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Head over to Blowing Away Out West to see how to make these farmhouse style Christmas aprons and decorative towels. The Christmas apron has three rows of ruffles made from coordinating prints. It would be pretty to wear while hosting… Read more ... 
Torie Jayne shows how you can sew a simple duffel bag with piped seams. It’s a good size to use for an gym bag or overnight bag and works equally well for boys or girls depending on the fabric you… Read more ... 
Hang a little winter scene on your Christmas tree with these stitched snow globe ornaments! Bev from Flamingo Toes shares a free pattern and tutorial. They’re made from fabric and felt with free motion stitching to outline the shapes. Sooo… Read more ... 
Kim from Bugaboo City used scrap fabrics to make the Christmas trees on this wooden sign. As a costumer, she has a healthy stash of scraps in different textures and colors. If your stash doesn’t have the more richly textured… Read more ... 
This faux fur Christmaas tree skirt is a beautiful finish for your Christmas tree! Alicia from Sew What Alicia has a tutorial showing how you can make one. The top is made from a faux fur and it’s lined with… Read more ... 
Claire from Pillar Box Blue shares a tutorial for making this cute pom pom Christmas tree pillow from an upcycled sweater. She used a green wool sweater which she felted before turning it into a pillow shaped like a Christmas… Read more ... 
Add some fun Christmas cheer to your kitchen with these cute Merry and Bright retro towels! Amanda from Jedi Craft Girl shares a tutorial and free pattern at Therm O Web. They’re quick to sew and make great gifts. Use… Read more ... 
Kim from Bugaboo City shows how you can use your scraps to make this beautiful Christmas tree banner. The edges are left raw, which gives it a lovely rustic look. Using scraps give a wonderful mix of color and pattern… Read more ... 
Kate from See Kate Sew shows how you can take an old sweater that you don’t wear any more and turn it into warm winter wear for your dog. This refashion works best for smaller dogs and her free pattern… Read more ... 
Packed away in my box of keepsakes from when my daughter (now a teen) was a baby are some of the teeny tiny socks that she wore. I can’t believe her feet were ever that little! Jessica from Cutesy Crafts… Read more ... 
This felt camper mini embroidery hoop art would be so cute on a Christmas tree! The little retro camper looks so happy and cozy parked in the snow. Bev from Flamingo Toes has a free pattern for making one. I… Read more ... 
My dreams of a 90s fashion revival are coming true this year! Velvet is back, though with a modern twist. Friday Pattern Company shares a free pattern for making a beanie hat, and it’s awesome made from a low pile… Read more ... 
Alicia from Sew What Alicia shows how you can make these faux fur trimmed sweater Christmas stockings. They’re beautiful from white sweater knit and a light brown faux fur, and have muslin ties to hang them up. Sweater knit fabric… Read more ... 
Heather Handmade shares a free sewing pattern and tutorial for making this loose fit drape cardigan with an asymmetrical hem. Make it from a knit fabric for a lightweight wrap. With the loose fit, one size will fit most people. … Read more ... 
Delia from Delia Creates shows how you can create this lovely clutch bag embellished with small leather blooms. The bag is just beg enough to hold a phone and wallet, perfect for an evening out. The leather anemones are cut… Read more ...