This race track play mat makes playing cars that much more fun!  And it’s double sided so you can turn it over for a different race track setting.  Cami from Gluesticks shows how you can make one for your favorite … Read More...

Lightweight, drapey fabrics can make some beautiful clothing – but man, they can be bear to sew!  Slipping, shifting, snagging, fraying….  Heather from Heather Handmade shares her best tips for sewing on lightweight fabrics.  Her tips will help make sewing … Read More...

I love to use collapsible storage bins to organize my drawers.  They’re useful and I can store them flat when I don’t need them – but the plain white canvas isn’t that attractive.  That’s fine if they’re in drawers, but … Read More...

These quilted potholders have the sweetest little kitchen illustrations made from a combination of free motion stitching and applique!  Minki Kim shares a tutorial and free pattern at We All Sew.  The illustrations are from her book Diary In Stitches… Read More...

Some days I just want to chuck it all and go be a mermaid.  Wouldn’t that be nice?  Not really a possibility, but this mermaid blanket is a fun way to dream!  Kimberly from Sweet Red Poppy shares a free … Read More...

These little pouches are perfect to hold your lip gloss so it doesn’t get lost in your purse!  Melissa from Polka Dot Chair shares a tutorial showing you can sew them.  They have clear vinyl fronts so you can see … Read More...

Autumn from It’s Always Autumn shows how you can sew a basic V-neck shirt.  This is one of those projects that I can see myself making in multiples, assembly line style.  Once you get the neck binding down, they’re quick … Read More...

The French braid patchwork design on this mug mat is a great way to use up your fabric scraps!!  Staci from Crafty Staci shares a tutorial showing how.  It’s a fun project you can complete in an afternoon and a … Read More...

Celebrate a favorite road trip or show a little love to places you’ve lived with this adorable US map throw pillow!  Bev from Flamingo Toes shares a free pattern on her blog.  Done up in florals and trimmed with pom … Read More...

Look what Marie from The Inspiration Vault did to upgrade a plain thread rack!  She got the thread rack from the thrift store.  A few simple changes makes it so much prettier and more useful, too.  I don’t want to … Read More...

I rarely wear shoes in my house, but I also don’t always want to be completely barefoot.  For those times, a pair of slippers is perfect.  Especially if they’re lightweight and slip on, like these summer slippers by Melissa from … Read More...

Here’s a quick little project  you can sew that’s super cute and super useful.  Natalie from Sew Hungry Hippie shows how to make a simple little needle case.  It’s made from vinyl and uses only a couple of seams plus … Read More...