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A microwave potato bag will help keep your potato from drying out while you’re cooking it in the microwave. Kimbo from A Girl and a Glue Gun shows how you can sew a microwave potato bag. It’s insulated with cotton… Read more ... 
Need some motivation to get out there and get your exercise? Mandy from Sugar Bee Crafts shows how you can create running headbands with fun motivational phrases to keep you focused on your goal. The wide headbands are made from… Read more ... 
Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shows how you can sew an insulated lunch bag. It’s great for back-to-school, or just brown bagging it for work lunch breaks. It has a zip top and nylon webbing handles. Made from oilcloth on… Read more ... 
Hot glue as a fabric embellishment? I’d never thought of it before, but it turns out it can be quite pretty. Amy from Positively Splendid used hot glue and paint to create an embellished pillow for fall. I’d expect the… Read more ... 
This happy smiling sun is the hoop art design of the month from Crafty Staci. She’s got a tutorial and a free pattern for you! And while an August sun can be blistering, this guy is all smiles with… Read more ... 
Autumn from It’s Always Autumn shares a free pattern for making a t-shirt with a pretty flutter sleeve. A flutter sleeve is pretty loose and flowy, which can lead to your bra showing when you lift your arms. Her pattern… Read more ... 
Emily from Life Sew Savory shows how you can make a beautiful maxi dress for a little girl, and it’s not hard at all. It’s made with a t-shirt bodice and a long, full skirt. Because you’re starting with a… Read more ... 
Bev from Flamingo Toes has a free pattern and tutorial for making her Vintage Daydream Neighborhood table runner. I am in love with the sweet little fabric house appliques! Even when made up in coordinating fabrics, they each have their… Read more ... 
Use sequin trim 
to “draw” a sparkly pumpkin on a pillow! Aki from Minted Strawberry shares a tutorial at Crafts Unleashed showing how. It’s a super easy project and it’ll be cute for Halloween all the way through Thanksgiving.
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This whale softie has a cute boxy body and little whale fins, and of course a curved whale tail! Audrey Pettit shares a free pattern and tutorial at Therm O Web. Make him from an ocean themed print for a… Read more ... 
These leaf coasters by A Spoonful of Sugar are so pretty for fall! Make them up in fall colors for a traditional look, or brights for a more modern design. The gathers at the stem make them slightly dimensional –… Read more ... 
Remona from The Stitching Scientist sewed up this pretty carry on duffel bag, inspired by Vera Bradley bags that she loves. The duffel is designed to fit in the carry-on bin on an airplane. x 10″ deep. The boxy duffel… Read more ... 
Millie from Sewing Machines Plus shows how you can sew a kinchaku Japanese drawstring bag. Depending on the size you make, you can use it as a purse or a lunch bag or a jewelry pouch. The pouch can be… Read more ... 
Kirstin from kojodesigns shows how she created this ah-mazing felt flower garland for her daughter’s birthday party. It took some time to create, but the result is so gorgeous! And, after the party she was able to reuse the garland… Read more ... 
Kimbo from A Girl and a Glue Gun shows how to make a fleece bean bag. Actually, she shows you TWO ways to make a fleece bean bag. The first is made like a drum, with a flat round top. … Read more ...