20+ Free Patterns for Gift Ideas for Home

I’m sharing the fourth of five weekly roundups including free patterns for gift ideas as part of the seventh annual Christmas in July Make Along! Last week’s theme was gift ideas for the home and this collection includes 20 crochet, knitting, and sewing patterns for Christmas stockings and ornaments; blankets and quilts; coasters, trivets, and … Read more

19+ Free Patterns for Gift Ideas for Anyone

I’m sharing the third of five weekly roundups including free patterns for gift ideas as part of the seventh annual Christmas in July Make Along! Last week’s theme was gift ideas for anyone and this collection includes 19 crochet, knitting, and sewing patterns for cozies, containers, accessories, and more for anyone on your handmade holiday … Read more

22+ Free Patterns for Gift Ideas for Women

I’m sharing the second of five weekly roundups including free patterns for gift ideas as part of the seventh annual Christmas in July Make Along! Last week’s theme was gift ideas for women and this collection includes 22 crochet, knitting, and sewing patterns for garments, accessories, home decor, and more for the ladies on your … Read more

20+ Free Patterns for Gift Ideas for Babies, Kids, & Teens

I’m sharing the first of five weekly roundups including free patterns for gift ideas as part of the seventh annual Christmas in July Make Along! Last week’s theme was gift ideas for kids — from babies through teens — and this collection includes 20 crochet, knitting, and sewing patterns for accessories, toys, blankets, garments, and … Read more

7 Tips for Sewing with Waterproof Fabric

In today’s Sewing Basics post, I’m sharing seven tips for sewing with waterproof fabric. Waterproof fabric has a coating that makes it perfect for tablecloths, lunch totes, pet carrier liners, and more. This post contains affiliate links. I may receive compensation (at no added cost to you) if you make a purchase using these links. … Read more

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