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The happy turkey on this quilted table runner would make a fun accent for a Thanksgiving table! It could also be a cute mini quilt to hang on a wall or door. Caroline from Sew Can She has a free… Read more ... 
This quilted table runner hot pad is perfect for Thanksgiving meals! The patchwork plaid looks nice as table decor, but it’s also a hot pad so you can fill it with warm dishes when it’s time to serve dinner. The… Read more ... 
These tweed and wood oversized acorns make beautiful autumn decor pieces! Sarah from Sadie Seasongoods shows how you can make them out of thrifted materials . The tweed is actually upcycled from thrifted tweed jackets!
Click below for her tutorial:… Read more ... 
With Thanksgiving and Christmas coming we all like to host nice dinners. Cloth napkins help to set an elegant table and can be sewn up in no time at all. Carrie from Kenarry has a tutorial showing how you can… Read more ... 
I love decorating with garlands at Christmas, but wow they’re expensive to buy! Melissa from Polka Dot Chair shows how you can make a sweet felt holly garland that will add holiday cheer to any room. It’s super easy to… Read more ... 
Cheryl from Sew Can Do shows how you can make a 3-D fabric cornucopia you can actually fill with veggies for Thanksgiving. It makes an amazing table centerpiece (or fun plush for the kids!). You can make it from a… Read more ... 
A seam isn’t necessarily finished when you get to the end of your fabric. If the seam will get much wear or is not completely hidden between layers of fabric, you really should go back and “finish” your seam. Finishing… Read more ... 
Brandy from Gluesticks shows how you can sew a simple fleece muff for kids to keep their hands warm when they’re out in the cold.
Click below for her tutorial: Hand Warmer Muff Sewing Tutorial: Fleece, Cozy and Warm!,… Read more ... 
This free plush polar bear sewing pattern and tutorial is the perfect DIY gift for kids (and adults!). Fluffmonger shares the free pattern for Mr. Foofs. You can customize his adorable self by adding a cowl to keep his neck… Read more ... 
This sashiko coin purse is a pretty way to carry your change (or other small items), and it’s a great scrapbusting project, too! Vicky from Vicky Myers Creations shares a sewing tutorial showing how you can make one. Pull out… Read more ... 
After the turkey and the dressing, the rolls and the potatoes, comes the pie! Bev fro Flamingo Toes shares a free pattern for making the cutest embroidery hoop art that celebrates the perfect ending to a Thanksgiving meal. Is it… Read more ... 
Having a pet dog in the family is like having another child at times! Don’t forget them this Christmas and make your beloved pet their own personalized paw stocking. Claire from Pillar Box Blue has a tutorial and free stocking… Read more ... 
Sew a wool “sack bag” for the perfect accent to your fall wardrobe! Emily from Life Sew Savory has a free sewing pattern and tutorial for you. It’s a big slouchy bag with a fun casual look. You can make… Read more ... 
I love my fabric scraps, but sometimes it feels like I’m drowning in them! It’s good to save your scraps but you need a system for organizing and storing them so they’ll be useful to you rather than just in… Read more ... 
Mandy from Sugar Bee Crafts shows how you can make this super simple fleece hat. It’s easy enough for beginners to make! It takes just a couple of seams to make one! This would be a great project to make… Read more ...