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Pattern Revolution has a cute idea for using your smaller scraps. Use them to make a vintage inspired spool wreath! Instead of using actual vintage spools to make the wreath, small craft store spools are wrapped in “thread” made from… Read more ... 
These small cube storage bins are made from a couple of fat quarters! Michele from The Scrap Shoppe shares a tutorial at Crafts Unleashed for making these fabric storage boxes. Finished dimensions are 6″ x 6″ x 6″. They’re the… Read more ... 
Ohhh, this alpaca hoop art!! Not only is it adorable with a capital “A”, but Bustle and Sew has a free pattern for you to make one. It’s hand stitched from felt, with a scrap of a cotton print used… Read more ... 
Lots of kids love Lego Ninjago. With the new movie coming out, there are sure to be even more Lego Ninjago obsessed kids. Amber from Crazy Little Projects shares a tutorial for making a Lego Ninjago pillowcase that’s sure to… Read more ... 
Vicky from Vicky Myers breathed some new life into old towels by adding a scrap fabric bias binding around the edges. This is a completely recycled/upcycled project making use of old towels and also fabric scraps for the binding. The… Read more ... 
These gorgeous Boho pillows are made from recycled jeans and some sari border prints. Claire from Pillar Box Blue created them and she’s got a tutorial showing how she did it. Old jeans are pretty easy to find. We all… Read more ... 
An envelope style pillow cover is a super easy sewing project, but it sure packs a big punch. You can change the look of a sitting area – maybe even an entire room – with just a few of these… Read more ... 
A microwave potato bag will help keep your potato from drying out while you’re cooking it in the microwave. Kimbo from A Girl and a Glue Gun shows how you can sew a microwave potato bag. It’s insulated with cotton… Read more ... 
Hot glue as a fabric embellishment? I’d never thought of it before, but it turns out it can be quite pretty. Amy from Positively Splendid used hot glue and paint to create an embellished pillow for fall. I’d expect the… Read more ... 
Pamper yourself with a soft satin and flannel pillowcase for your bedding. Sew4Home shows how to make them. The main pillowcase is made from satin, with a contrast cuff at the side from flannel. Their tutorial has measurements to make… 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 ... 
Use sequin trim 
to “draw” a sparkly pumpkin on a pillow! Aki from Minted Strawberry shares a tutorial at Crafts Unleashed showing how. It’s a super easy project and it’ll be cute for Halloween all the way through Thanksgiving.
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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 ... 
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 ... 
Kirstin from kojodesigns shows how she created this ah-mazing felt flower garland for her daughter’s birthday party. It took some time to create, but the result is so gorgeous! And, after the party she was able to reuse the garland… Read more ...