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Book pillows are a fun way to encourage kids to read! And this puppy book pillow is extra cute! It’s a free sewing pattern from Sew Cute Patterns The puppy shaped pillow has a pocket on the back to hold… Read more ... 
These hanging mesh produce bags are an easy way to keep your produce fresh and within easy reach. Beginner Sewing Projects has a DIY sewing tutorial you can use to make them. The tutorial includes measurements to make them in… Read more ... 
Sew some pretty quilted pot holders for your kitchen. Petro from Easy Peasy Creative has a tutorial you can use. The pocket design helps protect both sides of your hand from a hot pan. It’s a good project to show… Read more ... 
Everyone seems to have an Instant Pot
now! Protect it (and make it pretty!) with a DIY dust cover. Beginner Sewing Projects shows how. Use Pioneer Woman products to speed up the project (and make it pretty!). Go to Beginner … Read more ... 
Is there anything softer than a minky blanket? They are so soft and warm, perfect for snuggling under while watching a movie or reading a good book. Heather at Heather Handmade shows how you can sew a minky blanket. All… Read more ... 
Sew a huggable heart pillow with a pocket to hold sweet Valentine treats! Abby at Sew Much Ado has a free sewing pattern you can use. The pillow is made from a soft faux fur and makes a sweet Valentine’s … Read more ... 
Make this cute fringed heart throw pillow in just 30 minutes! Vicky from Vicky Myers Creations has a tutorial showing how. You can even use upcycled fabrics for the fringed heart applique! Go to Vicky Myers Creations for the tutorial.… Read more ... 
This simple Heart Block Pillow Quilt Pattern and tutorial is perfect to sew for Valentine’s Day. And you can make it in less than an hour! Shelly at Coral & Co. has a tutorial showing how to make this easy… Read more ... 
Add a fresh touch to your dining table with these diy Valentine placemats. They will make your Valentines table setting just perfect! AppleGreen Cottage has a tutorial showing how you can sew special Valentine placemats. Make sure to check out… Read more ... 
What’s not to love about this scrappy heart pillow? Jessica Dayon has a tutorial for you over at Therm O Web so you can make one of your own. The red and white prints are sweet for Valentine’s Day! You… Read more ... 
Add color to your tabletop with these pretty quilted placemats! The bargello design looks complicated, but it’s actually quite easy. Crafty Staci has a tutorial showing how. It’s fun to see the wavy design emerge from the simple patchwork! Go … Read more ... 
Sherpa fleece is so soft and snuggly! Pair it with flannel to make a blanket perfect for wrapping up in on a cold night. Shelly from Coral and Co has a tutorial showing how to make it, including a video… Read more ... 
One easy way to control the clutter is to get it off the horizontal surfaces – the desk, the kitchen counter, etc. Chelsea at Sew Simple Home shows how you can sew these simple hanging wall files to organize paperwork. … Read more ... 
Buying new pillows can be pretty expensive but it’s much cheaper just to sew some new ones yourself. Cat at Mary Martha Mama has a tutorial showing how. It’s easy to do and you can make a beautiful new pillow… Read more ... 
Fabric should always be square before cutting into it for a project. If not, you might end up with wonky seams or printed designs not matching up. Here is a quick and easy way to do it with photos of… Read more ...