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Sew a pillowcase with side ties so the pillow doesn’t slide out the end! You can find a tutorial over at I Can Sew This. You can make this cover for any size pillow. These would be beautiful for… Read more ... 
Primitive dolls/folk art doll is a broad type of folk art that includes elements of naïve and outsider art. The primitive folk art style is associated with the historical or early Americana era. Primitive crafts are typically rough and unsophisticated… Read more ... 
These oval quilted pot holders are a fun sewing project you can make in afternoon! They make great gifts, or make some for your own kitchen. They have pockets to better protect your hands from a hot pan, and hanging… Read more ... 
I know it’s not quite Christmas, but someone has to push you into the Christmas Crafting mindset. By the time the rest of the world is thinking about Christmas, you have lost valuable Christmas sewing time. These Christmas tree skirt… Read more ... 
Here’s a fun something you can sew for your favorite gamer! Sew Simple Home has a free sewing pattern to make this video game controller plushie or pillow. This would make a fun accent piece for a kid’s or teen’s… Read more ... 
This quilted fabric trivet is a quick project you can make for your kitchen! Craft Passion has a tutorial showing how to make one. These quilted trivets also make great gifts! They’re made from quilting weight cotton, which are available… Read more ... 
Hey there, fellow crafters! Get ready to add a touch of handmade charm to your kitchen with this fantastic list of 15 sewing patterns for delightful potholders! As a seasoned sewing enthusiast, I know how heartwarming it is to gift… Read more ... 
This roundup of sewing patterns and tutorials is all about Sewing Pillows for Christmas decor. All of these cushions would make wonderful handmade gifts for the holiday season. Cushions or pillows are great for decorating as they don’t take up… Read more ... 
Get a handle on your desk clutter with this tabletop organizer caddy. You can sew one for your home or office using a free pattern from Sew4Home. The boxy organizer has pockets around the outside to hold smaller items… Read more ... 
Bunting banners are a fun way to decorate for any holiday or occasion! Just make the flags in color prints that suit the occasion and you’ve got a pretty decoration. It’s better than crepe paper or streamers because you can… Read more ... 
Make a set of festive fall fabric coasters using a reverse applique technique! Easy Peasy Creative has a tutorial showing how to make these cute reverse applique pumpkin coasters. You only need small pieces of fabric so this is a… Read more ... 
The superstition associating black cats with bad luck is rooted in the European fear of darkness. Black cat superstition in Western culture dates back to Ancient Greece. In Japan, it is thought to be good luck if a black cat… Read more ... 
Add some extra padding – and a pop of color – to a chair with a DIY chair cushion. Hello Sewing has a tutorial showing how you can make one. These are great for dining chairs or maybe outdoor… Read more ... 
Fabric yo-yos are fun to make and a great way to use up your fabric scraps, but what to do with them? Why not use them to make a pretty wreath to hang on your door? You’ll need a lot… Read more ... 
Sew a round fabric basket to create a pretty plant pot or to organize your home. Fabric baskets are not difficult to sew and you can use them in so many ways. Heather Handmade has free sewing pattern to make… Read more ...