Upcycle an old pair of jeans into a crayon holder that makes a great gift for a child!  Stephanie from Swoodson Says has a tutorial showing ho to make one. The upcycled denim on the outside of crayon roll gives … Read More...

These retro mod Christmas ornaments are so cute – and they’re easy to make!  Damjana at AppleGreen Cottage has a free pattern you can use to make them.  Her pattern includes several shapes and sizes so you can sew up … Read More...

This fun Advent calendar is made up of little felt stockings holding a treat or message for each day leading up to Christmas.  from My Sew Bliss has a tutorial and free pattern you can use to make one.  The … Read More...

Emily from Life Sew Savory has a free sewing pattern you can use to sew these pretty quilted stockings.  The quilted design is made with paper piecing.  She also has a free pattern for a coordinating quilted tree skirt so … Read More...

The applique designs on these Christmas placemats are inspired by Henri Matisse paper cut-outs.  Suzy Quilts has a free pattern and tutorial you can use to make some to set around your Christmas table.  She keeps this a quick project … Read More...

These charming triangle zipper pouches are easy to sew from your scraps!  Minki Kim shares a tutorial over at We All Sew showing how you can sew up this cute little pouch.  They make great little gifts, especially with a … Read More...

Older kids and teens are hard to buy for, but gift cards and cash are always a welcome gift!  Gemia from Phat Quarters shares a free pattern for these small Christmas stockings that are sized just right to hold a … Read More...

Upcycle an old sweater into a cute Christmas stocking!  Heather from Heather Handmade shows how you can sew these upcycled sweater stockings.  No two will look the same, especially if you have fun with the trims you add!  But while … Read More...

The color change of leaves every fall is so beautiful, but sadly that colorful doesn’t last forever.  But the colors on these felt leaf coasters will.  Beth from Renegade Seamstress shows how you can make them.  They’d be a beautiful … Read More...

These little stuffed Christmas stockings make cute ornaments or Christmas garland!  Damjana from AppleGreen Cottage shares a free pattern for making them.  Sew one for an individual ornament, or sew a bunch from coordinating prints to create a fun garland … Read More...

Brooklyn Berry Designs has a free pattern you can use to stitch up this sweet little felt sloth Christmas ornament.  He’s so cute hanging from a tree branch!  He’s made from felt and assembled with hand sewing so there’s no … Read More...

The gorgeous Christmas stocking is made from upcycled denim and fabric scraps, and accented with sashiko-inspired hand stitching.  Vicky from Vicky Myers Creations has a tutorial showing how you can create an upcycled denim stocking of your own, and she’s … Read More...

Down Redbud Drive used flannel to create these cozy Christmas tree decorations.  There’s no sewing required and they don’t take much fabric.  If you have flannel scraps left over from another project, you could use those to make a little … Read More...

An old wool sweater can make a cute and cozy Christmas stocking.  Lisa from Cucicucicoo shows how you can make this felted wool sweater stocking.  She embroidered snowflakes on the front to make it look extra Christmas-y.

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This mini quilt is so cute, made with a combination of patchwork and applique!  Amy from Ameroonie Designs has a tutorial for you over at Therm O Web showing how you can make this fun min quilt.  With all of … Read More...