35 Handmade Hat Patterns and Tutorials To Make Great Gifts

This is the fourth in a series of 12 weeks of roundups for the handmade holidays! I’m sharing 35 free patterns and tutorials for hats, including 18 crochet patterns, 15 knitting patterns, a sewing tutorial, and an iron-on project. This roundup includes projects in a variety of sizes, so you’re sure to find inspiration for … Read more

32 Handmade Scarf and Cowl Patterns and Tutorials To Make Great Gifts

This is the third in a series of 12 weeks of roundups for the handmade holidays! I’m sharing 32 free patterns and tutorials for scarves and cowls, including 7 fabric tutorials, 10 knitting patterns, and 15 crochet patterns. This roundup includes feminine and unisex scarves and cowls that make wonderful gifts. This post contains affiliate … Read more

50 Handmade Blankets That Make Great Gifts

It’s the last Friday in September, and I’m kicking off my second annual series of 12 weeks of roundups for the handmade holidays! I’m sharing 50 free patterns and tutorials for handmade blankets, quilts, lovies, and throws, including crochet, knitting, sewing and quilting projects, along with a no-sew and a finger knit project! While some … Read more

DIY Denim Traditional Log Cabin Pocket Pillow

A few months ago, I shared a tutorial for making two DIY Denim Log Cabin Pillows with the Cabin in the Corner and Courthouse Steps blocks. Today, I’m sharing the Traditional Log Cabin Block. This post contains affiliate links. I may receive compensation (at no added cost to you) if you make a purchase using … Read more

29 Free Patterns and Tutorials for Handmade Bags To Make Great Gifts!

This is the ninth post in my series of roundups for handmade gift ideas for the winter holiday season. This roundup includes 29 free fabric, crochet, and knitting patterns and tutorials for bags that would make great gifts for kids and adults. I’ve included totes, messenger bags, clutches, backpacks, purses, and more, so there should … Read more

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