These ornaments look like they’ve got pretty floral designs painted on the outside, but they’re actually motifs fussy cut from floral fabric.  Bev from Flamingo Toes has a tutorial showing how to make them.  You can use any kind of … Read More...

As a coffee drinker, I think a cup of coffee always makes a nice gift.  Staci from Crafty Staci  has a tutorial for making a cute Santa belt coffee cozy that would make a great Christmas gift for friends or … Read More...

These mini embroidery hoop designs make the cutest ornaments to hang on your tree!  The design is by Bev from Flamingo Toes, and she’s got a free pattern for you on her blog.  They’re made from bits of felt and … Read More...

This paw pillow makes a cute bedding accent for kids and tweens!  It’s fun to make and the pillows are adorable!  Sew Cute Patterns has a tutorial showing how to make one.  Made from fleece, they’re soft to snuggle and … Read More...

These colorful Christmas ornaments combine scrappy patchwork with felt to make pretty and colorful baubles for your tree!  Stephanie from Swoodson Says has a tutorial showing how to make them!  It’s a great scrapbusting project for your smallest fabric scraps!… Read More...

Make a toddler bandana bib using this free sewing pattern and tutorial! This sewing tutorial over at www.applegreencottage.com teaches you how to create absolutely darling toddler bibs even if you are just starting your sewing journey. A beginner-friendly project for … Read More...

This tutorial for making full-size Christmas plush and plush ornaments will allow you to have plump, little reindeer animals both on and under the tree!  You can get the free pattern and tutorial at Fluffmonger, in both a full size … Read More...

Family Christmas pajamas are a fun tradition for kids!  Chelsea from GYCT Designs shares a free sewing pattern so you can sew them for all the kids in your family.  She has free sewing patterns for both the raglan top … Read More...

This little Christmas gnome would make such a cute ornament for your tree!  Mar from Marzipan Knits created it, and she’s got a tutorial on her blog telling how she did it.  She was able to make several of them … Read More...

A fluffy bunny pillow is perfect to snuggle up with this winter, and the stuffed animal sewing tutorial is great for beginners with a photo walkthrough.  Stephanie at Swoodson Says has the free pattern and tutorial for you.  Don’t be … Read More...

These little raindrop bags are the cutest little pouches!  They’re the perfect way to wrap up a small gift. Or use one as a jewelry pouch!  Andy from A Bright Corner has a tutorial showing how to make these sweet … Read More...

This Felt Christmas Tree Craft is an easy sewing project for beginners and makes a great Christmas ornament or homemade gift!  Jennifer from Sugar, Spice and Glitter has a tutorial showing how to make  it.  The sewing is easy enough … Read More...

Alicia from Sew What Alicia shows how you can create a Christmas quit for everyone on your list – quick and easy!  She shares the tutorial over at Polka Dot Chair.  Using pre-quilted fabric gives the look of a hand … Read More...

Stitch up this nostalgic Christmas tree car ornament for your Christmas tree!  Cat from Mary Martha Mama has a free pattern for you!  It’s made from felt and you can sew the whole thing by hand, no sewing machine required.… Read More...

This is a Christmas craft tutorial that upcycles denim pockets into adorable little holiday house softies! With a full photo tutorial and free pattern download for all the shapes, you can make this ornament a bunch of times and decorate … Read More...

These fabric weights would make an awesome stocking stuffer for a sewist in your life!  Or perhaps they’d be a great help for yourself as you sew a stack of handmade gifts for others.  Either way, these little triangle fabric … Read More...

These sweet little ornaments are perfect for the sloth lover in your life!  Their small size makes it easy to sew up a dozen or so quickly and easily. American Felt & Craft has a free pattern and tutorial for … Read More...

Refashion a men’s shirt into a trendy women’s cargo jacket!  Cathi from Scratch and Stitch shows how.  This is such a smart refashion!  A cargo jacket can be expensive to buy, but a men’s shirt is pretty inexpensive from a … Read More...

Yarn pom poms turn a plain pillow cover into cute Christmas decor.  Ann from On Sutton Place shows to make  it.  You can make this a no-sew project, as she did, by starting with a purchased pillow cover.  Or you … Read More...

A few packets of hot cocoa – and maybe a cute mug to drink them from – makes a great Christmas gift for neighbors and coworkers.  Caroline from Sew Can She shows how you can sew up little fabric bags … Read More...