Sew a special stocking for your dog and cat with this free tutorial by Handmade Charlotte.  The stockings are easily made from felt.  The free pattern includes the templates for both the bone and the mouse decorations so you can … Read More...

This Santa Christmas stocking is so cute!  And Cathi from Scratch & Stitch has a free sewing pattern you can use to make it.  She adds fantastic details like the Santa hat and belt that really make this stocking stand … Read More...

This simple girl’s t-shirt has a pretty bow at the back!  Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom has a free sewing pattern you can use to make one.  It can be dressy or casual depending on what you … Read More...

A fleece winter hat or headband makes a great Christmas gift – or maybe just a fun project to sew for yourself!  A Little Craft In Your Day has a video tutorial showing how you can make both of these!  … Read More...

Advent calendars are a fun way for kids to mark the days until Christmas.  Heather from Heather Handmade shows how you can sew this cute Christmas tree Advent calendar.  Numbered pockets across the bottom hold little felt ornaments that are … Read More...

Cathi from Scratch and Stitch has a free pattern for the cutest snowman Christmas stocking!   He’s even wearing a little hat and scarf to keep him warm!  I’m loving the little knotted scarf!  The hat and scarf are both Dollar … Read More...

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...

Chelsea from Sew Simple Home shows how you can adapt a basic girls’ party dress bodice to give it a lace top and sleeves.  The lace bodice is such a pretty detail for a dress!  The lace makes the dress … 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...