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Even Wonder Woman needs a shot of caffeine now and then, and I’m pretty sure this is what she sets her coffee mug on. Staci from Crafty Staci has a free pattern and tutorial for this making a Wonder Woman… Read more ... 
Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shows how you can sew a set of rag quilt placemats. These placemats are decorative but also intended for heavy every day use. The quilted layers will help protect your table from… Read more ... 
Life is busy and there’s always some place I need to be or some obligation needing to be met. This mug mat by Staci from Crafty Staci reminds us to take time for ourselves, perhaps with a cuppa tea and… Read more ... 
Make these fabric napkin Easter bunnies and carrots for your Easter dinner table! Crafty Staci shares a tutorial showing how. These bunnies and carrots are made with fabric napkins designed specifically for the project, so all the colors and details… Read more ... 
These Salad Bowl covers are the perfect fit for any spring or summer picnic. Make your salad or dessert and cover it easily with it’s own custom bowl cover. There’s no need for plastic wrap or foil. An added bonus,… Read more ... 
In just 15 minutes, you can sew a table runner to add color and pattern to your table setting! Brandy from Gluesticks has a tutorial showing how. All you need is a yard and a half of fabric and some… Read more ... 
A small 9-patch block makes the most charming coaster! Charise from Charise Creates has a tutorial showing how you can make them. This is a great project for using up smaller scraps or for fussy-cutting.
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Staci from Crafty Staci shares a free pattern and tutorial for making Mabel’s Mug Rug, an oval mug rug with a pair of retro glasses on it. The retro style is so cute, especially the little buttons embellishing the corners… Read more ... 
Use a Jelly Roll (precut fabrics) to make this pretty patchwork hearts table runner! Kristina from Center Street Quilts shares a tutorial at Moda Bake Shop showing how. A table runner is a nice size project – small enough that… Read more ... 
A table runner is a simple sewing project with big impact. It doesn’t need to be anything fancy – just a rectangle of fabric in a fun print – but it can add much needed color and personality to your… Read more ... 
This hexagon coaster makes the prettiest spot to park a mug of coffee or hot tea. It makes a great gift, too, if you can bring yourself to part with it. Stephanie from Swoodson Says shows how you can create… Read more ... 
Staci from Crafty Staci shows how you can create this adorable buffalo check mug rug. The mug rug is the perfect spot to rest a cup of coffee or hot chocolate! The bold buffalo check print is actually made from… Read more ... 
Gingercake shares her quick method for making fabric napkins with mitered corners. Just 9 minutes to make one! Her quick method is perfect for assembly-line style sewing so you can make a bunch of them at one time. A little … Read more ... 
Conquer your fears of piecing curves and make a set of cute patchwork coasters in the process! Hayley at We All Sew showing how. It’s also a great scrapbusting project because you’ll start with 2.5″ squares for the patchwork. You… Read more ... 
Mayra from So Sew Easy shows how you can create this lovely quilted poinsettia table runner. The dimensional poinsettia looks complicated but it’s actually quite easy to sew. Finished dimensions are 41″ long x 15″ wide.
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