Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shares a free pattern for making a blazer for baby.  I am dying over the seersucker she used. So cute!! And so perfect for an Easter outfit!  It would also be spring-y from a linen … Read More...

Peta from She Quilts A lot shows how you can make these pretty fabric Easter baskets.  The square fabric baskets are made from three coordinating fat quarters.  And check out those outline appliques! Her tutorial also shares the technique … Read More...

Melissa from Polkadot Chair shares a tutorial at We All Sew showing how you can make a set of Easter napkins.  The fabric napkins are self binding, creating a contrast border around the edge.  A bunny applique is added to … Read More...

This pretty embroidered pincushion is also a notions box.  The base is an Altoids tin so it opens up for a place to hold a small sewing kit.  I love this idea!!  Donna shares a tutorial on her HubPages blog … Read More...

You can make this adorable raccoon softie using a free pattern by LiEr from Ikat bag  .  She shares a free pattern at Sew Mama Sew.  The raccoon is just one of 18 variations of the same softie base pattern.  … Read More...

With a pair of tutorials by Autie from iCandy Handmade, you can make matching layered skirts for a little girl and an American Girl (or other 18″) doll.  It’s a simple gathered skirt with an elastic waistband, sewn from two … Read More...

Staci from Crafty Staci shares her free hot pad pattern of the month.  With Easter coming soon, her March pattern is for a bunny hot pad.  How cute is he with his sweet bunny face and floppy bunny ears!

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Sara from Radiant Home Studio shows a cool photo transfer technique you can use to decorate the front of a plain tote.   She creates a weathered geometric pattern using images from magazine pages.  This same technique would also be pretty … Read More...

The Madeline Dress would make a beautiful Easter dress for a little girl.  It has a unique bodice that has a curved hem on the front, and opens to a wide collar on the back.  Jess from The Sewing Rabbit … Read More...

Becky from Patchwork Posse shows how you can make this thimble pincushion pendant.  You can wear the itty bitty pincushion around your neck.  It has just enough space to hold a few pins or needles.  It’s easy to make and … Read More...

Birgit from By Number 19 shares a free pattern for making these felt Easter egg decorations.  The set of felt ornaments can be hung from a simple tree made from a branch.  She includes templates for making all 6 designs … Read More...

Melissa from Polkadot Chair shows how you can make an Easter basket that much more special with a custom made liner.  Her tutorial shows how to measure your basket to figure out what size to cut your pieces, and then … Read More...

Miranda from One Little Minute shares a free pattern for making a baby romper with ties that cross in the back.  The straps tie at the center back so there’s plenty of flexibility in fit.  Her free pattern is actually … Read More...

Cheryl from Sew Can Do shows how you can make a convertible sleeping bag.  It’s a soft, warm sleeping bag, but it also opens up to become a blanket.  Instead of a long zipper like you find on most … Read More...

Abby from Sew Much Ado shares a free pattern for making this adorable bunny backpack for a toddler.  Look at those long floppy bunny ears and that fluffy bunny tail!  My immediate thought was this was a cute backpack for … Read More...

Lindsay from Lindsay Sews and Craft Buds shows how you can make a quilted pot holder.  It has a pocket where you can slide your hand to help protect it from a hot pan.  You can make one in just … Read More...

This slouchy tee is a free pattern from It’s Always Autumn.  The simple pattern is quick to sew.  And the easy going style of this tee makes it an everday wardrobe staple.  It fits loose through the body, with elbow … Read More...