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Tutorial: Decorative stitch hot pads

December 16, 2015 by Anne Weaver

For as many decorative stitches that you find on a typical Janome sewing machine, they rarely get used. But here’s a project that puts those stitches front and center. Sew4Home shows how to make hot pads accented with decorative stitches. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Snowman hot pad

December 15, 2015 by Anne Weaver

A snowman is the December Hot Pad of the Month at Crafty Staci. He’s got a scarf and a hat (with a bell or pom pom), and of course a carrot nose. Staci shares a free pattern and tutorial… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Easy Minecraft cube plushies

December 15, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Kirstin from Kojodesigns shows how she created this set of Minecraft plushies as a last minute Christmas gift for her son. They’re all based on a simple cube shape plushie, but by changing out the color of felt and adding… Read more ...

Free pattern: Easy fleece mittens

December 14, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Denise from DIY Crush shares a free sewing pattern for making a pair of fleece mittens. They’re easy to sew, with each mitten requiring just one easy seam and some hemming. Her free pattern comes in sizes small, medium, and… Read more ...

Tutorial: Interactive Santa applique for a Christmas shirt

December 14, 2015 by Anne Weaver

This interactive Santa applique would make the cutest Christmas shirt or sweater for a child! Anna from Tea and a Sewing Machine shares a tutorial. The applique is made of two parts – a chimney pocket and a Santa that… Read more ...

Tutorial: Little Reader library tote

December 14, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Mary from Craft Buds shares a tutorial at Sew Mama Sew for making her Little Reader library tote bag. The squared bottom and sides give room to carry lots of books home from the library. There’s a small pocket where… Read more ...

Free pattern: Cat butt Christmas ornament

December 13, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Cats and their butts. If you’re a cat owner you understand. They’re just so proud of them, and think you want to see them! With 5 cats in my house, I see a lot of cat butts so I thought… Read more ...

Tutorial: Letter to Santa Christmas pocket pillow

December 11, 2015 by Anne Weaver

This Christmas pillow pockets has two pockets on the front – one where you can leave a letter to Santa, and another where you can leave some treats for him. It’s a great design for a novelty Christmas print. Cut… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy doll sleeping bag and pillow

December 11, 2015 by Anne Weaver

See Kate Sew shows how you can make a sleeping bag for a doll. There are no complicated zippers for young hands to manage. Just slide the doll into the sleeping bag and put her to bed. There’s a coordinating… Read more ...

Free sewing pattern: Make your own Family Christmas pajamas

December 11, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews created coordinating Christmas jammies for her kids and their cousins, and she shares the pattern she used. They’re made from knit fabric that’s soft and comfortable for sleeping, and also makes these… Read more ...

Tutorial: Embroidery hoop cat Christmas ornaments

December 10, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Melissa from Polkadot Chair shares a free pattern for making these kitty cat embroidery hoop Christmas ornaments. I’m a crazy cat lady so of course I love these! How cute would it be to make one that looks like your… Read more ...

Free pattern: American Girl Christmas Stockings

December 10, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Christmas stockings are fun for everyone in the family – even your child’s dolls. Joy from XOXO Grandma shares a free pattern to make itty bitty doll sized Christmas stockings. The scale is just right for an American Girl

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Tutorial: Decorative stitch hot pads

Tutorial: Snowman hot pad

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Easy Minecraft cube plushies

Free pattern: Easy fleece mittens

Tutorial: Interactive Santa applique for a Christmas shirt

Tutorial: Little Reader library tote

Free pattern: Cat butt Christmas ornament

Tutorial: Letter to Santa Christmas pocket pillow

Tutorial: Easy doll sleeping bag and pillow

Free sewing pattern: Make your own Family Christmas pajamas

Tutorial: Embroidery hoop cat Christmas ornaments

Free pattern: American Girl Christmas Stockings

Tutorial: Dog treat Christmas stocking toy

Free pattern: Christmas ornament placemats

Tutorial: DIY lotion bars in drawstring fabric bags