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The gorgeous Christmas stocking is made from upcycled denim and fabric scraps, and accented with sashiko-inspired hand stitching. Vicky from Vicky Myers Creations has a tutorial showing how you can create an upcycled denim stocking of your own, and… Read more ... 
Down Redbud Drive used flannel to create these cozy Christmas tree decorations. There’s no sewing required and they don’t take much fabric. If you have flannel
scraps left over from another project, you could use those to make a little… Read more ... 
These little mini Christmas stockings are so cute with their faux fur cuffs! Use them as Christmas tree decorations or to hold small gifts of candy or cash. Caroline from Sew Can She has a free sewing pattern you can… Read more ... 
Decorate your front door with an oversized Christmas stocking filled with greenery! This large Christmas stocking is sized just right to hang on a door. I’ve got a free pattern for you over at Orange Bettie. And though it’s meant… Read more ... 
This little forst of Christmas trees has a cozy Scandi style and would be so pretty sitting on a mantel! Claire from Pillar Box Blue shows how you can make them. They’re simple to make from an old wool sweater… Read more ... 
Sew a quilted casserole carrier to take warm dishes to all those holiday parties and potlucks! Sew4Home has a tutorial showing how you can make this quilted and insulated carrier. It wraps around a standard 9″ x 13″ rectangular baking … Read more ... 
This tree skirt is a beautiful finish to a Christmas tree! Emily from Life Sew Savory created it using a paper piecing method, and she has a free pattern you can download from her blog. Make it from Christmas themed… Read more ... 
Fall decor doesn’t have to be all deep earth tones. Fall decor can also be bright and happy. Just look at these patchwork fabric pumpkins by Sew HungryHippie. They’re so cute! She has a free pattern and tutorial you can… Read more ... 
If you’ve got a cape, you’ve got a Halloween costume! And luckily, capes are easy to sew! Jennifer Cowles has a tutorial at Therm O Web showing how to make one. Hers is super cute made from Halloween novelty quilting… Read more ... 
Simple treats are made special when they’re wrapped up cute. And these Halloween treat bags are super cute! Amy from Ameroonie Designs has a tutorial at Therm O Web showing how to make them. The appliques are made easy with… Read more ... 
Create a cute dragon mask for a Halloween costume or for pretend play! Felt With Love Designs has a free pattern and tutorial you can use. It’s made from felt, with accents from metallic cosplay fabrics (or metallic felt, if… Read more ... 
Sew your fabric scraps into Christmas tree ornaments! Stephanie from Swoodson Says shares a tutorial over at Diary of a Quilter showing how to make these cute little patchwork and felt tree ornaments. They’re fun to make and they make… Read more ... 
This tulle wrap skirt is perfect for all those Halloween costumes that require a fancy skirt. It’s actually a wrap skirt so the fit is flexible, which is great when you’re making costumes for kids! When Halloween is over, you… Read more ... 
This pointy toe witch boot Halloween pillow is so cute! It’s hard to see in a photo, but those witch legs and pointy witch boots are dangling from the skirt. Becca from Sunflower Seams has a tutorial at Therm O… Read more ... 
Alicia from Sew What Alicia shows how you can make these Trick or Treat bucket bags – quick and easy! The bucket style bag holds plenty of candy. Use a contrast fabric for the lining for a fun contrast cuff… Read more ...