Jennie from Stitched By Jennie has a free pattern for making this cute reindeer softie toy. It would make a cute last-minute gift to make for a child! Or, it would also make a fun pre-holiday activity to do with … Read More...
Tutorial: Faux fur and felt pom pom Christmas stocking
It’s just 3 days till Christmas! Are your stockings hung by the chimney with care? If you don’t have your stocking yet, there’s still time to create one. Jalee from Artful Days shows how you can sew this fun Christmas … Read More...
Tutorial: Farmhouse style fabric Christmas ornaments
These rustic farmhouse style Christmas ornaments are quick to make, perfect for last minute gifts or for accenting a wrapped gift. Or how about placing one at each place setting on your Christmas table? Amanda from Jedi Craft Girl shares … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy appliqued reusable fabric gift bags
Like many people, we have a stash of gift bags that we reuse as many times as possible. But they only get a few uses before they start to show wear. Gifts wrapped in a bent or torn gift bag … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy fabric coasters with felt accents
Christmas is just a few days away (how did THAT happen?) and we’ve officially entered the “last minute gift” phase. If you’re looking for a quick last minute handmade gift that people will appreciate, Tamara Tripodi shows how you can … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Fabric sparrow softie or ornament
Melanie from The Littlest Studio created these little fabric sparrows, and she’s sharing the pattern on her blog. They’d be beautiful nesting on your Christmas tree, but I’m pretty sure you can find other creative ways to display them year-round. … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Christmas gnome
This little Christmas gnome is a free pattern from Tina from Miss Daisy Patterns. Isn’t he adorable, with his long gnome beard and his fluffy gnome nose? He’s easy enough for a beginner to sew, and he’s made with hand … Read More...
Video tutorial: Sew a hidden button placket
Bonnie from Bonnie & Blithe shows how to sew a hidden button placket. A hidden button placket is a nice detail, both functional and decorative. Plus, the placket covers up any wonkiness or uneven placement of the buttonholes themselves. Her … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Stranger Things Christmas hoop ornament
If you love the Stranger Things 
TV series (and who doesn’t?), then you’ll love this hoop ornament by Bev from Flamingo Toes. She has recreated in stitches the Christmas lights that played a significant role in the first season. LOVE … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Fabric and felt Christmas wreath
This fabric wreath on a canvas can go anywhere in your house, not just the front door! I designed the wreath on a canvas because most wreaths don’t show up on my dark red front door. But when the wreath … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Paper pieced Santa gnome and Christmas tree blocks
This Santa gnome would make the cutest Christmas quilt!! Simple Simon & Co. shares a free paper piecing template for making him, and also another template for making a paper pieced Christmas tree. If a whole quilt feels too … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: : Girls’ cold shoulder top
Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shares a free pattern for sewing a girls cold shoulder top. It’s an easy variation on sewing a basic t-shirt, so if you’ve sewed a t-shirt before you can totally make this … Read More...
Tutorial: Quick felt wine bottle gift bag
Beth from The Renegade Seamstress has a 1-minute video showing how you can make a felt gift bag perfect for gifting a bottle of wine. You won’t even need a sewing machine because it’s sewn together with a blanket stitch. … Read More...
Tutorial: Scrap fabric Christmas ornament gift toppers
Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shows how you can make these scrap fabric gift toppers. They’re kind of like an extra little giftie, because they are also ornaments to hang on the Christmas tree. They’re quick to … Read More...
Tutorial: Giant candy cane pillow
This giant candy cane pillow is such a cute way to decorate a couch or porch bench! Lovely Indeed has a tutorial showing how you can make one. It’s easy to make from felt! You can sew one up in … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY twill tape labels for clothes you sew
Why should you put labels in the clothes you sew? For the same reason that manufacturers put them in the clothes they sell. They tell who made the garment, or what size it is, or what kind of fabric it’s … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Snap-and-fold card wallet
This little snap-and-fold card wallet would make a great last minute gift for just about anyone on your Christmas list! Plus, it looks like a fun project to sew and you can use your scraps. Sew4Home shares a free pattern … Read More...
Tutorial: 5-minute fabric cookie gift bags, plus a recipe
Sedef from Down Grapevine Lane created these simple fabric bags as a beautiful way to package a gift of cookies. She’s got a tutorial showing how to make the bags, plus her recipe for making the Amaretti cookies that she … Read More...
Tutorial: Upcycled felted sweater tassels
Claire from Pillar Box Blue has a great idea for using up scraps of felted sweaters! She uses the felted material to create cute and trendy tassels. She shares a tutorial showing how you can do it. The felted sweaters … Read More...
Tutorial: Reversible pillow and backpack
Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shows how you can sew a pillow backpack that can help a homeless person carry their belongings and have a soft place to rest their head. Rather than just a sew-it-quick-and-cheap project, she designed this … Read More...