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Sew a crafty kraft-tex banner! Tailor your banner for the perfect occasion with your chosen saying or name. Perfect for weddings, graduations, showers and birthdays. Two rolls of kraft-tex will make 8 flags so plan accordingly. And get...

Learn how to embellish you favorite fabric with easy stitches- and don't forget to frame it! Made for kids!  From The Amazing Stitching Handbook for Kids by Kristin Nicholas 

Kid-friendly cross-stitch project! Learn embroidery basics and how to cross-stitch on a dish towel.  From The Amazing Stitching Handbook for Kids by Kristin Nicholas 

Finished pillow-cover wooly: 15˝ × 30˝ In spring we finally put away our winter blankets and wool coverlets. It’s time to bring out the fresh spring bedding and brighten up our spaces with thoughts of longer days and the sweet scents of...

A pillow is a great first project because it’s small and simple. And you can make it in a fabric and color that goes with your room. Choose a fabric you love that is also machine washable. You’ll probably want to wash it if...

This fun project combining appliqué and quilting comes from Appliquilting—Appliqué and Quilt at the Same Time! by Gina Perkes. FINISHED QUILT: 15 1/2 ̋ × 34 1/2 ̋

We would love to share another design with you, a simple plus sign pillow called Candy Plus. Candy Plus is a 20" pillow design with a plus sign surrounded by scrappy squares that is beginner-friendly. The surrounding squares can be from a charm pack,...

How cute is this iron cover from Stitching with Beatrix Potter? My iron lives on a shelf in the laundry and I often think it could do with a dust cover–so Mrs Tiggy-Winkle seemed like the perfect project! I would love Mrs Tiggy-Winkle in...

In honor of Love Note Day, we're sharing this beautiful free project from Adventures in Hexagons by Emily Breclaw. What a wonderful way to let someone know how much you love them!  Hexagon Size: 2 ̋ • Finished Quilt: 39 3/4 ̋ ×...

Or as I like to call them ‘PUMPK-ULENTS’! These one-of-a-kind creations will last for months, and the succulents can be replanted and used again next year. After the holidays, I added my pumpkins to my compost pile, and by fall I had an array...

Lovely embroidered hills add a lot of delicious charm to this little village. This project is perfect for experimenting with decorative stitching and for making some of your own patterns. Fill one hill with an abundance of French knots in various colors;...

Dip your toes into fussy cutting with this easy project taken from Fussy Cutters Club! Pot holders provide a great opportunity for you to learn and expand your fussy-cutting skills. They're the perfect size to quilt yourself if you're not a...

Finished Block: 3" x 3" • Finished Pillow: 18" x 18" We're so pleased to offer you a sample project from Visual Guide to Patchwork & Quilting! This patchwork pillow from Sherri McConnell is perfect piecing practice. From Sherri: "The...

From Sew Home Café curtains are great for a little privacy in a breakfast nook or kitchen window. Use a fun kitschy print or a classic geometric pattern and get sewing! Café curtains also work well...

This project is taken from Sew Illustrated—35 Charming Fabric & Thread Designs. Designed and made by Minki Kim | Finished size: 5 ̋ × 5 ̋ Coasters are the perfect small project to begin your adventures in sewing...

Going Green Table Runner FINISHED TABLE RUNNER: 20 1/2 ̋ × 60 1/2 ̋ • FINISHED BLOCKS: 10 ̋ × 10 ̋, 5 ̋ × 5 ̋ Going green is easy when you whip up this table runner from a smorgasbord of greens. This scrappy runner is sure to...

This content is an excerpt and a free pattern from Euphoria Tapestry Quilts by Deborah Kemball. In a way, this is the anomaly in my repertoire. I like to try to give all my flowers some sense of movement and flow, but here is a couch potato of...

Every year, I find myself once again looking for the perfect pumpkins for my porch and walkways. These pumpkins usually are not perfect at all. I like them lopsided, with spots, and always with stems. These wooly pumpkins are my way of bringing them into...

