13 Tools and Tips for Sewing With Leather for the First Time

Recently, I’ve begun sewing with leather. I know venturing outside of cotton can seem daunting for a beginner sewist or casual quilter, so I decided to share my 13 favorite tools and tips for sewing with leather on your sewing machine for the first time. Hopefully, these tools and tips will make your journey into … Read more

27+ Free Handmade Gift Ideas for Makers

It’s week five of 12 weeks of roundups including free gift ideas for the handmade holidays! Today’s roundup includes gift ideas for your favorite makers, including crocheters, knitters, quilters, sewists, and more. I’ve searched the web to bring you 13 free crochet patterns, 5 free knitting patterns, 4 free sewing patterns, and 5 free crafts … Read more

52+ Free Patterns for Softies

It’s week four of 12 weeks of roundups including free gift ideas for the handmade holidays! Today’s roundup is all about softies and plushies. I’ve searched the web to bring you 28 free crochet patterns, 10 free knitting patterns, and 14 free sewing patterns for softies and plushies in sizes from minis you can hold … Read more

48+ Free Handmade Gift Ideas for the Home

It’s week three of 12 weeks of roundups including free gift ideas for the handmade holidays! Today’s roundup is all about handmade gift ideas for the home, including pillows, blankets, baskets and organizers, trivets and kitchen decoration, ornaments, wall hangings, and more! I’ve searched the web to bring you 24 free crochet patterns, 9 free … Read more

33+ Free Handmade Hat and Scarf Projects to Make Great Gifts

It’s week two of 12 weeks of roundups including free gift ideas for the handmade holidays! Today’s roundup is all about hats and scarves. I’ve searched the web to bring you 18 free crochet patterns, 15 free knitting patterns, and 3 free fabric craft tutorials (including no-sew and low-sew projects) for hats, scarves, and cowls … Read more

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