Are your kids’ bath toys taking over the tub? Emily from Life Sew Savory has a tutorial showing how you can sew a handy storage bag for them. It’s made of mesh and hangs on the wall above the tub, … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: No-sew rainbow applique tote bag
Cold grey winter days don’t stand a chance when you’re carrying a rainbow with you! Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shares a free pattern and tutorial for making this rainbow applique tote bag. You won’t even need … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Sparkle quilt
The Sparkle Quilt by Caroline from Sew Can She is a modern twist on the classic Baby Blocks quilt pattern, with one major difference. There are no pesky Y-seams! The blocks are assembled in rows, so you can avoid having … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Easy Easter bunny softie
Sew this bunny softie to make an easy and cute Easter decoration! Amy from Positively Splendid has a free pattern and tutorial. A yarn pom pom makes his fluffy tail. Use a textured fabric and add a ribbon bow to … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy ruffle shoulder sweater
Mary from Sew Much Love, Mary shows how she refashioned a plain sweater with awkward sleeves to create this trendy ruffle shoulder sweater. She replaced the stretched out awkward length sleeves with full length sleeves cut from another fabric, and … Read More...
Tutorial: Make custom fabric by painting your own designs
Amber from Damask Love shows how you can create custom fabrics by painting your own patterns on them. Her tutorial shows how to create a brushstroke background design and a cute citrus pattern that has me pining for summer. She … Read More...
Tutorial: Embroidered blanket from a repurposed poncho
Got a poncho you never wear? Sew up the slit and embroider a beautiful sunflower on it with bulky yarn and a blunt yarn needle! Even if you don’t have a poncho to use, you can still use these stitches … Read More...
Tutorial: Animal puppet bath mitts
These cute animal puppet bath mitts can make bath time a lot more fun! Gena from Ginger Casa shows how you can make them out of washcloths. It’s easy to make different kinds of animals by just changing up the … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Retro glasses mug rug
Staci from Crafty Staci shares a free pattern and tutorial for making Mabel’s Mug Rug, an oval mug rug with a pair of retro glasses on it. The retro style is so cute, especially the little buttons embellishing the corners … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Faux leather drawstring backpack
Hey fellow sewing enthusiasts! Remember those classic drawstring backpacks we all tackled as beginners? Well, Delia from Delia Creates has taken that simple project up a notch by crafting a chic version using faux leather. The result is a stylish … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girls flat front skirt with a faux button placket
This flat front skirt by Sweet Red Poppy has all the cute of a button front gathered skirt for little girls, but none of the frustration of actually trying to button the skirt. That’s because the button front is purely … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Love You Valentine pillow
This Love You pillow is perfect for Valentine’s Day – and beyond! After all, love is perfect year round, don’t you think? Amanda from Jedi Craft Girl shares a tutorial at Diary of a Quilter showing how you can make … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy DIY fur pom poms
These faux fur pompoms are so cute and perfect for winter! They are simple to create and don’t even require a sewing machine! If you can sew a simple stitch, you can make these pretty faux fur pom poms. You’ll … Read More...
Tutorial: Post-it note holder
This oilcloth post-it note holder is the perfect last-minute Valentine’s gift for your kids’ teachers! Orange Bettie (that’s me!) shares the tutorial over at Bombshell Bling. The oilcloth doesn’t have to be hemmed so it takes just a few easy … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Friendship Star quilt block
Emily from Quilty Love shares a tutorial at Craftsy for making a Friendship Star quilt block. It’s an easy quilt block to make using half-square triangles. Her tutorial is for making a 6″ block, but she gives cutting measurements at … Read More...
Tutorial: Self-binding Minky blanket
This cuddly blanket is made with a cute quilting cotton top and a soft Minky fabric for the backing. Cheryl from Sew Can Do shares a tutorial for making it. It’s a self-binding blanket, meaning that there’s no separate piece … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt St. Patrick’s Day shamrocks
Amy from Positively Splendid shows how you can create these cute felt shamrocks for all your St. Patrick’s Day crafting. They’d be cute on wreaths or hair accessories (perfect to keep from getting pinched) or brooches, or to decorate a … Read More...
Tutorial: On the go organizer
This on-the-go organizer has pockets for a notebooks, pens, a phone, and business cards – everything you need to keep up with all you need to be doing! Amber from Crazy Little Projects has a tutorial showing how you can … Read More...
Tutorial: Heart Felt Love Letters toy for little kids
This is a quick and easy little tutorial on how to make felt love letters for your littles this Valentines Day! Besides being absolutely adorable stuffed inside of a teeny tiny metal mailbox, these valentines come together quick and will … Read More...
Tutorial: Hot handle sleeve
Slide this insulated fabric sleeve around the hot handle of a pot or pan for a handle-sized hot pad! Sew4Home shows how you can make one. It’s quick to make and great for using up scraps! Finished dimensions are approximately … Read More...