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Sew4Home shows how you can sew your fabric scraps into these fun pinwheel coasters. They’re a great project to get you started quilting, as they use a basic half-square triangle to make the pinwheel designs. Use bright prints and colors… Read more ... 
Applique is an easy way to personalize a sewing project, from clothing to bags to home decor. You can even applique on items you’ve purchased, like a t-shirt or plain tote or dish towel, to make a quick and easy… Read more ... 
Patch pockets are both easy and difficult to sew, depending on the placement and purpose of your pocket. On the inside of a tote bag, they’re super easy to add because you don’t have to worry so much about the… Read more ... 
See how you can sew a gorgeous tote from burlap! This color blocked tote is a great project for beginner sewists. Petro from Easy Peasy Creative has a tutorial showing how you can make one. The burlap is especially fun… Read more ... 
These are the perfect DIY luggage tags to make any luggage stand out in a crowd. Sew Very Crafty shares a tutorial showing how you can sew some up for yourself! They are easy to make and require just a… Read more ... 
A wet swimsuit can make a mess out of the inside of a pool or beach tote! Make a waterproof swimsuit bag to tote your wet suit home from the pool. Crystal from Stitched By Crystal shares a tutorial at… Read more ... 
This handy little project doubles as a game board, complete with button checkers in their own pocket, or a mug mat! Staci from Crafty Staci has a tutorial showing how you can make this clever game board. The top has… Read more ... 
One of the many things about summer I look forward to are the strawberries being in season. These quilted strawberry coasters have me dreaming of summer strawberries! Nadra from Ellis & Higgs guest blogs at Diary of a Quilter with… Read more ... 
Buttons and buttonholes give apparel sewists fits! But anyone can sew a beautiful button placket with the right tools and a few little tips. Mac from Sew Altered Style shares her best tips for sewing buttonholes that look great, plus… Read more ... 
These little cork fabric wallets are so easy to make, and Caroline from Sew Can She shows how! Cork fabric doesn’t fray so there’s no need to finish the edges. A snap makes a quick and easy closure. Add a… Read more ... 
I’m loving these aprons made from the new Sunnyside Ave collection by Amy Smart. Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shares a free sewing pattern for making them, and she includes three sizes – toddler, tween, and adult. … Read more ... 
This little girl’s layered gingham skirt is perfect for 4th of July celebrations! Shelly from Coral & Co shares a tutorial showing how you can make one. The gingham fabric is classic Americana, and those pom poms are just adorable.… Read more ... 
How cute is this embroidered camera strap! Holly from Club Crafted shows how you can make one in an easy-to-follow tutorial for embroidering a fun saying and then sewing it into a custom camera strap for use with any camera.… Read more ... 
Sew the perfect mixed stripe flare dress for summer, spring and fall! Remona from The Stitching Scientist shares a tutorial and a free pattern. It’s made from striped knit fabric. Move around your fabric to create customized stripe layout. Her… Read more ... 
George the Puppy is a cute – and free – softie pattern from Sis Boom! Sew him up from your favorite cotton prints! He’s easy to sew and perfect for snuggling or as an accent to a child’s bedding set.… Read more ...