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Need a last minute gift for a new baby? If you’ve got 2 yards of fabric (plus some batting) and 30 minutes, you can make a sweet blanket. Kate from See Kate Sew has a tutorial showing how to make… Read more ... 
This Halloween bag makes a cute trick-or-treat tote! There’s plenty of room for all the candy the kids will be getting, but you could also just carry it as a fun everyday tote with a Halloween message on it. Becca… Read more ... 
This spider mug mat makes a cute place for you to place a mug of coffee (or tea, of hot chocolate). Staci from Crafty Staci has a tutorial and free pattern for you to make one. This little guy is… Read more ... 
These repurposed denim feathers make a gorgeous Boho wall hanging! Claire from Pillar Box Blue shows how you can make them! It’s a great use for denim scrap. Depending on the direction you cut your denim, your feather can either… Read more ... 
This apple banner adds a warm fall welcome to your front door! Three plaid and gingham red apples are stitched on a rustic osnaburg (muslin-like fabric) background. A cedar wood pants hanger makes an easy way to hang it, and… Read more ... 
Many a sewing project involves sewing two pieces right sides together, and then turning them right side out through a hole you leave in the stitch line. But once you get it turned right side out, you’ve got to close… Read more ... 
These little Bit O’ Kindness pouches sew up quickly and are the perfect place to stash a little coinage or a small gift for someone. Caroline from Sew Can She has a tutorial showing how you can make them. The… Read more ... 
This truck full of pumpkins tells you fall is here! Bev from Flamingo Toes created this sweet autumn embroidery hoop art, and she shares the free pattern on her blog. She uses a mix of embroidery and applique to create… Read more ... 
What do you do when a sewing pattern fits perfectly through the shoulders and arms, but too tight through the bust? A full bust adjustment! It’s a relatively simple adjustment to make. Mayra from So Sew Easy has a tutorial… Read more ... 
A fabric storage basket may not immediately come to mind as a great gift, but I don’t of anyone who can’t use a nice basket somewhere in their house. And made from fabric, you can suit any style or decor! … Read more ... 
Brittni from Paper & Stitch shows how you can create a shibori effect on textiles – but instead of indigo dye she uses bleach. Kind of a reverse shibori, removing color rather than adding color. She used this technique to… Read more ... 
This versatile cardigan gives you many looks from just one garment. You can sew one with this free pattern from So Sew Easy! And not only is the cardigan versatile, but so is the pattern. It’s easy to change the… Read more ... 
How much fun is it for children to accessories their dolls and stuffed toys with doll diapers?! With this free pattern from Cucicucicoo, some fleece and velcro, you can quickly create nappies that will fit their standard sized dollies! … Read more ... 
This handy hanging dish towel is simple to make using an inexpensive hot pad and a kitchen towel. Simple Simon & Co. shares a tutorial at Polka Dot Chair showing how to do it. The towel buttons around an oven… Read more ... 
I love a good pun, and this Halloween shirt pairs a pun with a Maroon 5 song that also happens to be one of my favorite songs. Alicia from Sew What Alicia shares a tutorial at free cut file at… Read more ...