Make a porch or patio chair more inviting by adding a set of cushions.  You could buy some, but it’s better to make them because you can custom fit your cushions to your chair.  Fairfield World shares a tutorial showing … Read More...

Staci from Crafty Staci has a free pattern for making a bear claw hot pad.  It’s the hot pad of the month for June, part of her year long series of free hot pad patterns.  This one has the bear … Read More...

Sachiko from Tea Rose Home shares a free pattern for making her Summer Blossom Dress.  It’s a simple A-line dress, but with a striking curved hemline and big beautiful floral appliques.  Her free pattern fits girls size 8-10.  It’s a … Read More...

I like my pool bags big.  Between towels and pool toys and bottles of water, there’s lots of stuff that needs carrying to the pool.  Ama from Ohoh Blog shares a tutorial at Seams and Scissors showing how to make … Read More...

The Ribbon Retreat shows how you can make a patriotic wind sock out of an embroidery hoop and a variety of ribbons and trims.  You could also mix in some fabric scraps if you can’t find enough different kinds of … Read More...

Daniela from On The Cutting Floor shows how you can make this insulated travel snack bag.  The insulation will help keep your snacks cool.  She made it for her young son to take to day care.  But it doesn’t have … Read More...

Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how you can make a swim cover up poncho.  It’s quick and easy to make out of a beach towel.  It has a deep slit at the neck so it slides over the … Read More...

Cheryl from Sew Can Do shows how you can make this duffel that’s perfect for packing for a weekend trip.  She calls it the Bon Voyage Travel Duffel Bag.  She was able to fit 5 full outfits in the one … Read More...

Deby from So Sew Easy uses stripes to great effect in her Moved to Tiers maxi skirt.  She shares a free pattern for it on her blog. The skirt is made from lightweight striped knit fabric pieced at angles to … Read More...

Lindsey from Fort Worth Fabric Studio shows how you can make this patriotic 4th of July banner.  The flags are fabric circles with alternating red and blue stars appliqued on them.  Hang it on your front porch, or from your … Read More...

Jill from Snugglebug University guest blogs at Make It and Love It with a tutorial showing how you can make a large farmer’s market tote out of an inexpensive woven rug. She got her rug from IKEA but you can … Read More...

We use lots of mason jars at our house, mostly for canning but sometimes to carry food or drink along with me.  Sew Mama Sew shares a tutorial show how can make insulated bag sized just right to hold a … Read More...

Professor Pincushion shows how to make a simple business card wallet from leather (or faux leather) in a video tutorial.  The leather sleeve holds your business cards, protecting them from getting bent so your cards will give a good impression … Read More...

Sarah from Sadie Seasongoods shows how you can make a pincushion in a teapot.  This is a little bit of genius!!  Start with a pretty teapot, perhaps one you’ve picked up from the thrift store, and add a pincushion under … Read More...

The other day I caught my daughter sticking toothpicks into our couch.  When I called her out, she said, “But you do it all the time with your pins!”  Busted.  I do tend to use the arm of my couch … Read More...

Josie from Sew For Soul shares a free pattern and tutorial for making this scrappy appliqued felt camper van keyring. This looks like such a fun project! And a good use for those tiniest fabric scraps.  I am in love … Read More...

Bringing your own reusable bags with you to the grocery store keeps those plastic sacks from taking over your house or ending up in a landfill.  Reusable fabric grocery bags are easy to make.  Sew4Home shares a free pattern for … Read More...

Stacey from Boy, Oh Boy, Oh Boy Crafts shares a free pattern for making this fringed knit sundress.  It’s a simple A-line dress from t-shirt knit, with a row of long fringe sewn avross the front.  Her free pattern makes … Read More...