To try your hand at the triple straight-line appliqué, I designed a mug rug just for you! A mug rug is a great project to try out a new technique. They are small, easy to complete in one sitting, and functional. They also make cute little token...

Instead of the fastest draw in the west, I’m writing to tell you about the fastest way to make a pillow. This title should not be confused—I'm definitely not saying I’m the fastest sewist! (Not that every time you make a pillow it needs...

Please enjoy this free project from A Simple Life by Shelly Pagliai! A Simple Life was inspired by the little red diary of Shelly's mother, Hazel, which she kept while growing up in Missouri in the 1950s. Summertime is a time for picnics, and...

This wonderful project is great for a novice to learn satin stitching and machine quilting. Get ready—sharp-looking curves ahead! From Favorite Fabric Bowls, Boxes & Vases by Linda Johansen

Please enjoy this free project by Wendy Williams, from Make Pillows! What a charming village! The background fabrics for this pillow are shot cotton in two shades of gray. Try using other colors or even small prints. Choose colors that allow...

Inspired by the Felt Mug Warmer from “Urban Scandinavian Sewing” by Kirstyn Cogan (published by Stash Books). This simple project is a fun alternative or addition to any Easter basket! Finish by filling the felt wrapped mugs with candy...

Please enjoy this free project from Dresden Carnival! A visit to the fair isn’t complete without some cotton candy. Picture the cotton candy as it swirls around the cone in subtle gradations from dark to light. This combination of colors...

Enjoy this free project from Sandra Clemons' Scrap Patchwork! These fabric boxes are great! They can be used for storing stash or scrap fabric. The color of each box represents the colors of the scraps inside. I used Mochi Dot Linen by Moda,...

Happy St. Patrick's Day! The Shamrock Pillow is a scrap-busting project featuring reverse appliqué and the option for simple hand embroidery. I had fun digging through my scraps to see what unusual combinations I could come up with for this St...

I love bed runners. They’re a great quilted project to dress up your bed without having to make a full-size quilt. Moreover, their smaller size makes them easier to quilt. If you wish to make a full quilt, simply follow the placement...

Afraid of curves? You shouldn’t be. With a little practice they are really very easy to sew and can give you a lot of design options. I once was afraid of curves, but I overcame that fear and now I love them. Here are two quick and easy patterns...

These beautiful, one-of-a-kind watercolor-looking ribbons can be used to wrap a special package, tie in hair, wear as a belt, or make a bracelet. They add a personal decorative touch to a special event or party. For an array of textures...

Located in the area of Istanbul, Eyüp is on the Golden Horn, and the region extends to the Black Sea. The town itself lies beyond the walls of Istanbul and is known as a burial area. The Eyüp Sultan Mosque is a sacred place, as it holds...

Hi! I am Kate Colleran and my book with C&T Publishing is Smash Your Precut Stash!–a book with thirteen different quilt projects in it. Since it is sewing month, I thought I would share with you a quick and easy potholder...

This is a fun and quick project, perfect for those who want to try out the style but maybe don’t want to start with a whole quilt. This project makes both pillows. From Scrappy Bits Appliqué by Shannon Brinkley

For me, September means Fall and the start of the holiday season. I’m from Michigan and that’s usually the month we get the first chill in the air and the apple orchards are prime for picking and warm cinnamon donuts at the...

It’s all about dots and stripes in this easy-to-piece runner with a contemporary look.  This project was taken from A Merry Christmas with Kim Schaefer by Kim Schaefer.

Insul-Fleece is easy to sew through and you can machine wash and tumble dry with no bunching. And with just one craft pack you can make a whole lunch bag, several pot holders, or two of the below handy, dandy Christmas Casserole Carriers...

Let spring soar into summer with this delightful bluebird created by author Lesley Riley, using her TAP™ Transfer Artist Paper. So simple a project you’ll be tempted to take flight and create a flock.