This hanging kitchen towel makes a nice housewarming gift.  Or make some for yourself to brighten up your own kitchen.  Sew Crafty Me has a tutorial showing how to make this simple DIY hanging kitchen towel.

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This scalloped placemat is absolutely charming!  The scalloped shape makes a pretty frame for a place setting.  Messy Jesse has a tutorial and free pattern you can use to sew some for your own table.  I’m loving the Liberty print … Read More...

Sew a warm fleece hat for your favorite toddler!  This fleece hat by Delia Creates has ear flaps which I think are adorable and would also keep their ears warm.  There’s a free pattern so you can use it to … Read More...

This heart shaped oven mitt is a cute sewing project you can make for Valentine’s Day or for all year.  Crazy Little Projects has a free sewing pattern you can use to make one.  Or, if hearts aren’t your thing, … Read More...

This fabric belt is an easy sewing project, and one that would be a great first sewing project.  All you need are some long fabric strips and some very simple hardware.  And the sewing is just easy straight seams!  Head … Read More...

This patchwork Fair Isle ornament would be lovely on any Christmas tree!  You can make one yourself with a free pattern from Heather Handmade.  You can use your scraps to make this pretty patchwork ornament.

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Christmas may be just a few days away, but there’s still time to sew up a special Christmas stocking. Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom has a free sewing pattern you can use to make a quilted Christmas stocking.  The … Read More...

Sew a pair of pajama pants for everyone in your family!  You can make them all match for a fun coordinated photograph or Christmas morning.  Sweet Red Poppy has a free pattern you can use.  Her free pattern includes a … Read More...

This little reindeer cat makes the cutest Christmas ornament!  Swoodson Says has a free pattern you can use to create this adorable reindeer cat ornament.  IAnd because it’s all felt and fabric, it’s also nonbreakable which is a plus if … Read More...

Phones, laptops, tablets.  All of those devices we can’t live without require cords to keep them charged.  These cord keepers will help keep those cords from getting all tangled up when you’re traveling.  They’re an easy project and make great … Read More...

I love faux fur for decorating for the holidays!  The faux fur adds elegance and warmth to your holiday decor.  Heather Handmade shows how you can create this beautiful faux fur tree skirt.  Go to Heather Handmade for the faux … Read More...

This DIY soap saver pouch is just the thing for keeping up with your soap in the shower.  The drawstring mesh bag can hang from a shower faucet so it’s always easy to find – and not making a mess … Read More...

Sew a new set of Christmas stockings for your family with a free sewing pattern from Sweet Red Poppy.  Sewing your own stockings is a great way to save money on Christmas decor, and you can make them in a … Read More...

You can make these cute Santa hat ornaments in less than 10 minutes!  They would look pretty hanging on your tree, but they’d also make fun little additions to a wrapped gift.  I Can Sew This has a tutorial showing … Read More...

Sew a blanket hoodie out of fleece and sherpa with this free pattern! Sew Much Ado has a free pattern you can use to make this cozy blanket you can wear like a hoodie. The free sewing pattern includes sizes … Read More...

Every year we end up giving at least a few gift cards as Christmas presents.  They’re just so easy to do for the folks who are hard to buy for.  This gift card wallet with a keychain holder is a … Read More...

A tree collar is a fun alternative to a traditional tree skirt.  While a tree skirt drapes over the tree stand and the floor around the tree, a tree collar stands up on the floor and wraps around the tree … Read More...

Show your pet how much you love them with a soft pet bed for them to sleep on.  They’re not hard at all to make and Sweet Red Poppy has a free pattern you can use.  The free sewing pattern … Read More...

Beat the chill with this easy lightweight scarf! I love little sewing projects like this and this one is so fun and simple.  This scarf can be made in about 10 minutes, making it a great project for anyone just … Read More...

Keep your feet warm even on cold winter mornings with a pair of fleece slippers!  You can sew some for yourself using a free sewing pattern from Heather Handmade.  The fleece slippers are lined so you’ve got two layers … Read More...