Sewing Tutorials and Patterns

Here's how to make an adorable, small hanging storage basket . It's a handy little DIY storage basket to hang in a craft room for all your sewing supplies, in a child's room to store pencils or crayons, on a kitchen utensil rack or wherever you need to store little items. The  free sewing pattern  is available to all new subscribers to AppleGreen Cottage who sign up  at this link . The tutorial is easy to follow and a great beginner sewing project . Check it out!  Read more »

Learn how to make straps for hanging baskets. As promised, here's the tutorial for the hanging strap template, enabling you to turn all your regular bins into cute multi-tasking wall hanging bins . The  free sewing pattern  is available to all new subscribers to AppleGreen Cottage who sign up  at this link . Scroll down to get your own free copy! Read more »

Making a Valentine mini fabric basket is a cheerful way to get ready for spring, isn't it?  Here's an inspiration for you, an easy craft project or a diy gift for Valentine's day. And, did you know this little basket is hiding something ? NOT what one would think! Scroll down to see what! (UPDATE:) And scroll down to get your FREE sewing pattern . Just added it! Read more »

Free daily planner printable to keep you organized this year! These daily planner printable inserts are perfect to keep you on track! They will let you keep track of all your daily tasks and appointments, and keep any notes or extra lists you may want. They will help you quickly plan your errands, or your meals for the day, too. I want you to have a great start of the year, so help yourself to the FREE printable planner! Read more »

Happy new year! I hope you are all enjoying the family time, and have also carved out some time to unwind and relax. Looking back, I'm thinking of what sewing posts and projects at AppleGreen Cottage you loved most in 2017 - it's the colorful ones, off course! Want a sneak peek? Read more »

Christmas desserts - Christmas is right around the corner and it's always good to get a few extra ideas for the sweet part of the menu, right? Here, I've collected some of the mouthwatering sweets and desserts recipe ideas for you to get inspired for Christmas. Ready, steady - go! Read more »

Air dry clay is amazing for crafting! And here's an easy diy for you: Christmas cards with air dry clay decoration! It's not something I'd usually do, it was a crafting idea that found me when I was glancing at the pile of cute thin clay decorations my kids made, and then realizing we still had no Christmas cards ready. It's very similar to the air dry clay stars we made the other day with kids. Check out how to turn them into unique Christmas decor! Read more »