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This jack o lantern isn’t scary at all! In fact, he’s quite cute! Alicia from Sew What Alicia shares a tutorial at Therm O Web for making this jack o lantern throw pillow, using Deco Foil for the jack o… Read more ... 
Emily from Life Sew Savory shows a way you can use your sewing skills to give back to others. She makes simple pillowcases that she donates to her local Ronald McDonald House. I love this idea! The handmade pillowcases… Read more ... 
Fall always has me dreaming of flannel and denim. Desiree from The 36th Avenue shows how you can make a wreath from flannel and recycled denim. You can get the flannel from yardage from the fabric store, or from a… Read more ... 
These whale applique hand towels would be so cute in a kid’s bathroom! Sew4Home has a free pattern and tutorial for you to make them. They’re quick to make and are a fun way to add personality to bathroom decor. … Read more ... 
I’ve gotten pretty good at pulling a bowl out of the microwave using only the tips of my fingers to avoid them getting burned on the bowl, but these soup bowl hot pads are a much better solution. Beth from… Read more ... 
Sew up a cute Christmas decoration for your door! Tamara Tripodi shares a tutorial at Therm O Web showing how you can make a braided fabric Christmas wreath. Make it look playful or modern or traditional depending on the fabrics… Read more ... 
A new set of curtains can do wonders to freshen up your kitchen. Sew4Home has a tutorial showing how you can sew a set of curtains with ribbon ties. They’ve got contrast panels across the top and bottom, and those… Read more ... 
This bean bag chair is the perfect spot for a child to nestle in with a good book or kick back to play some video games. Anna from Tea and a Sewing Machine shows how you can make one! The… Read more ... 
Vicky from Vicky Myers shows how she created this beautiful shibori indigo dyed quilt. A thrifted duvet cover was the jumping off point, and the source of the blue fabric for sashing and backing. The squares are made from white… Read more ... 
Sew a set of pumpkin pot holders to bring some Halloween and autumn cheer to your kitchen! They’re not hard to make and they’re totally cute. Shelly from Coral & Co. shares a tutorial. Quilting lines make the ridges of… Read more ... 
Kimberly from Sweet Red Poppy shows how you can sew a pom pom trim pillow with an invisible zipper for a closure. It’s super cute with a Halloween image on the front (heat transfer vinyl), but it would be cute… Read more ... 
This simple little fabric bucket can help organize a desk, a bathroom vanity, or any other space where small clutter tends to collect. Damjana from AppleGreen Cottage shares a tutorial showing how you can make them! They don’t take much… Read more ... 
Stephanie from Swoodson Says shares a tutorial for these cute – and quick to make – Halloween banners. They’re a fun way to decorate for Halloween, and when Halloween is over you can roll them up for easy storage till… Read more ... 
Simple Simon & Co shows how you can make this Halloween bat pillow. The design is simple but also quite striking, with felt bats silhouetted against a big yellow full moon. If you look closely at the phone you can… Read more ... 
Claire from Pillar Box Blue created this patchwork blanket from 3-4 wool sweaters. And look what she used for the binding! Recycled jeans waistbands! She’s got a tutorial showing how she made it. The wool makes a warm blanket and… Read more ...