want to… Read more ... 
The Sweet Rose Dress by Life Sew Savory is the perfect little girls’ dress for fall and winter. And it’s a free pattern! It’s a long sleeved dress with a loose fit bodice and a gathered skirt. It can be… Read more ... 
Bustle and Sew has a free pattern for this sweet little goose softie. Her name is Matilda Gosling and she’s a pretty little thing! She’s sewn from felt, with cotton prints used on her wings. Her legs are made with… Read more ...