It being this close to Thanksgiving (and Christmas), when I hear the word “ham” my mind automatically goes to the kind that you eat.  But the ham that Jen from My Measuring Tape shows how to make is not an … Read More...

Phyllis Dobbs from Phyllis Dobbs Art & Design Studio shares a free pattern for this pretty apron.  I love the angled pocket, and the contrast hem!  Make it in red and green for a festive holiday look, or make it … Read More...

Chea from Just a Betty trying to be a Martha shows how she made this super cute Christmas tree applique.  The body of the tree is made of up little strips of ribbon.  She made a matching skirt by stitching … Read More...

Ashley from Make It and Love It continues her scarf refashioning series with a tutorial showing how to make a fringed skirt for a little girl out of a scarf.  The long fringe would make any girl feel fancy!  Go … Read More...

Chica and Jo share a tutorial for making this fall leaf table runner with matching napking rings.  Whether it’s for a special Thanksgiving dinner, or part of your autumn decor, your table will look festive with this table runner down … Read More...

Ellie from Bustle and Sew  shares a free downloadable pattern and tutorial to make this sweet little bunny shaped heating bag.  This little bunny has a pocket in her tummy where you can insert a bag filled with rice or … Read More...

Essie from Penelope Waits shows how to make this Little Bag of Secrets drawstring pouch.  What will you hold in your Little Bag of Secrets?  Get the tutorial.

Leigh Ann from The Object Project shares a tutorial for making a patchwork folio to save your Thanksgiving keepsakes.  She is using her folio to archive her children’s lists of what they’re thankful for each year.  What a great way … Read More...

I don’t know about you, but scarves tend to multiply at my house.  From Christmas gifts to clearance sales, it seems that I have no problem acquiring knit scarves.  Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how to refashion … Read More...

Jennifer from A Hoot and a Holler shows how to dress up a plain hoodie.  All it takes is a brightly colored ruffle to go from bland to fabulous.  Go to the tutorial.

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Disney from Ruffles and Stuff guest blogs on Dollar Store Crafts with a tutorial showing how to add ruffled flair to a plain umbrella.  Love this!  Go to the tutorial.

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Fantastic Toys shares a free pattern and tutorial for making these felt Christmas ornaments.  I love the vintage look!  In fact, we had a set of similar  ornaments on our tree when I was a child.  Go to the free … Read More...

Lookie, lookie, lookie at the dress that Joanne from Craft Passion made for her daughter’s stage performance!  While you’re drooling, let me tell you that this is her first attempt at drafting a pattern.  Wow!  You can see more photos … Read More...

 Jaime from Sew She Sews and Baubles & Bits shares a tutorial for making this fun birthday crown.  Slip this on your child’s head and they transform into birthday royalty.  Go to the tutorial.

Abby from A Feathered Nest shows how to make this fleece blanket that folds into a pillow.  This is a quick, easy sewing project and would make great Christmas gifts.  Get the tutorial. 

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