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This Thanksgiving tablecloth is nothing short of brilliant. With heat transfer wreath designs around each placesetting, it’s a tablecloth and placemat all in one. Jennifer at The Craft Patch shares a tutorial showing how she made it. The dropcloth she… Read more ... 
Cheryl from Simply Shoeboxes shows how you can make a simple tote from just two fat quarters. She makes them for Operation Christmas Child boxes and has streamlined the construction so she can sew them up quickly, because the… Read more ... 
Claire from Pillar Box Blue shows how you can make an Advent calendar out of recycled jeans. More specifically, recycled jeans pockets. It’s easy to make – and there’s no sewing required! You can put it all together with fusible… Read more ... 
These spider bean bags are perfect for Halloween class party and carnival games! Their little faces are trying to be scary but they’re just too goofy to be scary. And those floppy yarn legs! I’m sharing a free pattern and… Read more ... 
Take a thrifted wool sweater and turn it into a pretty little pumpkin! Thistlewood Farms has a tutorial showing how. This is such a cute project – and it looks so easy to make! I think the hardest part might… Read more ... 
This rope handle tote is perfect for busy moms! It’s roomy to hold all the stuff you need to keep with you throughout the day. You can sew one for yourself using the free pattern from Caroline at Sew Can… Read more ... 
Vicky from Vicky Meyers Creations sewed together 5-6 pairs of jeans to make this denim floor cushion. But before she sewed them together, she did a little shibori style bleach magic on them. She’s got a tutorial showing the process,… Read more ... 
When you’re pulling fabric from your stash, it’s hard to know exactly what you’re using. We buy fabric with the best of intentions, and maybe we even check the end of the bolt for important information like fabric type, care… Read more ... 
This piggyback circus clown and bear costume is cracking me up, and that’s just seeing the photos. I’m sure it’s even better in person! Ashley from Make It and Love It created it for her son, and she’s got a… Read more ... 
Skirts might be pretty on little girls, but they can limit the type of play they can do. It’s hard to jump or twirl flips when you’re afraid of your underwear showing! Emily from Life Sew Savory shows how you… Read more ... 
Even small treats can be made special when you take some care with the presentation. Jodie & Jen from Eighteen 25 show how you can make these black cat pouches to hold Halloween treats. You won’t believe what they use… Read more ... 
This pumpkin patch applique design is cute for Halloween and all the way through Thanksgiving! Lisa from A Spoonful of Sugar shares a tutorial and a free pattern. Stitch it out and frame it up for a pretty piece of… Read more ... 
Aprons make quick – and easy – handmade hostess gifts! Jess from Gracious Threads shows how you can sew an apron. It’s a half apron with pockets on the front and long waist ties. With the holiday season coming, go… Read more ... 
Check out the cool woven back on this tank! Anne from WobiSobi created the tank – and the woven detail – from a basic t-shirt. She’s got a tutorial on her blog showing how to do this refashion. There’s only… Read more ... 
Amanda from Jedi Craft Girl shares a tutorial at Them O Web for making this beautiful fall pillow with a rustic pumpkin applique. It’s made from a mix of prints in a neutral palette, with the word “fall” stitched across… Read more ...