50 Handmade Blankets That Make Great Gifts | Handmade Holiday Gift Ideas Week 1

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

30+ Handmade Gift Ideas for Crafters

This is the seventh post in my series of roundups for handmade gift ideas for the winter holiday season. Make a handmade gift you know will be appreciated with this roundup which includes 30+ handmade gift ideas for sewists, quilters, crocheters, knitters, and other crafters. The roundup includes 9 free crochet patterns, 4 free knitting … Read more

60 Handmade Gift Ideas for Kids

This is the sixth post in my series of roundups for handmade gift ideas for the winter holiday season. Today’s roundup includes 60 handmade gift ideas for kids, including 15 free fabric tutorials, 30 free crochet patterns, 12 free knitting patterns, and 3 free crafty tutorials. These project ideas include softies, lovies or cuddly blankets, … Read more

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