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A fidget quilt, which is a lap quilt, provides stimulation for the fidgeting hands of people who have Alzheimer’s, dementia, and autism. Many nursing facilities find fidget quilts helpful for their patients and request organizations to make them for community… Read more ... 
This Greek god costume is amazing! The costume is for Poseidon, and features like an octopus belt buckle, fins on the arm guards, and a long netted scarf to associate him with the sea. Ashley from Make It and Love… Read more ... 
This bat bow tie is the perfect thing to wear to a Halloween party when you don’t feel like dressing up all the way in a costume. Mike from The Crafty Gentleman shares a tutorial and free pattern for making… Read more ... 
Who says you can’t make Christmas decorations out of old jeans? These upcycled jeans Christmas trees would look fabulous on any Christmas mantle! Claire from Pillar Box Blue has a tutorial showing how to make them. They are made with… Read more ... 
My daughter pretty much lives in hoodies
during the fall and winter months. And why not – they’re soft and warm and the perfect casual wear. Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns shares a free pattern and sewing tutorial showing how… Read more ... 
Save your old jeans to make a beautiful quilt! The denim makes a sturdy quilt, great for picnics or for bedding. Autumn from It’s Always Autumn has a tutorial showing how you can make one. She uses long rectangles of… Read more ... 
These handy cosmetic pouches have zippers that open wide when you need to get into your pouch, but then snap down at the sides when the pouch is closed. Caroline has a great tutorial showing how you can make one. … Read more ... 
Kim from Bugaboo City shows how she used some buffalo check burlap to make an adorable fall pumpkin banner. It’s a quick little project that makes a cute decoration for the whole fall season, from Halloween through Thanksgiving.
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A patchwork pumpkin makes a pretty focal piece to each of the blocks in this fall quilt. Amanda from Jedi Craft Girl shares a tutorial with you at Therm O Web. At 38″ square, it’s big enough to hang on… Read more ... 
How adorable is this Sophie the Giraffe costume for a baby!!! Lindsay from Shrimp Salad Circus has a tutorial showing how you can DIY it. It’s easier than you think because you start with a purchased footed onesie and cap… Read more ... 
It’s fairly easy to find old cones of thread at estate sales and flea markets. The old spools and cones are charming, but they’re no good for sewing. There’s a good chance the thread is rotten. But that’s no reason… Read more ... 
Turn some old sweaters into a cute Celtic knot pillow! Claire from Pillar Box Blue has a tutorial showing how to do it. You’ll need just the sleeves of the sweater, which leaves the main portion of the sweater for… Read more ... 
Alicia from Sew What Alicia shares the coolest Christmas gift idea – a sewing kit packaged up in a mason jar! The mason jar
includes everything someone needs to sew a simple pillowcase. It’s a great way to introduce… Read more ... 
Even the laziest cat needs a toy and playtime. Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shows how you can sew a cute little catnip toy for your cat. The little felt monster has catnip tucked into his belly,… Read more ... 
Stephanie from Swoodson Says shows how she created this amazing dragon costume using a purchased hoodie as a base. Starting with the hoodie means that most of the complicated sewing is already done for you – the sleeves, the zipper,… Read more ...