Tutorial: Snowman hot pad
A snowman is the December Hot Pad of the Month at Crafty Staci. He’s got a scarf and a hat (with a bell or pom pom), and of course a carrot nose. Staci shares a free pattern and tutorial… Read more ...
Tutorial: Fabric basket organizers
These fabric baskets provide cute organizing for a baby’s room, a child’s art space, or maybe your own desk top. Kate from See Kate Sew shows how you can make them. Choose some fun fabrics and sew up some organizers… Read more ...
Tutorial: No-sew pillow from a placemat
Cat from Mary Martha Mama shows how you can make a decorative pillow like this one, without sewing a stitch. The secret it is to start with a lined placemat. Once you have the right placement, it’s just a couple… Read more ...
Tutorial: JOY pom pom pillow
The embroidered letters and pom pom “O” lend a fun texture to this Joy pillow. Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shows how you can make it. The pillow cover is quick to sew, and you can do the handwork while… Read more ...
Tutorial: Letter to Santa Christmas pocket pillow
This Christmas pillow pockets has two pockets on the front – one where you can leave a letter to Santa, and another where you can leave some treats for him. It’s a great design for a novelty Christmas print. Cut… Read more ...
Sewing Tutorial: Faux industrial felt organization basket
If you like the look of industrial felt but not the price tag or limited colors available, check out this tutorial by Delia Creates. She shows how you can make a faux industrial felt using materials you can find at… Read more ...
Free pattern: Christmas ornament placemats
I am loving these Christmas ornament placemats! You can use them as individual placemats, or group them together to make a table runner or table mat. Sherri from Thread Riding Hood shares a free pattern and tutorial for making them.… Read more ...
Tutorial: How to measure to make curtains
The only thing I find difficult with making curtains is getting the measurements. The sewing part is easy, it’s figuring out how big to cut the fabric that stresses me out. Julie from Yulki’s Home Decor has a great tutorial… Read more ...
Tutorial: Santa throw pillow
Jill from Snugglebug University shares the tutorial making for this adorable Santa throw pillow. His face, beard, and hat are all made from straight seams, with Sherpa fleece for the beard and the fur trim on the hat. You can… Read more ...
Tutorial: Christmas kitchen gift set
This Christmas kitchen set includes a double-ended oven mitt and two coordinating towels. It makes a great hostess gift, or perhaps something to spruce up your own holiday decor. Peta from She Quilts A Lot shows how you can make… Read more ...
Free pattern: Polar bear holiday pillow
Kim from Bugaboo City shares a tutorial for making this sweet polar bear holiday pillow. As awww cute as he is, he’s actually quite easy to make. She includes a free pattern, too. If you wanted to make a set… Read more ...
Free pattern: Mega Dump Truck Floor Pillow
This Mega Dump Truck floor pillow is a fun place for little kids to read a book or watch TV or snuggle down for a nap. Stephanie from Swoodson Says shares a free pattern for making it. You can make… Read more ...
Tutorial: Faux fur blanket
This faux fur blanket is so beautiful! Erin from Sewbon shares a tutorial showing how you can make one. You can line it with any type of fabric. The plaid that she uses looks to be either a shirting or… Read more ...
Tutorial: Sewing pattern tissue wreath
I can’t count the number of times I’ve been “gifted” a stack of used sewing patterns by a well meaning friend who didn’t understand that the pattern is essentially useless if it’s not complete or it’s already been cut into… Read more ...
Tutorial: Reading blanket that keeps your arms covered
Reading a book while curled up in bed is a happy luxury. But when it’s cool outside of the covers, your book holding hand can get cold. Detective Houndstooth shows how you can make a reading blanket, with arms sewn… Read more ...