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Christmas decorating doesn’t have to mean dragging out another box of glittery ornaments and wondering where on earth you packed the tree skirt last year. Sometimes the sweetest holiday touches are the handmade ones — and Christmas tree pillows are… Read more ... 
There is something ridiculously charming about gingerbread crafts at Christmas, isn’t there? They have all the cosy nostalgia of holiday baking without the sticky fingers, collapsing cookie roofs, or that one child who eats half the decorations before they make… Read more ... 
There’s something truly magical about cozying up on the couch during the holiday season, surrounded by twinkling lights, warm drinks, and the soft comfort of festive throw pillows. If you’re a sewist with a soft spot for Christmas, then you’re… Read more ... 
Spooky & Stitchable Gravestone Projects for Your Haunted Home If you’re the kind of Halloween lover who goes beyond pumpkins and spiders—this one’s for you! We’re diving six feet under (in the most creative way possible) with 13 tombstone sewing … Read more ... 
It’s that time of year when the nights get darker, the air gets crisper, and your inner maker is dying (pun intended) to get crafty. Halloween is just around the corner—and if you’re anything like us, you’re already dreaming up… Read more ... 
If you’ve been looking to elevate your sewing projects with a little extra flair, then appliqué is the perfect technique to learn, and this Ultimate Guide to Appliqué from The Crafty Gentleman has you covered! Whether you’re new to the… Read more ... 
If you love scrappy sewing projects, I’ve got a great Halloween sewing project to share with you today. This scrappy black cat throw pillow over at Therm O Web makes use of your black and orange fabric scraps to make… Read more ... 
Update your living room decor with some new throw pillows! Cami at Tidbits has a tutorial showing how to make a beautiful DIY quilted pillow cover. The simple diamond quilting design on a solid fabric creates an elegant accent for… Read more ... 
Sew a pillowcase with side ties so the pillow doesn’t slide out the end! You can find a tutorial over at I Can Sew This. You can make this cover for any size pillow. These would be beautiful for… Read more ... 
Here’s a fun something you can sew for your favorite gamer! Sew Simple Home has a free sewing pattern to make this video game controller plushie or pillow. This would make a fun accent piece for a kid’s or teen’s… Read more ... 
This roundup of sewing patterns and tutorials is all about Sewing Pillows for Christmas decor. All of these cushions would make wonderful handmade gifts for the holiday season. Cushions or pillows are great for decorating as they don’t take up… Read more ... 
The superstition associating black cats with bad luck is rooted in the European fear of darkness. Black cat superstition in Western culture dates back to Ancient Greece. In Japan, it is thought to be good luck if a black cat… Read more ... 
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 ... 
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 ...