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Sewing pattern: Postage stamp pillow

September 23, 2018 by Anne Weaver

Turn your fabric scraps into an adorable postage stamp pillow! Sew a Sarah Ashford shares a tutorial at Polka Dot Chair showing how. It’s a great project for fabrics with small images. Fussy cut around the small images to make… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Trick-or-treat tote bag

September 22, 2018 by Anne Weaver

Sewing tutorial: Trick-or-treat tote bag

This Halloween bag makes a cute trick-or-treat tote! There’s plenty of room for all the candy the kids will be getting, but you could also just carry it as a fun everyday tote with a Halloween message on it. Becca… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Spider mug mat for Halloween

September 21, 2018 by Anne Weaver

Sewing tutorial: Spider mug mat for Halloween

This spider mug mat makes a cute place for you to place a mug of coffee (or tea, of hot chocolate). Staci from Crafty Staci has a tutorial and free pattern for you to make one. This little guy is… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Repurposed denim feather wall hanging

September 21, 2018 by Anne Weaver

These repurposed denim feathers make a gorgeous Boho wall hanging! Claire from Pillar Box Blue shows how you can make them! It’s a great use for denim scrap. Depending on the direction you cut your denim, your feather can either… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Fall apple banner on a wood hanger

September 20, 2018 by Anne Weaver

Sewing tutorial: Fall apple banner on a wood hanger

This apple banner adds a warm fall welcome to your front door! Three plaid and gingham red apples are stitched on a rustic osnaburg (muslin-like fabric) background. A cedar wood pants hanger makes an easy way to hang it, and… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Bit O’ Kindness coin or gift pouches

September 20, 2018 by Anne Weaver

Sewing tutorial: Bit O' Kindness coin or gift pouches

These little Bit O’ Kindness pouches sew up quickly and are the perfect place to stash a little coinage or a small gift for someone. Caroline from Sew Can She has a tutorial showing how you can make them. The… Read more ...

Free pattern: Pumpkin truck fall embroidery hoop art

September 19, 2018 by Anne Weaver

This truck full of pumpkins tells you fall is here! Bev from Flamingo Toes created this sweet autumn embroidery hoop art, and she shares the free pattern on her blog. She uses a mix of embroidery and applique to create… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Hanging dish towel

September 17, 2018 by Anne Weaver

This handy hanging dish towel is simple to make using an inexpensive hot pad and a kitchen towel. Simple Simon & Co. shares a tutorial at Polka Dot Chair showing how to do it. The towel buttons around an oven… Read more ...

Free cute file: Ghouls like me Halloween shirt

September 16, 2018 by Anne Weaver

I love a good pun, and this Halloween shirt pairs a pun with a Maroon 5 song that also happens to be one of my favorite songs. Alicia from Sew What Alicia shares a tutorial at free cut file at… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Captain Marvel cosplay

September 15, 2018 by Anne Weaver

Would you believe that this Captain Marvel costume is something you can make yourself? Uncanny Megan created t this DIY Captain Marvel costume, and she shares a tutorial at Costume Super Center showing how she made it. She starts with… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Canteen bag, with free pattern

September 14, 2018 by Anne Weaver

Sewing tutorial: Canteen bag, with free pattern

This canteen bag has such a fun shape! And made from denim, flannel, and corduroy it definitely feels like fall! Sew4Home shares a tutorial and free pattern so you can sew one up for yourself. Piping shows off the classic… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Kids library bag

September 13, 2018 by Anne Weaver

Turn a kid loose in the library and chances are, you’ll end up with a giant stack of books to take home. Not a bad thing at all! Melissa from Polka Dot Chair shows how you can make a simple… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Cat ear headband

September 12, 2018 by Anne Weaver

Cat costumes are pretty easy to make – even last minute – but you need a good set of cat ears to get the complete look. Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shares a tutorial showing how you… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: DIY reusable snack bags

September 12, 2018 by Anne Weaver

Sewing tutorial: DIY reusable snack bags

These resealable snack bags give you the convenience of a zip top plastic bag but they can be washed and reused again and again. Dafhtne from My Golden Thimble shows how you can make them. This tutorial has a clever… Read more ...

Tutorial: Teaching a child basic hand sewing skills

September 11, 2018 by Anne Weaver

Sewing a basic running stitch seems like a simple task – until you try to teach it to a young child. The hand-eye coordination and spatial awareness that’s required can be a challenge for young hands. Trixie from Coloured Buttons… Read more ...