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Sew a set of Sherlock Gnomes stuffed pillow characters! Ashley from Make It and Love It has a free pattern and tutorial for making them! The soft gnome characters are made from fleece and are totally huggable and snuggleable. Perfect… Read more ... 
Hang some felt shamrocks in your window for a cute and easy St. Patrick’s Day decoration! Cindy from Skip To My Lou has a tutorial and free template. They’re easy to make from craft felt. Her template includes three sizes… Read more ... 
Depending on what you’re sewing, you may need to add some extra stability to your fabric. Bags in particular need this stability, but also some home dec projects or collars or cuffs when you sewing clothing. Fusible interfacing adds that… Read more ... 
These candy wrapper key fobs are the perfect excuse to buy a bag (or two, or three) of your favorite candy! Joan from Lazy Girl Designs shows how you can use the bag to create a fun and colorful key… Read more ... 
These pom pom dinner napkins are super cute and easy to sew spring decor! These gorgeous napkins are the perfect addition to your Easter table. Shelly from Coral & Co. has a tutorial showing how to make them. The mini … Read more ... 
Sachiko from Tea Rose Home shows how to make a tote that’s perfect for trips to the library! The bag is roomy to hold all the books you’re taking to and from the library. A zippered pocket on the inside… Read more ... 
Bring a little luck your way this St. Patrick’s Day with a handmade felt leprechaun! Mollie from Wild Olive shares the free pattern and tutorial over at Handmade Charlotte. He’s absolutely adorable!! and with hidden magnets in his hands, he… Read more ... 
These Salad Bowl covers are the perfect fit for any spring or summer picnic. Make your salad or dessert and cover it easily with it’s own custom bowl cover. There’s no need for plastic wrap or foil. An added bonus,… Read more ... 
This girls tunic top is perfect for playtime or school! Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shares a a free pattern and tutorial. It’s made from knit fabric and has a high low ruffle and 3/4 sleeves. She… Read more ... 
This reversible softie would be a cute surprise to include in your child’s Easter basket. One side is an Easter egg, but when you turn it inside out you’ve got a happy fleece chick! I’m sharing the free pattern and… Read more ... 
Sweater knit fabrics have beautiful drape and texture, but they can also be challenging to sew on. The loose knit means they stretch and unravel easily. Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shares some tips for sewing on… Read more ... 
These zip pouches with little gold bows are the cutest!! Bev from Flamingo Toes shares a tutorial showing how to make one. The florals and the little bow give are so pretty and feminine – perfect for a makeup bag… Read more ... 
Anna from Tea and a Sewing Machine shows how you can sew these pretty pincushions. The patchwork lets you use some of your smaller fabric scraps and trims. The pincushion makes a pretty place to store your needles and pins. … Read more ... 
Make a plain Easter basket something special by adding ruffles to the outside. Amber from Crazy Little Projects has a tutorial showing how. Use coordinating fabrics for the three layered ruffles. If you made an Easter dress for your little… Read more ... 
When you stuff a flat pillow cover with a fluffy pillow insert dog ears are pretty much inevitable. You know, those flat bits of fabric in the corners where the pillow insert doesn’t quite reach. There’s a fix for that. … Read more ...