This lovely potholder is the perfect way to feature your delightful Christmas food dishes. It also makes a wonderful hostess gift! Little House Living has a tutorial with a free sewing pattern you can download to make one.

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Wide leg pants, sometimes called Palazzo pants, are a wardrobe classic that never go out of style.  Breezy and elegant, they also elongate your figure.  So Sew Easy has a free pattern you can use to sew a pair of … Read More...

How fun are these matching mommy and me nightgowns for Christmas?  Emily at Life Sew Savory created them for her and her daughter, and she’s sharing the pattern for free on her blog.  I think this is such a cute … Read More...

Clear vinyl zipper bags like this one are great for organizing!  Whether it’s your sewing supplies, your toiletries, or even your kids’ small toys, these bags can help keep things organized and easy to find! So Sew Easy has a … Read More...

What better way to practice shapes than with dinosaurs and fun colors? Sew this dinosaur shape matching pattern up as a stand alone game or as a quiet book page!  Alicia at Felt With Love Designs shows how she made … Read More...

Getting started sewing requires some basic sewing tools.  Obviously, you’ll need a sewing machine but there are  other tools you’ll need, too.  But as a beginner, it can be tough to know what you need right now and what … Read More...

Use some pretty fall fabric to create placemats you can use all season!  These easy fall placemats are perfect for Halloween or Thanksgiving table settings.  Heather from Heather Handmade shows how you can make them.  You can make them … Read More...

Upcycled denim makes beautiful Christmas ornaments!  Claire at Pillar Box Blue created these upcycled denim star Christmas ornaments from scraps of old jeans.  The variation in the colors of denim shows off the piecing.  Add some hand stitching and a … Read More...

This little felt Halloween treat bag is a fun Halloween craft that kids can do.  Trixi at Sew a Softie has a template and a video showing how to make it.  Projects like this area great way to introduce kids … Read More...

The absolute cuteness of this jointed felt skeleton softie has me squealing.  There’s a free sewing pattern over at Handmade Charlotte that you can download and use to sew a little felt skeleton of your own.  Because his limbs are … Read More...

This hooded cardigan with pockets is perfect for fall days!  It’s a lightweight extra layer for those days when it’s a little too cool for just a t-shirt but not so cold you need a sweater or coat.  You can … Read More...

Hot pads are an easy and practical sewing project.  You can always use a new hot pad (or two), and because they get a lot of use you’ve probably got a few that need to be replaced.  Beginner Sewing Projects … Read More...

Add a fun and cozy fall touch to your home with a cute pumpkin-shaped pillow!  This pumpkin pillow pattern from Ohoh Deco is fun and easy to sew!  You can, of course, place the pumpkin pillow on your couch or … Read More...