Sew4Home shares a free pattern for making their Ollie & Olivia Sleepy Time Stuffed Owls. They’re made from fleece so they’re extra huggable.  Make them from bright colors and fun prints to give them cheery personalities.  Finished dimensions are 18″ … Read More...

Everyone has their favorite trick or treat candy, and this bag lets you separate the good stuff from the even better stuff.  Hancock Fabrics shares a tutorial on their blog, The Stitch, showing how to make one.  This could also … Read More...

Daniela from On The Cutting Floor shares a free pattern for her Amy paneled pencil skirt.  It’s made from 6 panels and has a slit at one of the sides.  The panels allow for shaping the the skirt to your … Read More...

Kelli and Kristi from Lolly Jane show how to make this fall throw pillow with a burlap pumpkin applique.  The details on this pillow are rich with texture.  The pumpkin applique is made from burlap, with edges left raw.  And … Read More...

Patti from Garden Matter shows how you can make a corn bag to soothe your sore muscles.  It’s a small fabric pillow filled with corn.  You can heat it up in the microwave to make a warm pack to help … Read More...

Denise from DIY Crush shares a free pattern for making this simple pom pom fleece hat.  The shape is simple and the sewing is easy.  The two big pom poms at the ears make it extra cute. Her free pattern comes in … Read More...

This felt toadstool pincushion is made entirely from circles – circles for the polka dots and circles for the toadstool top and base.  Keeley from Hope and Gloria shows how to make it.  She uses felt but I think this … Read More...

Cheryl from Sew Can Do shows how she made this adorable fluffy chicken costume for her daughter.  It’s made from a shag cuddle fabric.  She adapted a raglan sleeve pattern and a hat pattern to make the chicken body and … Read More...

Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shares a free pattern to make this asymmetrical poncho.  She made two versions using the same pattern – one sewn up in a drapey sweater knit, and another color blocked from a … Read More...

Annika from Näh-Connection shows how to make this Halloween drawstring backpack with a spooky spider web.  It would make a great trick or treat bag!  When the tricking and treating is done and the bag is full (and heavy) of … Read More...

Bev from Flamingo Toes shows how you can make these vintage lace ghosts for Halloween, with no sewing required.  They’re quick and easy to make, and can be quite spooky when they catch a light breeze.  You can use either … Read More...

Here’s a cute way to use your orphan gloves.  Turn them in glovosaurs – dinosaur softies made from gloves. Allison from Sweater Doll guest blogs at Cucicucicoo with a tutorial showing how to make glovosaurs, or dinosaur softies out of … Read More...

These felt ornaments would be so cute hanging from a Halloween tree!! Alicia from Felt With Love Designs shares a free pattern for making them.  There’s a candy, a spiderweb, a witch hat, a Frankenstein, and (my favorite) a black … Read More...

This acorn pillow is so pretty for fall!  Connie from ReFabulous has a free pattern for you.  You can make it from two fat quarters – one for the acorn top and one for the acorn bottom – but … Read More...

Whether you’re a pumpkin spice latte drinker or (like me) not, you’ll love this coffee cozy.  Mollie from Wild Olive shares a tutorial showing how to make it. The felt tab and button closure is a cute detail. If you … Read More...

Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shares a free pattern to make a kids’ pirate shirt.  It fits loose and laces up the front.  Scrounge through your child’s closet (and your own) and you probably have the rest … Read More...

Bev from Flamingo Toes shows how you can make this sweet vintage camper kitchen set.  The set includes a hot pad with a vintage camper applique and a coordinating kitchen towel.  She includes a free pattern for the adorable camper … Read More...

If you have 5 black cats and you make a Halloween banner that has all of them in it… you might be a crazy cat lady. Oh wait, that’s ME!  And I DID make a Halloween banner featuring all 5 … Read More...

It’s the details that make a handmade bag something special.  Like these two toned handles in this tote.  The orange on the inside is an unexpected pop of color – and it coordinates with the lining and the piping at … Read More...