There are people who can wrap a towel around their wet hair after a shower, and balance that thing on their head and keep it from coming undone. I am not one of those people. Emily from Life Sew Savory … Read More...
Tutorial: Peace on Earth Christmas banner
Melissa from Polka Dot Chair shares a tutorial for making this Christmas banner. The words Peace On Earth are appliqued from a Christmas fabric and accented with holly leaf appliques. If you have a Cricut Maker machine, you can download … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Santa Christmas Holiday Advent calendar
Oh my goodness, this Santa Advent calendar is so cute! I’m loving those long skinny Santa arms and legs,and of course the mustache and beard! Mike from The Crafty Gentleman has a tutorial showing how you can make it. He’s … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric pumpkin placecard holders
Jennie from Stitched by Jennie shows how you can make little pumpkin placecard holders for your Thanksgiving meal. They’re a lovely and welcoming finish to a placesetting. The name tags are tied to the stem of each little pumpkin, so … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Fabric holiday village
I’ve always thought it would be fun to decorate for the holiday with a Christmas village. Bev from Flamingo Toes shares a tutorial at Fabric.com for making the sweetest fabric holiday village. The soft fabric houses are so cute! You … Read More...
Cricut Tutorial: Easy no-sew fabric gift bags
Kim from Sweet Red Poppy shows how you can make fabric gift bags perfect for neighbor gifts. It’s a quick no-sew project using glue instead of stitches to make the bags (though you could easily use your sewing machine in … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Henry the octopus softie
Meet Henry. He got eight arms and two goofy eyes, because he’s an octopus. And a cute one that that! Jane from Quirkshop has a free sewing pattern and tutorial for making an octopus softie. Polka dot fabric is a … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy baby burp cloth
It doesn’t take much to make a cute handmade gift for a new baby. Alicia from Sew What Alicia shows how you can sew a burp cloth. They have a strip of quilting cotton sewn on the top so you … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Girls flannel nightgown
Fall is a good time to sew up a flannel nightgown. Not only is the cooler weather perfect for a cozy flannel nightgown, but fabric stores often put their flannel on discount. Jess from Gracious Threads shares a free pattern … Read More...
Tutorial: How to make a planket
Do you know what a planket is? I’ll give you a hint: It’s similar to a quillow, but with a blanket instead of a quilt. If you still don’t know what one is, a planket is a blanket that folds … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Fleece lined Santa hat from quilting cotton
These Santa hats are adorable! And you can get a free sewing pattern and tutorial at the Cotton + Steel blog. The outside is made from a quilting cotton, so go a little crazy with color and print and pattern. … Read More...
Tutorial: Car organizing caddy and waste bin
This car caddy will help keep your car organized and clutter free! There’s a waste bin in the center to keep the trash off the floor, and pockets around the side so there’s no hunting around for your phone or … Read More...
Tutorial: Distressed jean jacket hoodie refashion
Mary from Sew Much Love, Mary refashioned a plain denim jacket into a distressed hoodie jacket. The jacket in its original form wasn’t bad, it just wasn’t great. Her quick refashion brings it on trend for this season’s look. She’s … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Felt star Christmas ornaments
These felt star ornaments would add a touch of fun – and color – to a Christmas tree! They’d also make cute tie-on embellishments for wrapped gifts. AppleGreen Cottage has a tutorial and free pattern for making them. Sew some … Read More...
Tutorial: Bean bag chair with stuffed animal storage
Stuffed animals are always fun to give to kids, but we parents know that there’s only so much space to store all those stuffed animals. Caroline from Sew Can She has a solution. She sewed a bean bag chair that … Read More...
Tutorial: Travel tissue holder
Cold weather brings sniffles and runny noses. Be prepared by keeping a travel pack of tissue in your purse! Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shows how you can sew a travel tissue holder with a button and … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: 3 ways to put a handwritten recipe on a tea towel
A favorite family recipe printed on a tea towel makes a heartfelt and treasured gift, especially when the recipe is written in grandma’s (or other loved family member’s) handwriting.
Autumn from It’s Always Autumn gives the run-down on three methods … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: DIY Elf on the Shelf soft fabric doll
Jill from Snugglebug University created a soft fabric version of an Elf on the Shelf doll, and she’s got a free pattern and tutorial for you over at Make It and Love It. The little fabric elf is wearing a … Read More...
Tutorial: Upcycled t-shirt leotards
Have a child in dance or gymastics? Practice gear can be expensive! Tosha from Create Kids Couture shows how you can create one of a kind leotards for little girls from upcycled t-shirts. The mix of color and pattern and … Read More...
Tutorial: Patchwork key fob
Now is the time of the year that we all start thinking about how to make quick little handmade gifts. Sherri from A Quilting Life shows how you can make a patchwork key fob. It’s perfect for teacher and neighbor … Read More...