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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...
These scented mug mats would make great handmade Christmas gifts for friends, neighbors, and coworkers! Spices or potpourri tucked between the layers of the mug mat will make a nice scent when you place a warm mug on it. Patti … Read More...
These little felt stockings are quick to sew up and are perfect to hold small gifts for friends and neighbors. Havalah from Sisters, What! has a tutorial showing how you can make them. Use your scraps of felt and trims … 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...
How adorable is this ice skate Christmas stocking? Chelsea at Sew Simple Home has a free pattern you can use to sew one! And if you have a cutting machine that can cut fabric, she has a free SVG file … Read More...
It doesn’t take long to sew up a cute little zip pouch! And it takes just a few extra steps to box the corners of your pouch so it has a flat bottom. That flat bottom gives extra room for … Read More...
These little mini Christmas stockings are so cute with their faux fur cuffs! Use them as Christmas tree decorations or to hold small gifts of candy or cash. Caroline from Sew Can She has a free sewing pattern you can … Read More...
Sew a stocking that kids will love by adding a stuffed animal 
to the front! Stephanie from Swoodson Says has a tutorial showing how, and a free stocking pattern you can use. It’s especially cute made out of faux fur, … Read More...
Sew a warm winter cape with this free pattern from Mood Sewciety! The long cape is timeless and elegant. The circle shape gives it a beautiful drape and swish. Armholes at the sides give freedom of movement. It takes a … Read More...
A thumb hole cuff is always a happy surprise on a long-sleeved t-shirt! When it’s cold out, the cuffs of your sleeve become built-in hand warmers. What’s better than that? Emily from Life Sew Savory shows how you can add … Read More...
Decorate your front door with an oversized Christmas stocking filled with greenery! This large Christmas stocking is sized just right to hang on a door. I’ve got a free pattern for you over at Orange Bettie. And though it’s meant … Read More...
The Secretary Blouse by So Sew Easy is refined elegance for a workplace wardrobe. You can download the sewing pattern for free and sew one up in a weekend. The pattern is rated for an advanced beginner or intermediate sewist. … Read More...
This little forst of Christmas trees has a cozy Scandi style and would be so pretty sitting on a mantel! Claire from Pillar Box Blue shows how you can make them. They’re simple to make from an old wool sweater … Read More...
Replace your throw-away makeup wipes with reusable ones! Laura from A Beautiful Mess shows how you can sew these reusable makeup wipes. Made from fabric instead of paper, you can wash them and use them over and over. They’re quick … Read More...
Sew a quilted casserole carrier to take warm dishes to all those holiday parties and potlucks! Sew4Home has a tutorial showing how you can make this quilted and insulated carrier. It wraps around a standard 9″ x 13″ rectangular baking … Read More...
This tree skirt is a beautiful finish to a Christmas tree! Emily from Life Sew Savory created it using a paper piecing method, and she has a free pattern you can download from her blog. Make it from Christmas themed … Read More...