Casey again, from Casey York Design shares a tutorial over at Moda Bake Shop showing how to make these pretty biscornu sachets.  Each one is made from 2 5″ charm squares, plus stuffing beads and lavender.  You could also make … Read More...

Cintia from My Poppet shows how to make this retro apple tote bag.  The bag is made from a lightweight denim, with a large graphic apple applique.  It would make a cute gift for a teacher!  Go to My Poppet … Read More...

Is there anything more comfortable than a pair of sweats?  They’re like my around-the-house uniform.  I don’t wear them outside of the house, though, because they’re less than fashionable.  Perhaps I should give them a refashion like Liz from Cotton … Read More...

Shauna from Satori Design for Living shows.  She uses a wide burlap ribbon for this project, but this will work with any wide ribbon.  I can see them being beautiful out of wide organza ribbon, maybe some of the ones … Read More...

Marissa from Rae Gun Ramblings  shows how to make an infinity scarf in just 10 minutes.  If you’re needing any last minute gifts to finish off your Christmas list, this might be what to make.  You could make a stack … Read More...

These Santa Pants Treat Bags are SO stinkin’ cute!!  Amy from Positively Splendid shares a tutorial showing how to make them out of craft felt.  You can fill them with any small wrapped candy.  Or, maybe some shred fill and … Read More...

Louise fromI’m Feelin’ Crafty shares a tutorial over at Go To Sew showing how to make a simple fleece dog bed.  It’s a rectangular bed with boxed sides and stuffed with cut up scraps of fleece.  Dogs come in … Read More...

Carla Hegeman Crimm from The Scientific Seamstress designed her Owls for All softie as a project you can make with a group of kids.  Her downloadable PDF pattern includes instructions for assembling the owl as well as tips for making … Read More...

Dan Parker from Studs and Buttonholes shows how to make a zippered leather clutch bag with a rainbow of skulls across a front strap.  To carry it, just slide your hand between the strap and the bag.  His DIY includes … Read More...

Hilary and Jessica from Domestic Bliss Squared show how to make a simple skirt for an American Girl doll.  It’s so easy, it only takes one seam!  What makes it so simple is that she started with a thrifted skirt … Read More...

Lindsey from Happier Than A Bird Quilts wanted to celebrate Advent with her young children, but the thought of open flames around small hands made her nervous.  Her solution was an Advent wreath that doesn’t have any actual candles. She … Read More...

Erin from Sewbon is over at Sew Caroline today, showing how you can make a leather tassel keychain.  Her tutorial is part of Sew Caroline’s 12 Days of Handmade Gifts series.  It’s a simple gift you can make, and it’s … Read More...

Amy Smart from Diary of a Quilter shares a tutorial showing how to make her Simple Sturdy Tote Bag.  The design is indeed simple and it’s built to be sturdy, but it’s also a pretty cute tote when made out … Read More...

Autumn from It’s Always Autumn shares a tutorial for making a handmade chess set.  She made this one for her son.  The board is pieced from two colors of flannel.  For the pieces, she used craft bottle caps with chess … Read More...

Erin Erickson from Dog Under My Desk shares a tutorial at Pellon showing how to make a dog bed with a removable fleece cover.  If your doggie is especially spoiled, you could also use Minky.  The cover has an easy … Read More...

Elisa from Charming Doodle shares a free pattern over at The Sewing Rabbit for a reversible bib with a Peter Pan collar.  It’s made from t-shirt knit, which is soft and stretchy so there’s no need for a closure.  Just … Read More...

Marissa from Rae Gun Ramblings  shares a free pattern for making a child’s apron.  It’s a simple project that’s quick to make.  She says it can be done in just 10 minutes!  How’s that for quick?  Or, let your child … Read More...