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Advent calendars are a fun way for kids to mark the days until Christmas. Heather from Heather Handmade shows how you can sew this cute Christmas tree Advent calendar. Numbered pockets across the bottom hold little felt ornaments that are… Read more ... 
Cathi from Scratch and Stitch has a free pattern for the cutest snowman Christmas stocking! He’s even wearing a little hat and scarf to keep him warm! I’m loving the little knotted scarf! The hat and scarf are both Dollar … Read more ... 
A handwritten recipe card from a loved one is a family treasure. Bev from Flamingo Toes shows how you can use a handwritten recipe to create a keepsake recipe dishtowel. This would make a beautiful gift to give to family… Read more ... 
This Epattern contains all three designs you see above. Your family is sure to get a kick out of Christmas with these incredibly cute Shoe Stockings. Patterns and full instructions are included for a saddle shoe, docksider, and high-top tennis… Read more ... 
Upcycle an old pair of jeans into a crayon holder that makes a great gift for a child! Stephanie from Swoodson Says has a tutorial showing ho to make one. The upcycled denim on the outside of crayon roll gives… Read more ... 
These retro mod Christmas ornaments are so cute – and they’re easy to make! Damjana at AppleGreen Cottage has a free pattern you can use to make them. Her pattern includes several shapes and sizes so you can sew up… Read more ... 
This fun Advent calendar is made up of little felt stockings holding a treat or message for each day leading up to Christmas. from My Sew Bliss has a tutorial and free pattern you can use to make one. The… Read more ... 
While I rarely use my iron with my laundry, it gets a LOT of use in my sewing room! And with all that use, it gets messy pretty easily and then that gunk can get transferred to my fabric that… Read more ... 
Emily from Life Sew Savory has a free sewing pattern you can use to sew these pretty quilted stockings. The quilted design is made with paper piecing. She also has a free pattern for a coordinating quilted tree skirt so… Read more ... 
The applique designs on these Christmas placemats are inspired by Henri Matisse paper cut-outs. Suzy Quilts has a free pattern and tutorial you can use to make some to set around your Christmas table. She keeps this a quick project… Read more ... 
These charming triangle zipper pouches are easy to sew from your scraps! Minki Kim shares a tutorial over at We All Sew showing how you can sew up this cute little pouch. They make great little gifts, especially with a… Read more ... 
Older kids and teens are hard to buy for, but gift cards and cash are always a welcome gift! Gemia from Phat Quarters shares a free pattern for these small Christmas stockings that are sized just right to hold a… Read more ... 
Decorating for the holidays or just sprucing up your home for each new season is easier than ever. Use a bit of machine- or hand-applique to turn purchased dish towels into eye-catching accessories. All you need is a cotton dish… Read more ... 
Chelsea from Sew Simple Home shows how you can adapt a basic girls’ party dress bodice to give it a lace top and sleeves. The lace bodice is such a pretty detail for a dress! The lace makes the dress… Read more ... 
New jammies are so much fun at Christmas! Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shows how you can sew a simple raglan sleeve pajama top for kids. Raglan sleeve tops are easy to make, so you can sew… Read more ...