Scrappy Sandwich blocks

What a great way to use up some scraps. Make some Scrappy Sandwiches using this tutorial by Patchwork n Play.

Winter Village Pillow

Decorating for the Christmas holidays? Super cute pillow tutorial or turn it into a mini quilt, table topper or create a heap of blocks for a larger quilt.

Jessica also has more free patterns and tutorial on her blog.

4 Patch Heart Mini Quilt

This adorable 4 Patch Heart Mini Quilt could be made as large as you want and used for many purposes. A loved one. For those that are ill and you want to make a heart quilt. For a cute table runner or mug rug.

Patriotic Quilt Patterns

Quilt Jubliee have a great choice of Patriotic quilt patterns to choose from. I love this Fireworks Star quilt and I would imagine it would make up rather quickly.

This particular quilt  Zig Zag Strips, could be made with any fabrics for a fun colourful display of fabrics.

Re-Purpose a Mans shirt into a Ladies dress

What a cute way to re-purpose a mans shirt into a overall style dress for yourself. The free tutorial over at Adopt Your Clothes blog. Thanks Carmen.

Toothbrush Rug Tutorial

Rag Rug Cafe shows how to make a rug using an old toothbrush as the "hook or needle". These rugs are a great way to use up old clothing or sheets that you would usually get rid of.

You can also find another tutorial on Youtube showing her method to make the toothbrush rug.

Grab this great free hat pattern over at P4P. Several different sizes.

The Chance Quilt Pattern

Jessica Dayon is sharing her quilt pattern/tutorial "The Chance" for free on her blog along with other freebies.

Glad Tidings Quilt Pattern

Quilting Land has a free quilt pattern Glad Tidings that you can download a PDF for free. You will need to enter your email address but it was a quick simple process. Thank you Suzanne of Splendid Speck for sharing this. You can find a couple more on her website .

Triple Zip Pouch

A Quilter's Table: Triple-Zip Pouch Tutorial

Ribbon Star Block

Lee Heinrich has created a modern block she calls Ribbon Star Block over on her blog Freshly Pieced. This tutorial makes a 12.5" block.

Pillowcase with inner flap AND French seams.

Fabric Chicken Tutorial

Find the tutorial for this cute fabric chicken over at Gingercake.

Vintage Block Along Block One - Grandma's Star Quilt Block Tutorial

Vintage Block Along Block One - Grandma's Star Quilt Block Tutorial over at Bee in my Bonnet. Beautiful block and fabrics by Lori.

Lori is sharing a vintage block sew along with other quilt block tutorials included. Take a look at her lovely blocks.

Bowl Cozy

Bowl Cozies seem to be a big thing for some time. I liked this version by Crafty Gemini.

Place-mat Zipper Pouch

Lorrie Nunemaker shares ways to use brought place-mats to make purses, zipper pouches, baskets and bags.

Jelly Roll Rug

I know we don't really want to use our prized Jelly Rolls  to put on the floor, but this is a cute rug. You could also just use scraps up on this rug. Maybe use an ugly jelly roll? Is there such a thing as an ugly jelly roll? Do you have any of those?

HANDY SNAP BAG

Handy Snap Bag Tutorial

Thanksgiving Menu Ideas and Recipes

Thanksgiving Menu Ideas

Travelling and sharing the traditions of who you are with is fun. However, cooking for Thanksgiving for an Australian can be a bit eye opening. Thankfully I am only cooking for two. Although how do you cook for two with the size of turkeys in America? I haven't even cooked a turkey before. I presume it is like a chook (chicken), although the size of chooks in Australia are like pigeons compared to turkeys in America. I also like simple recipes with simple flavours so these recipes over at Betty Crocker should work for me.

I have wonderful friends with great suggestions although I love this video that a friend sent me. A bit of light heartedness always helps.

Smart Phone Cushion Rest

This quick sewing project that requires very little fabric and makes a nice little gift idea. Use this pillow wherever you need it. Your phone sits upright where it is easy to see and use.