I’m always tempted by the pretty velvets at the fabric store.  So much texture!  And the way the fibers catch the light!  But sewing on velvet is trickier than you’d think.  That nap that lends beautiful texture also likes … Read More...

I am just smitten with this felt gingerbread house bag.  This would make such a sweet special Christmas accessory for a kid.  It’s a free pattern at Benzie Design, designed by Gracie from Hello Gracie Makes.  It’s packed with … Read More...

One of my favorite Christmas tree themes is a cozy woodland vibe.  Deer and foxes and little snowy owls just make me feel like I’m having Christmas in a cozy cabin in the woods.  We’ve rounded up 13 woodland Christmas … Read More...

Christmas is one of those holidays that you just can decorate too much for.  There’s no limit to the amount of holiday cheer you can bring into you home!  There’s no such thing as too many Christmas decorations.  You can … Read More...

It doesn’t matter whether you sew by hand or by machine, you need a pincushion.  You need a spot to parks pins and needles and keep them within easy reach for when you need them again.  There are a lot … Read More...

Christmas pajamas are such a fun holiday tradition!  Whether it’s just cute pajamas for the kids or coordinating Christmas jammies for the whole family, they make movie night or a Christmas bedtime story that much more cozy.  We’ve rounded up … Read More...

If you love scrappy sewing projects, I’ve got a great Halloween sewing project to share with you today.  This scrappy black cat throw pillow over at Therm O Web makes use of your black and orange fabric scraps to make … Read More...

Here’s a fun Halloween decoration you can make for your house.  It’s a fleece gravestone pillow.  A Girl and a Glue Gun has a tutorial and free cut file you can use to make one (or several).  These would be … Read More...

I do love wearing a pretty dress, but they’re strangely hard to find in the stores.  And even more difficult to find one that fits.  The bodice is either too long or the shoulders too short, the waist too low … Read More...

With Halloween coming up, kids and parents are all thinking about costumes.  I’ve always enjoyed a DIY costume.  It’s fun to make your own costume and choose all the colors and details yourself.  Chelsea at Sew Simple Home shows how … Read More...

The core of Halloween is kids knocking on your door and asking for candy.  So cute Halloween themed door seems kind of a must, no?  Something that lets folks know you’ve got the Halloween spirit at your house!  We’ve rounded … Read More...

Have you noticed how quickly jeans wear out?  It seems I’m always having to replace a pair of worn out jeans!  Claire of Pillar Box Blue shows how you can turn those worn out jeans into a door stop that’s … Read More...

I’m not sure how I made it this far into adulthood before figuring out the joy that is a pair of lightweight, wide legged pants.  Light, breezy, and as comfortable as a pair of pajama pants – BUT they … Read More...

I love a hat as a quick crochet project! A small project like this is great for trying out a new technique without committing to weeks of working on it.  Even better, hats don’t take too much yarn – and … Read More...

A mini quilt is a good way to play with patchwork and quilting without taking on a project as large as a full sized quilt.  And while you can’t snuggle under a mini quilt on a cool autumn night, you … Read More...

Amigurumi as a crochet trend has been around for a while now, but it continues to steal hearts.  Many people I know learn to crochet simply to be able to create their own amigurumi softies. 

Yarn Cake Amigurumi: 15 Cute … Read More...

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With some easy patchwork you can create a one-of-a-kind shower curtain for your bathroom.  You can use patchwork to create a look and a color palette that matches your décor perfectly.  Sew Can She has a tutorial… Read More...

I have a weakness for mini charm packs of precut fabric.  They’re like charm packs but smaller and cuter.  Where charm squares are 5”, a mini charm measures a mere 2.5” square.  And while those squares are pretty small, there’s … Read More...

Sewing clothes is one thing.  Sewing clothes that actually get worn is another.  When you’re choosing a pattern, it’s easy to get distracted by the wide variety of options.  When I’m sewing for myself I like to think about the … Read More...

This mini coin purse is the perfect little sewing project for using up your fabric scraps!  Karen Pratt from Creamcraft Goods has a tutorial at Therm O Web blog showing how you can make one.  It’s so cute!  This is … Read More...