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Easy Corduroy Slouchy Shoulder Bag
Our soft shoulder bag is beginner friendly but with a very stylish finish. The cool strap-and-tassel closure is a look we spotted on some of the trendiest designer bags. To get the signature slouch, look for a very fine wale corduroy ...
Holiday Sparkle Empire Waist Apron
Festive + fancy! Precision decorative stitching runs across this apron’s bodice and forms the “strings” for the skirt's sparkling ornament appliqués. We love the empire waist, piping accents, and wide sash ties ...
Companion Pouch Set
Two coordinated pouches designed to clip together. Use one or both. Turn them into a mini shoulder bag or ditch the strap and toss one or both into a larger tote. Stash money and cards in one, make-up and extras in the other ...
Appliquéd Napkin Set + Free Gift Tags
Quilt Block Panels are often used for quick and easy quilts, table runners or wall hangings. We’ve used them instead as feature appliqués on pretty banded, double-sided napkins. As an extra bonus, there’s a set of free gift tags ...
Kid’s Nap Time Set
Cuddle up with a snuggly hand-tied blanket and matching closed-end pillowcase. Both elements are beginner friendly with useful techniques to learn, like how to hand-tie and how to create the overlapping ends of a pillowcase ...
Patchwork Table Topper with Vintage Button Trim
A classic nine-patch center shows off a beautiful selection of vivid, large motif quilting cottons. The border all around features rows of vintage buttons, and bright corner tassels add an extra special finishing touch ...
Easy Felt Shoulder Bag
With clever cutting and careful stitching, this ribbon-accented bag is super cute and super easy. No complicated corners or closures, and the main body of the bag is a heavy wool felt, one of the most forgiving fabrics for new sewers ...
Folklore Bolster Pillow
With its bright ribbons, rich red denim, and white piping, this bolster reminds us of a cozy Scandinavian sweater. Learn the steps for end-to-end button tufting. You'll need a long needle and the ability to push ...
Snowmen Catnip Toys
Our little catnip snowmen are designed as the perfect little toys to keep kitties busy while you're outside building a real "jolly, happy soul.” We offer a downloadable pattern so you can make lots in no time from scraps on hand ...
Letter for Santa Pocket Pillow
Tuck a letter to Santa in one pocket, a special treat for him in the other. Then, leave the pillow out overnight and check in the morning to see what Santa has returned. Perhaps a letter back and another special treat! ...
The Lydia Bag
Fast and easy construction, but without sacrificing any style! You can make this beautiful bag in an afternoon while practicing your straight seams, topstitching, and boxed corners. Mix a bold solid with a pretty print ...
How To Create Cornucopia Napkins
Learn this simple yet elegant napkin fold. Fill the cornucopia with fresh flowers or greens; a small gift; candy, nuts, and fruits; or whatever strikes your fancy. It's a lovely way to finish your holiday table setting ...
Baby Bib with Patchwork Front + Terry Back
Cuteness alert! These baby bibs are pretty and practical. The front is made from Jelly Roll strips. The back is absorbent terry cloth. Download our free Baby's First Christmas gift tags to create an adorable holiday bundle ...
Easy Banded Napkins + Napkin Ties
Napkins are a great project for beginning sewers and an excellent way for anyone to practice hemming. Adding a simple fabric border kicks them up a notch, and the clever beaded ties are a cute alternative to place cards ...
Monogrammed Travel Tote
Whether you're traveling near or far, our handsome, go-everywhere tote is a wonderful addition to your packing plans. A subtle monogram is the finishing touch that really makes the project your own ...
Two Tone Gift Bags in Three Sizes
Good things don't always come in small packages. They can be small, medium or large... and still be quite wonderful. That's why we made these super cute gift bags in three sizes. A great ScrapBusters project! ...
Deep Dish Fabric Treat Baskets
Sweets for your sweets look even more delicious in these beautiful baskets. They’re extra wide and just the right depth for cookies, candy, and more; they’re not too thick, not too thin... deep dish, like a good Chicago pizza ...
Patchwork + Pom Pom Table Runner
A happy tabletop centerpiece has the potential to become a best-loved holiday tradition. Make one for yourself plus more for friends and family. We used a Layer Cake with bright poms in a coordinating color ...
Classic Canvas Bucket Bag with Drawcord Top
A crisp, cute bag with a bucket shape and cinched top – a silhouette popular season after season. We created our sample in a modern canvas with polished nickel hardware and a twisted cord for the signature drawstring closure ...
Felt Christmas Tree Ornaments
Gather up your favorite bits of fabric and trim, leftover buttons or beads, and sheets of craft felt. Then get ready to fire up your imagination for some ornament fun. A fantastic project to introduce kids to hand sewing ...
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