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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 ... 
Autumn from It’s Always Autumn shows how you can sew a simple peplum top that’s perfect for your fall wardrobe! Wear over leggings or skinny jeans. Her peplum top is an adaptation of her free Classic Tee pattern. Her free… Read more ... 
Here’s a quick hate you can make to finish off a child’s pirate costume. It’s a felt hat made from a single pattern piece and finished off with simple hand stitching. Simple Simon & Co has the free pattern. … Read more ... 
This knit lounge dress shows that you don’t have to choose between being stylish and being comfortable. Bonnie from Bonnie & Blithe has a free sewing pattern for you. It has a simple A-line silhouette with dolman sleeves and pockets. … Read more ... 
Melanie from The Littlest Studio shares a free pattern for making this sleeveless dress for little girls. The simple gathered dress is so versatile! Make it from a fancy fabric for a party dress, or a quilting cotton or knit… Read more ... 
A big felt crown will let everyone know who the birthday boy or girl is! Cindy from Skip To My Lou shares a free pattern for making a birthday crown. The design works equally well for a boy or a… Read more ... 
Kim from Bugaboo City shows how you can make this awesome fleece unicorn pillow. The pillow has simple lines but all the important unicorn details are still there – a rainbow mane, a gold unicorn horn, and flowers in her… Read more ... 
These spider bean bags are perfect for Halloween class party and carnival games! Their little faces are trying to be scary but they’re just too goofy to be scary. And those floppy yarn legs! I’m sharing a free pattern and… Read more ... 
This rope handle tote is perfect for busy moms! It’s roomy to hold all the stuff you need to keep with you throughout the day. You can sew one for yourself using the free pattern from Caroline at Sew Can… Read more ... 
When you’re pulling fabric from your stash, it’s hard to know exactly what you’re using. We buy fabric with the best of intentions, and maybe we even check the end of the bolt for important information like fabric type, care… Read more ...