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Extra surface space for organizing can be hard to come by in a craft room (or office, or your kids’ room.) When you don’t have any more table space for baskets to organize your small stuff, look to your walls. … Read more ... 
I see lots of pretty chiffon prints at the fabric store, but I rarely buy them because I don’t know a quick, easy project to make from them. Kimberly from Sweet Red Poppy has a great idea for those chiffon… Read more ... 
Don’t you hate it when most of you is all warm and snuggly under a blanket, but your feet keep popping out the bottom and getting cold? The Blipper will keep that from happening. A fleece blanket with a foot… Read more ... 
Look at this cute sweatshirt tunic you can sew for a little girl! Emily from Life Sew Savory shares a free pattern and tutorial. It has the loose fit and comfort of a sweatshirt, but the three-quarter sleeves and contrast… Read more ... 
Amy from Positively Splendid shows how you can sew a portable first aid kit so you’re always prepared for life’s little emergencies. It’s a roll-up organizer with pockets to hold band-aids, tissues, ointments, etc. It rolls up and ties shut… Read more ... 
These felt love note envelopes are a cute way to decorate for Valentine’s Day! Amy from Ameroonie Designs shares a tutorial and free pattern at Polka Dot Chair. Her pattern includes 4 designs for envelope backs, 4 envelope fronts, and… Read more ... 
Transform a plain composition book into a sleek, modern journal! Sara from Sew Sweetness shares a video tutorial for making a simple composition book cover from cork or leather (or any fabric that won’t fray). She includes a pattern you… Read more ... 
Katie from Skunkboy shares a tutorial at A Beautiful Mess showing how you can make this gathered half apron. Choose two coordinating fabrics – one for the main apron, and a contrast for the band and pockets – and sew… Read more ... 
This hexagon coaster makes the prettiest spot to park a mug of coffee or hot tea. It makes a great gift, too, if you can bring yourself to part with it. Stephanie from Swoodson Says shows how you can create… Read more ... 
Who doesn’t love pie? Lori Holt from Bee In My Bonnet shares a tutorial for making this scrappy pie pincushion! Love!! The pie top is made from a patchwork of scrappy wedges, much like the pieces of a pie. You… Read more ... 
Custom pillowcases can add a pop of fun and personality to your bedding set. They’re super easy to sew, so there’s no excuse not to make some! Alicia from Sew What Alicia shares a tutorial showing how. A standard pillowcase… Read more ... 
Over the years I have acquired quite the fabric stash. I’m lucky enough to have a room almost big enough to hold it all! But as nice as it is to have all that fabric at my fingertips, every now… Read more ... 
Oh, how I am loving this embroidery hoop art by Bev of Flamingo Toes! It has alll my favorite things – ric rac and pom poms and gingham and a good pun. It would make the cutest Valentine’s art, or… Read more ... 
Cath at Wombat Quilts shares a tutorial for making a couple of quilt blocks that are perfect for using your mini charm squares or small scraps. Each block is made from 2 1/2″ squares of fabric, plus some larger strips… Read more ... 
I don’t buy sleepwear very often, but when I do I’m always disappointed with the selection. It’s either too cutesy, or too sexy, or poorly made. Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shares a free pattern and tutorial… Read more ...