With October only a few days away, there's no better time to get a head start on your Halloween directions. For starters, how about a Sugar Skull Mug Rug from Erika Mulvenna at WeAllSew. It's a great project "to celebrate Halloween, Dia de los Muertos, or any day you are feeling a little spooky."

"Make a fun little color wheel pincushion to brighten up your sewing space with this free paper pieced pattern and tutorial. Customize your color wheel colors to remind you of your favorite color system, or create your very own personal color wheel."

Learn the ins and outs of surface design with stitches with this great tutorial from Erika Mulvenna at WeAllSew.

Learn some great tips from Erika Mulvenna at WeAllSew about how to do free-motion couching with cords.