This cute mug mat is a great teacher or neighbor gift!  You can find the free pattern and tutorial at Crafty Staci.  What a fun little holiday project to sew up!!

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Heather from Heather Handmade shows how you can create this Fair Isle Christmas tree skirt.  The oversized Fair Isle motif is made from half square triangles in red and white fabrics.  You can make it in any size to fit … Read More...

Skip the breakable glass & clay unicorn ornaments and stitch one up from soft felt!  Stephanie from Swoodson Says shows how you can make one.  Download the free unicorn ornament pattern and follow the tutorial to hand sew this sweet … Read More...

Do you save the selvages from your quilting cottons?  If you don’t, you should!  They’re a fun history of the fabrics you’ve worked with, and the color and the text printed on them can be quite charming.  Sarah Ashford shares … Read More...

The happy turkey on this quilted table runner would make a fun accent for a Thanksgiving table!  It could also be a cute mini quilt to hang on a wall or door.  Caroline from Sew Can She has a free … Read More...

This quilted table runner hot pad is perfect for Thanksgiving meals!  The patchwork plaid looks nice as table decor, but it’s also a hot pad so you can fill it with warm dishes when it’s time to serve dinner.  The … Read More...

With Thanksgiving and Christmas coming we all like to host nice dinners. Cloth napkins help to set an elegant table and can be sewn up in no time at all.  Carrie from Kenarry has a tutorial showing how you can … Read More...

I love decorating with garlands at Christmas, but wow they’re expensive to buy!  Melissa from Polka Dot Chair shows how you can make a sweet felt holly garland that will add holiday cheer to any room.  It’s super easy to … Read More...

Cheryl from Sew Can Do shows how you can make a 3-D fabric cornucopia you can actually fill with veggies for Thanksgiving.  It makes an amazing table centerpiece (or fun plush for the kids!).  You can make it from a … Read More...

A seam isn’t necessarily finished when you get to the end of your fabric.  If the seam will get much wear or is not completely hidden between layers of fabric, you really should go back and “finish” your seam.  Finishing … Read More...

This free plush polar bear sewing pattern and tutorial is the perfect DIY gift for kids (and adults!).  Fluffmonger shares the free pattern for Mr. Foofs.  You can customize his adorable self by adding a cowl to keep his neck … Read More...

After the turkey and the dressing, the rolls and the potatoes, comes the pie!  Bev fro Flamingo Toes shares a free pattern for making the cutest embroidery hoop art that celebrates the perfect ending to a Thanksgiving meal.  Is it … Read More...

Having a pet dog in the family is like having another child at times! Don’t forget them this Christmas and make your beloved pet their own personalized paw stocking. Claire from Pillar Box Blue has a tutorial and free stocking … Read More...

Sew a wool “sack bag” for the perfect accent to your fall wardrobe!  Emily from Life Sew Savory has a free sewing pattern and tutorial for you.  It’s a big slouchy bag with a fun casual look.  You can make … Read More...

Check out this Christmas tree skirt sewing tutorial at Swoodson Says that uses modern pom-pom trim to gussy up a simple tree skirt.  The pom pom trim gives it such a sweet, vintage look!  Her tutorial works off measurements so … Read More...