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Tutorial: Autumn leaf hot pad from fabric scraps
Staci from Crafty Staci shows how you can sew a gorgeous fall leaf hot pad! She uses pieced scraps left over from a table runner project. If you aren’t up for… Read more ...
Tutorial: DIY fabric napkins with mitered corners
Cloth napkins dress up a tablesetting, and they also help reduce the amount of trash that you send to the landfill. Aimee Mars shows how you can sew your own cloth napkins… Read more ...
Tutorial: 1-hour fitted tablecloth
Julie from Happy Strong Home shows how you can sew a fitted tablecloth for a square or rectangular table – in just 1 hour! The boxed corners fit around the edge of your table so the… Read more ...
Video tutorial: Oversized hot pads for casserole dishes
These oversized hot pads are perfect for casserole dishes! They’d come in handy this holiday season and would also make great gifts to give. Danielle from DIY Danielle shares a video tutorial… Read more ...
Tutorial: Easy flannel coasters
These flannel coasters are so cute for fall and winter! They’re a quick and simple sewing project. Katie from View From The Fridge shares a tutorial at Juggling Act Mama showing how you can make them. … Read more ...
Tutorial: Simple casserole carrier
This casserole carrier makes it easy to carry a warm dish to a potluck! The handles slip through ribbon loops to pull the sides up and over the casserole dish to keep it wrapped and warm.Crystal… Read more ...
Free pattern: Cider sleeve bottle cozy
Make a cider sleeve to help keep your bottled drink cold! And of course it doesn’t hurt that they are sooo stinkin’ cute! Samelia’s Mum shares a free pattern on her blog. They don’t… Read more ...
Free pattern: Autumn acorn coasters
Leslie from The Seasoned Homemaker shares a free pattern for these autumn acorn coasters. They are so cute for fall decor, but they are also easy to make. You can get a lot of use… Read more ...
Tutorial: Tea cup fabric coasters
Make a tea time coaster – that’s shaped like a tea cup! Stephanie from The Enchanting Rose shows how to make these beautiful coasters. Use a dainty floral and add some pretty trim to create… Read more ...
Tutorial: Scrapbusting four patch coasters
These four patch coasters are like itty bitty quilts for your drinks! Especially with the faux binding around the edges. Staci from Crafty Staci shows how you can make them. This is a fun scrapbusting… Read more ...
The House That Lars Buillt shares a tutorial for the cutest watermelon picnic blanket! And though it’s intended as a picnic blanket, how adorable would it be laid over a round table? It’s a low-sew project because you’ll start with… Read more ...
Free pattern: Sewing machine hot pad
This sewing machine hot pad is the hot pad design for the month of July at Crafty Staci. I love this! A large button makes a dial on the front of the machine. This… Read more ...
Tutorial: Oilcloth Summertime Pocket Placemats
These pocket placemats are made for summertime outdoor dining! They’re made from oilcloth that wipes clean easily and there’s a pocket where you can tuck a napkin. The pocket keeps your napkin handy but also… Read more ...
Tutorial: No-sew American flag table runner
Amy from The Idea Room shows how you can make this American flag table runner – with no sewing required. The design looks like a stitched flag, but it’s made with paint and stencil.… Read more ...
Tutorial: Scrap fabric and felt coasters
Felt squares and fabric scraps are all you need to sew up a set of colorful coasters! Sew4Home has a tutorial showing how to do it. They’re super fast, super easy to make. You… Read more ...