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Cheryl from Sew Can Do shares a free pattern for her Little Mouse Stuffed Toy. You can make it as a softie, a pincushion, or even a cat toy. With five cats at my house, I would probably make it… Read more ... 
Maggie from Smashed Peas and Carrots shows how to make this ruffled laundry bag, using an embroidery hoop to hang it and keep it open. It’s beautiful in white, covered in rows of ruffles. It could also be fun to… Read more ... 
Kimbo from A Girl and a Glue Gun shares a tutorial at Polk Dot Chair showing how to make this pom pom polka dot pillow. Bright pom poms are scattered across the front of the throw pillow to create a… Read more ... 
LiEr from Ikat bagshares a free pattern at Sew, Mama, Sew! for making her Spring Bunny softie. He is so cute with his long floppy ears! He’s stuffed with both polyfil and poly pellets, so he sits much like … Read more ... 
Louise from I’m Feelin’ Crafty shows how to make these super simple reusable snack bags. They’re essentially fabric envelopes with a Velcro closure, made from a layer of PUL fabric on the inside and a fun cotton print on the… Read more ... 
Head over to Sew4Home for a free pattern for making this super cute stuffed crocodile. Look at all his sharp teeth! Luckily, they’re not sharp at all and this guy is totally huggable. He’s made from a soft Minky dot… Read more ... 
Do you dream of sewing your own jeans? A pair of jeans made to fit your body. Melissa from Melly Sews and Sabra from Sew a Straight Line have teamed up to bring you I Dream of Jean-ie series that… Read more ... 
Ruby fromZaaberry shows how to make a kid sized school lunch bag. A zippered top keeps everything inside, an important feature if you’ve ever seen how kids toss around their lunch sacks on the way to school. It’s insulated… Read more ... 
I’ve always thought of faux chenille as done up in soft, romantic shades, either for a vintage-y cottage look or for a baby room. But Kimbo from A Girl and a Glue Gun does faux chenille in bright colors and… Read more ... 
I’ve got a new book review posted in our Giveaways section. Go there to read my review of The Essential Sewing Toolkit by Carla Hegeman Crim (The Scientific Seamstress) and to enter the giveaway to win a copy.… Read more ... 
The sock softies continue at Craft Passion. The latest is this adorable sock penguin. Squeeee!! Show shows a boy version wearing a bow tie, and a girl version wearing a scarf around her neck. And their toes! Look at their… Read more ... 
Katie from Sew Woodsy shows how to make a maternity maxi dress. It’s an easy project, using a t-shirt for the bodice and a length of knit yardage for the skirt. You can wear it throughout your entire pregnancy. … Read more ... 
Gia from Fairytale Flower shares a tutorial at Sew, Mama, Sew! showing how to make this lovely peony fabric flower. Layers of organza make the delicate peony petals. It would make a beautiful embellishment for a hair clip or head… Read more ... 
Crystal from Stitched By Crystal shares a tutorial at SNAP Creativity showing how to make her color block tote bag. The bag is made from two fabrics – a solid canvas for the lower 2/3 of the bag, and a… Read more ... 
Cintia from My Poppet shows how you can make a tiny bunny sachet out of four hexies. The folded hexie ears look like origami, but they’re made from fabric and lightly stuffed and scented with lavender. She threaded hers on… Read more ... 
