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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 ... 
Sew a kitchen scarf towel that you can wear around your neck while cooking, so you’ve always got a towel within easy reach. This is such a great idea! The section that you wear around the neck is made from… Read more ... 
This list of sewing patterns and sewing tutorials is for Hot pads for the kitchen. Hot pads are great for anyone who is starting out sewing or has limited time to sew.
Hot pads, also known as trivets or pot… Read more ... 
These simple farmhouse style pot holders are beautiful! They’re also easy to sew. Farmhouse on Boone has a tutorial showing how to make some. Finished dimensions are approximately 9″ x 9″, big enough to protect your hands even when pulling… Read more ... 
A small fabric box is perfect for organizing small things! Random office supplies look cute in a fabric box. Small toys look organized and cleaned up when sorted into a small fabric box. Even toiletries can be containerized easily with… Read more ... 
When it comes to quilting, there are many different patterns and techniques to choose from. One unique and versatile option is the quillow, which is a combination of a quilt and a pillow. The main concept of a quillow is… Read more ... 
Sew a triangle wedge pillow to lean against when reading in bed. The triangle shape is also good for elevating the head while sleeping, to help keep with respiratory issues. The angle of the wedge allows you to create either… Read more ... 
Enjoy a pint of your favorite ice cream without freezing your fingers off! This DIY ice cream pint cozy is a quick project you can sew up in an afternoon – and then reward yourself for a job well done… Read more ... 
Knotted corners are a fun detail on these pillow covers! And making them from different fabrics on the front and back adds even more punch. They’re cute made from prints but they’d also be quite striking made from solids. See… Read more ... 
Stitch up a pretty bowl full of lemons and limes with this free sewing pattern! The Yellow Birdhouse has a free pattern for making these adorable lemons and limes from felt. The pattern includes a full lemon or line as… Read more ... 
A table runner is an easy way to change up the look of a room! They store small and you can change them out for the seasons – or just your mood. Heather Handmade has an easy sewing tutorial showing… Read more ... 
So you might remember that a few months ago we shared a roundup of over 33 Flannel projects Well this roundup is all about those old Flannel shirts.
Upcycling old flannel shirts into new and useful items is a great… Read more ... 
Sew a new oven mitt for your kitchen – or to give as a gift! A pretty new oven mitt and some kitchen utensils always makes a nice housewarming gift. Happiest Camper has a tutorial showing how to make one,… Read more ...