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This spider mug mat makes a cute place for you to place a mug of coffee (or tea, of hot chocolate). Staci from Crafty Staci has a tutorial and free pattern for you to make one. This little guy is… Read more ... 
These repurposed denim feathers make a gorgeous Boho wall hanging! Claire from Pillar Box Blue shows how you can make them! It’s a great use for denim scrap. Depending on the direction you cut your denim, your feather can either… Read more ... 
This apple banner adds a warm fall welcome to your front door! Three plaid and gingham red apples are stitched on a rustic osnaburg (muslin-like fabric) background. A cedar wood pants hanger makes an easy way to hang it, and… Read more ... 
A fabric storage basket may not immediately come to mind as a great gift, but I don’t of anyone who can’t use a nice basket somewhere in their house. And made from fabric, you can suit any style or decor! … Read more ... 
This handy hanging dish towel is simple to make using an inexpensive hot pad and a kitchen towel. Simple Simon & Co. shares a tutorial at Polka Dot Chair showing how to do it. The towel buttons around an oven… Read more ... 
Shelly from Coral & Co. shares a tutorial for making this fun Halloween pumpkin! She includes a free pattern for the pumpkin applique. I’m loving the mix of the black and white gingham (so modern and yet so perfect for… Read more ... 
These quilted potholders have the sweetest little kitchen illustrations made from a combination of free motion stitching and applique! Minki Kim shares a tutorial and free pattern at We All Sew. The illustrations are from her book Diary In Stitches… Read more ... 
The French braid patchwork design on this mug mat is a great way to use up your fabric scraps!! Staci from Crafty Staci shares a tutorial showing how. It’s a fun project you can complete in an afternoon and a… Read more ... 
This stuffed fabric wreath is a cute and unexpected way to use a novelty Christmas print! The images printed on the fabric become the decorations on the wreath. Alicia from Sew What Alicia has a tutorial showing how you can… Read more ... 
Celebrate a favorite road trip or show a little love to places you’ve lived with this adorable US map throw pillow! Bev from Flamingo Toes shares a free pattern on her blog. Done up in florals and trimmed with pom… Read more ... 
I love patchwork but I don’t have the focus to stay with a large piecing project like a quilt. Kimberly from Fat Quarter Shop shares a tutorial on their blog showing how you can make this quilted flying geese pillow. … Read more ... 
You can easily make this beautiful fabric flower fall wreath from strips of scrap material or cheap remnants from the fabric store. Patti from Hearth & Vine shows how you can make one. It’s great for any time of year! … Read more ... 
This large world map floor cushion would be a great gift for anyone with wanderlust! The map itself is made from scraps of old jeans. Claire from Pillar Box Blue shares a tutorial and free pattern. You can personalize the… Read more ... 
It takes just a few easy seams to turn a vintage pillowcase into a handy bed baddy! I’ve got a tutorial over at Bombshell Bling showing how. The bed caddy has two rows of pockets so you can hold books,… Read more ...