Make Baby Stuff has a free pattern and tutorial for making these sweet little Christmas elf softies.  These would certainly be good presents for wee ones, but I’m thinking that older children might like one as well.  Go to the … Read More...

At the Threads Magazine site, Judith Neukam tells how to make a long bound buttonhole.  While a standard buttonhole works with one button, this is one long bound buttonhole that’s designed to hold multiple buttons.  How cool is that? Go … Read More...

Centsational Girl has the how-to for making this pillow cover embellished with a large poinsettia bloom.  Felt makes this an easy project, and it also gives it a warm, cozy feel.  Go to the tutorial.

Shannon from Staker Sensations and Shannon Makes Stuff gives a tutorial and free pattern for making this Christmas ornament advent calendar.  Count the days by turning over the ornaments to reveal a scene from the Christmas story.  Go to the … Read More...

If ugly plastic laundry hampers are getting you down, how about sewing a fabric replacement?  Christine from Christine Sews tells how to do it.  Go to the tutorial.

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If ugly plastic laundry hampers are getting you down, how about sewing a fabric replacement?  Christine from Christine Sews tells how to do it.  Go to the tutorial.

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Dogwood Lane shares a fun idea for an advent calendar.  Instead of pockets or envelopes, her advent calendar is a fabric chain. Each day, a new link gets added to the chain.  By the time Christmas arrives, she’ll have a … Read More...

Melly & Me share a tutorial showing how to close a gap when stuffing a softie.  Their method closes the gap so that it is nearly invisible.  Go to the tutorial.

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Marcus Brothers shares a free pattern for making this 8-pointed pincushion, designed by Ellen Highsmith Silver.  It’s a reproduction of a civil-war era style pincushion.  The example is shown in civil-war reproduction fabrics, but I can also see it looking … Read More...

UNJournal shares a free pattern for this origami wrap.  Make it from a soft knit fabric.  2 1/4 yards will make 2 wraps.  Get the free pattern.

Christine from Christine Sews shares a tutorial telling how to make a shower curtain.  Go to the tutorial.

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Tracy from Mad Quilter shares a free pattern for this classic baby smock with straps that cross over in the back.  It’s easy to construct, which makes this a great project for beginners. Go to the free pattern.

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Pickles shares a tutorial for a festive Advent calender made in the form of hanging treat pockets.  Fill each pocket with a different treat for each night as you count the days until Christmas.  Get the how-to.

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Ashley from Make It and Love It continues her series on repurposed scarves with a tutorial showing how to turn an old scarf into a cute little owl softie.  If you’ve got any babies or small children on your Christmas … Read More...

Jennifer Ackerman-Haywood of Craft Sanity shares a tutorial for a fun turkey-shaped placecard for your Thanksgiving table.  It’s based off of a pincushion pattern, so after Thanksgiving is all over you can send your guests home with a turkey-shaped pincushion. … Read More...

CraftStylish shows how to make this scarf with lace edging at the bottoms.  The silk will be soooo soft against your skin, and a pretty contrast with a tweedy winter coat.  Go to the tutorial.

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Nothing makes me happier on a gray, rainy day than bright, happy colors.  So why are umbrellas mostly so boring?  That can change with this article at Threads Magazine.  They show you how you can recover your umbrella.  It’s … Read More...

Threads Magazine has the how-to for making loops in soutache braid.  You can use this braid to applique decorative designs and patterns on to your sewing projects.  Go to the tutorial.

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