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Ready or not – Christmas is coming! The holidays are such a special time for crafters because it lets us share our creative gifts with friends, family and those in need. There is no better time of year to warm the hearts of your near and dear with a homemade gift (that just happens to show off your crafty abilities).

Shorter days and holiday activities can make it feel like there isn’t time to make handmade gifts (it’s already December!). While tackling a brand new quilt may ...

I always need a place to rest my needle between stitches. I can’t tell you how often my sleeve, or pants leg, or the arm of the sofa have become my pincushion in a pinch! This Pincushion necklace is both much more convenient and much more fashionable when it comes to putting your needle somewhere! […]

When someone is covered in a cozy, warm quilt, they are reminded that someone sat at a sewing machine for hours, carefully piecing and stitching, with them in mind. A handmade table runner sitting on the family dining table shows a loving home to all who feast there. To be gifted a wall hanging is a reminder that they are loved by its maker.

Valentine’s day is one of the best holidays to make for because it’s about love and we LOVE to make! Here are some sweet as pie project ideas:

Tender Hearts

Image – Tender Hearts Wall ...

You are going to have so much fun making the Leading Lady Pleated Wristlet by Sew Many Creations. You can easily make this wristlet in an afternoon, and it doesn’t use much fabric, which makes it perfect for holiday homemade gifts!

In this video I walk you through how to center your fabric motifs to ensure they are centered, how to fold and sew pleats, how to make your strap, install a zipper and sew your wristlet together.

It is super easy and totally doable for beginner and advanced bag makers. And it is a great way to showcase ...