This Santa Claus throw blanket is sooo cute!  And Vanessa from Tried & True shares a tutorial at Fairfield World showing how you can make it.  The blanket is made from soft Minky fur, with white faux fur trim and … Read More...

I’m going to have to get my hands on some neoprene!  Professor Pincushion shows how you can make a simple tablet sleeve out of neoprene.  The thick padded fabric will help protect your tablet from bumps and scratches, and neoprene … Read More...

Liz from Sew4bub shares a free pattern for making girls swimsuit bottoms.  They’re great swimswuit basics that can be worn with rash guards and other swim tops.  If you’ve not sewn swimsuits before, don’t fear.  They’re easier than you think. … Read More...

For as many decorative stitches that you find on a typical Janome sewing machine, they rarely get used.  But here’s a project that puts those stitches front and center.  Sew4Home shows how to make hot pads accented with decorative … Read More...

Taylor from Taylor Tailor shares a free patter at The Sewing Party for making this heavy-duty wine tote.  It has room for two bottles of wine, plus a pocket where you can put a corkscrew.  It’s made from a sturdy … Read More...

A child’s beret is made that much cuter with the addition of some cat ears.  Melissa from Rebel & Malice guest blogs at Lulu & Celeste with a free pattern for making one.  Fleece is a good fabric to use … Read More...

A snowman is the December Hot Pad of the Month at Crafty Staci.  He’s got a scarf and a hat (with a bell or pom pom), and of course a carrot nose.  Staci shares a free pattern and tutorial … Read More...

Kirstin from Kojodesigns shows how she created this set of Minecraft plushies as a last minute Christmas gift for her son.  They’re all based on a simple cube shape plushie, but by changing out the color of felt and adding … Read More...

Rubyellen from Cakies shares a free pattern for making this adorable Christmas elf softie doll.  You can sit him on a shelf or let him be a doll for your kids to play with.  Use a mix of fun Christmas … Read More...

These fabric baskets provide cute organizing for a baby’s room, a child’s art space, or maybe your own desk top.  Kate from See Kate Sew shows how you can make them.  Choose some fun fabrics and sew up some organizers … Read More...

Denise from DIY Crush shares a free sewing pattern for making a pair of fleece mittens.  They’re easy to sew, with each mitten requiring just one easy seam and some hemming. Her free pattern comes in sizes small, medium, and … Read More...

Mary from Craft Buds shares a tutorial at Sew Mama Sew for making her Little Reader library tote bag.  The squared bottom and sides give room to carry lots of books home from the library.  There’s a small pocket where … Read More...

Cats and their butts. If you’re a cat owner you understand. They’re just so proud of them, and think you want to see them!  With 5 cats in my house, I see a lot of cat butts so I thought … Read More...

Getting dressed up in winter isn’t easy.  Ever notice how hard it is to find a dress with long sleeves?  Or sleeves at all?  The Pauline Dress by On The Cutting Floor is perfect for getting dressed up nice in … Read More...

See Kate Sew shows how you can make a sleeping bag for a doll.  There are no complicated zippers for young hands to manage.  Just slide the doll into the sleeping bag and put her to bed.  There’s a coordinating … Read More...

Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews created coordinating Christmas jammies for her kids and their cousins, and she shares the pattern she used.  They’re made from knit fabric that’s soft and comfortable for sleeping, and also makes these … Read More...

Christmas stockings are fun for everyone in the family – even your child’s dolls.  Joy from XOXO Grandma shares a free pattern to make itty bitty doll sized Christmas stockings.  The scale is just right for an American Girl … Read More...

If you like the look of industrial felt but not the price tag or limited colors available, check out this tutorial by Delia Creates.  She shows how you can make a faux industrial felt using materials you can find at … Read More...

Advent may be well under way, but you can still create an Advent calendar.  Make it this year during Advent and next year it’ll be all ready to go!  Amy from Ameroonie Designs shares a tutorial for making a pleated … Read More...