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This happy smiling sun is the hoop art design of the month from Crafty Staci. She’s got a tutorial and a free pattern for you! And while an August sun can be blistering, this guy is all smiles with… Read more ... 
Autumn from It’s Always Autumn shares a free pattern for making a t-shirt with a pretty flutter sleeve. A flutter sleeve is pretty loose and flowy, which can lead to your bra showing when you lift your arms. Her pattern… Read more ... 
I am loving this s’mores hoop art, y’all! Not only is there an adorable s’mores design (YUM!) but check out those pom poms around the outside. They’re marshmallows! Bev from Flamingo Toes created this cute design and she’s got a… Read more ... 
This simple boat neck top takes just 1 hour to sew! Mayra from So Sew Easy shares a free pattern and tutorial. It’s easy enough for a beginner to make. Her free pattern comes in women’s sizes S to XXXL.… Read more ... 
This sea shell sewing kit holds the needles, pins, and thread you need to do quick mends, and it folds up so it’s easy to tuck in your purse for sewing emergencies. BurdaStyle has a free pattern and tutorial… Read more ... 
Angel from Fleece Fun shares a free pattern for making a Trolls Princess Poppy costume. The little blue dress is easy to make from fleece or felt. And since any Troll costume is not complete without the big fluffy Troll… Read more ... 
Bev from Flamingo Toes has a free pattern and tutorial for making her Vintage Daydream Neighborhood table runner. I am in love with the sweet little fabric house appliques! Even when made up in coordinating fabrics, they each have their… Read more ... 
This whale softie has a cute boxy body and little whale fins, and of course a curved whale tail! Audrey Pettit shares a free pattern and tutorial at Therm O Web. Make him from an ocean themed print for a… Read more ... 
Michelle from Creative Blonde shares a tutorial at Sew What Alicia for making this drawstring backpack. The pencil design isn’t a fabric print or transfer design – it’s paper pieced, and she’s got a free pattern! The paper pieced pencils… Read more ... 
These leaf coasters by A Spoonful of Sugar are so pretty for fall! Make them up in fall colors for a traditional look, or brights for a more modern design. The gathers at the stem make them slightly dimensional –… Read more ... 
Remona from The Stitching Scientist sewed up this pretty carry on duffel bag, inspired by Vera Bradley bags that she loves. The duffel is designed to fit in the carry-on bin on an airplane. x 10″ deep. The boxy duffel… Read more ... 
These pillowcases are made especially for toddlers! Not only are they sized smaller but they’ve got a soft Minky cuff sewn to the edge. Shelly from Coral & Co. has a tutorial showing how to make them. I found this… Read more ... 
Gift cards make gift giving quick and stress-free, though packaging them up can be kind of difficult especially if you want them to look extra cute or special. Julie from Sum of Their Stories shows how you can sew up… Read more ... 
It’ll be fall soon, and then holiday season is upon us. Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas! There’s lots of decorating for each holiday, and not much time in between them. That’s why I like quick projects like this pennant banner for holiday… Read more ... 
With a quick flip and fold and snap, this pencil pouch becomes a pencil stand so you can have your favorite pens or pencils at the ready for your next art project. I’ve got a tutorial and free pattern for… Read more ...