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Amy from Positively Splendid shows how you can sew a portable first aid kit so you’re always prepared for life’s little emergencies. It’s a roll-up organizer with pockets to hold band-aids, tissues, ointments, etc. It rolls up and ties shut… Read more ... 
Transform a plain composition book into a sleek, modern journal! Sara from Sew Sweetness shares a video tutorial for making a simple composition book cover from cork or leather (or any fabric that won’t fray). She includes a pattern you… Read more ... 
Katie from Skunkboy shares a tutorial at A Beautiful Mess showing how you can make this gathered half apron. Choose two coordinating fabrics – one for the main apron, and a contrast for the band and pockets – and sew… Read more ... 
This hexagon coaster makes the prettiest spot to park a mug of coffee or hot tea. It makes a great gift, too, if you can bring yourself to part with it. Stephanie from Swoodson Says shows how you can create… Read more ... 
Who doesn’t love pie? Lori Holt from Bee In My Bonnet shares a tutorial for making this scrappy pie pincushion! Love!! The pie top is made from a patchwork of scrappy wedges, much like the pieces of a pie. You… Read more ... 
Custom pillowcases can add a pop of fun and personality to your bedding set. They’re super easy to sew, so there’s no excuse not to make some! Alicia from Sew What Alicia shares a tutorial showing how. A standard pillowcase… Read more ... 
Over the years I have acquired quite the fabric stash. I’m lucky enough to have a room almost big enough to hold it all! But as nice as it is to have all that fabric at my fingertips, every now… Read more ... 
Oh, how I am loving this embroidery hoop art by Bev of Flamingo Toes! It has alll my favorite things – ric rac and pom poms and gingham and a good pun. It would make the cutest Valentine’s art, or… Read more ... 
Cath at Wombat Quilts shares a tutorial for making a couple of quilt blocks that are perfect for using your mini charm squares or small scraps. Each block is made from 2 1/2″ squares of fabric, plus some larger strips… Read more ... 
I don’t buy sleepwear very often, but when I do I’m always disappointed with the selection. It’s either too cutesy, or too sexy, or poorly made. Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shares a free pattern and tutorial… Read more ... 
Celebrate your wanderlust with this camper van embroidery hoop art! Vicky from Vicky Myers Creations shares a free pattern and tutorial. The design would also be great to put on the front of a pillow or tote bag – especially… Read more ... 
This travel felt board provides quiet – and unplugged – play for kids when you’re out and about. The felt board folds up and snaps shut into a notebook sized folio, and even has a pocket attached to hold all… Read more ... 
Sheryl from Pattern Scissors Cloth shows an invisible binding technique for finish off the necklines and armholes of a bodice. It’s a beautiful finish. Not only are there no visible stitches on the outside, but the inside has a clean… Read more ... 
I have recently begun knitting. It’s enjoyable for me, but I’m still not anywhere near where I could take on a project as large as a sweater. Beth from The Renegade Seamstress shows how you can using your sewing skills,… Read more ... 
Hooded towels are an easy project to make for kids. Amber from Crazy Little Projects has a tutorial showing how. You’ll need a bath towel and coordinating hand towel. From there, it’s just a few easy seams to turn it… Read more ...