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Sleepy Time Stuffed Owls
Our popular owl pals are 18" tall x 16" wide – a perfect size for hugging or laying your head for a nap. We especially love their big, bright eyes; they’re staying wide awake so you can doze safe and sound. There’s a full pattern set ...
Extra Large Shopper Tote
We used barkcloth in bold tropical prints for our dramatic totes, but other mid-to-heavyweight substrates would work too. The generous size makes it perfect as a market shopper, everyday carryall or even a diaper bag alternative ...
Peek-a-Boo Ribbon Zipper Pouch
This adorable zipper pouch is all about the gorgeous ribbons. We show you how to stack and stitch them in place. A peek-a-boo vinyl insert through the center lets you see what’s inside your pretty pouch ...
Vintage Style Kid’s Book Satchel
We took the sophisticated styling of an adult carryall and scaled it down to kid-size. Feeling like kids have all the fun? Want your very own mini vintage book satchel? Simply lengthen the strap and you're good to go ...
Cuddle + Flannel Baby Blanket
You'll love this blanket's easy binding, formed by wrapping a flannel backing square around to the front to create a wide, continuous border. We also show you a clever way to stitch the rick rack in place for a perfect reveal ...
Beginner Friendly Tote Bag
Making a wonderful bag for yourself or as a gift is a great sense of accomplishment. In this tutorial, we focus on creating a cool tote that’s very easy, but also cute and classic. Choose between two different strap styles ...
Mini Backpacks as Party Treat Bags
Birthday party treat bags are usually flimsy plastic things filled with candy and trinkets. Forget that! Instead, bestow these mini backpacks on your party guests. They are oh-so cute, actually useful, reusable, and fun to make! ...
Foldaway Fabric Shopping Bags + Carrying Case
This pair of foldaway cotton grocery bags comes with its own carrying case. It's compact enough (just 5" x 7" x 2") to throw in your purse or keep in the car's glove box. There’s even a handy front pocket to hold a shopping list ...
Deep Dish Fabric Treat Baskets
Sweets for your sweet look even more delicious in these beautiful baskets. They’re extra wide and just the right depth for cookies, candy, and more; they’re not too thick, not too thin... deep dish, like a good Chicago pizza ...
Basket Weave Quilted Tote
A quilted top with a plain base. Mixing large and small motifs as well as textures is a great way to balance your design and bring in variety. Finish the look with sleek piping accents and pretty over-the-shoulder straps ...
Hanging Diaper Stacker
Designed to hang from a crib or changing table, our diaper stacker has plenty of room inside for lots of diapers plus large pockets on the outside for wipes, lotions, and more. The adorable sunshine appliqué is a free download ...
Mesh Laundry Bags
Make these handy, lightweight bags in any size you need. They’re super fast and easy. Use them to gather up your washables to carry to the laundry room. Or pop the whole kit and caboodle into the washer and dryer ...
Cotton Candy Kitty
This would be a wonderful learn-to-sew project for kids! We show how to stitch right through our paper pattern pieces, making it simple to keep curves and angles spot-on, even around the sharp corners and tight curves ...
Quilted Shoulder Bag
Whimsical Tula Pink fabric and her eye-popping Tula webbing is paired with a solid faux suede for upper trim and the clever front flap that covers deep, double pockets. A lightly quilted texture keeps it fashionably fabulous ...
Mini Clean Surface Mats
A handy, keep-clean trick for outdoor dining. Lay out these laminated mats: one as a surface for your meal, another to sit on. When done, simply wipe clean with a sanitizing spray, re-roll, and drop back in your bag ...
Double-Sided Cook’s Apron
It's a proven fact a festive apron will make your cooking go more smoothly (we are not obligated to tell you who proved this). Our vibrant design has decorative stitching accents plus a clever towel loop. And - it’s reversible! ...
30-Minute Therapeutic Neck Pillows
Pain in the neck?! One of these fast and easy neck pillows is great for proppin' your noggin for reading, napping and more. They have the perfect contour and softness to cradle your head and neck in comfort. A great gift idea ...
Soft Sack Insulated Lunch Bag
Create a fun, colorful, insulated lunch bag that features a bold monogram clearly stating, “That’s my PB&J, dude… hands off.” We combine a linen-blend solid with a striking quilting cotton on the outside, wipe-clean rip stop inside ...
Whale Appliqué Hand Towels
Wash your hands! Getting little ones to follow this important recommendation can be challenging. Make washing up more fun with our cute hand towels. We’ve created two adorable whale appliqués you can download for free ...
Stylish Monogrammed Weekender Tote
This larger tote combines some of our favorite fabric types: natural & nubby twill, soft faux suede, and happy gingham for a pop of color and pattern. It also has the perfect soft feel, which makes it extremely practical and packable ...
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