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Tutorial: Hand towels from an old candlewick bedspread

May 15, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Don’t let a damaged candlewick bedspread languish in your attic or closet! Use the parts that are still good to make something useful and decorative for your home. Lynn from Nourish & Nestle used an old candlewick bedspread to make… Read more ...

Tutorial: How to sew professional pillow covers

May 14, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Pillows can set you back quite a bit if you buy them from a decorator store. Stef from Girl. Inspired. shares her tips for sewing your own pillows that look just as professional and polished as the ones you’d buy… Read more ...

Easy way to tame the power cords in your sewing space

May 14, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Sewing machines, sergers, irons… they all have power cords, which means there’s a pretty good chance that there’s a tangle of cords in your sewing space. In my case, it was a chain of extension cords and power strips across… Read more ...

Tutorial: Tiered tassels

May 14, 2016 by Anne Weaver

These tiered tassels are absolutely yummy! They’re like a triple-diple scoop version of an ice cream cone. All the colors stacked one on top of the other. Damask Love shares a tutorial showing how you can make them from inexpensive… Read more ...

Free pattern: Pocket tote library bag

May 13, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Mandy from Sugar Bee Crafts shares a free pattern for sewing a pocket tote that would make a perfect library bag! Of course it would also make a great pool bag or busy bag for a long road trip. The… Read more ...

Tutorial: No-sew bow tie for a kitty

May 13, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Is there anything cuter than a kitty in a bow tie? This crazy cat lady says no. Kristian from So Purrfect shows how you can make a bow tie for a cat, with no sewing required. He folds the fabric… Read more ...

Tutorial: Cute fabric visor from an inexpensive ball cap

May 13, 2016 by Anne Weaver

How did Jess from The Sewing Rabbit create such a perfect bill for this visor she made? She didn’t. She repurposed it from an inexpensive ball cap, and then sewed a bright fabric band to it to create a summery… Read more ...

Tutorial: Hot pad trivet from a tattered quilt

May 13, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Sarah from Sadie Seasongoods shows how you can create a gorgeous hot pad or trivet out of an old tattered quilt. Now, I am normally of the “don’t cut up an old quilt” school, but in this case a good… Read more ...

6 places to find sewing supplies other than a fabric store

May 13, 2016 by Anne Weaver

The fabric store is the most obvious place to buy fabric and sewing supplies. But they’re not the only place. Beth from SunnyGal Studio shares a post at Craftsy with 6 unexpected sources of fabric and sewing supplies. How many… Read more ...

Tutorial: Boho patchwork pencil skirt

May 12, 2016 by Anne Weaver

The next time you make a pencil skirt, try giving it Boho style by making it from a patchwork of fabric. Jess at The Sewing Rabbit shares a tutorial showing how. Though it looks like the patchwork is random, it’s… Read more ...

Tutorial: 3 ringbearer pillows you can make in 20 minutes

May 12, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Taylor at Punk Projects shows three ringbearer pillows you can make in 20 minutes or less. All three are based on a simple square pillow, but embellished up to create three different looks. One has pearl dots sewn on it,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Strawberry hot pad

May 12, 2016 by Anne Weaver

A big red strawberry is the hot pad of the month at Crafty Staci. You can get the free pattern and tutorial on her blog. The red strawberry hot pad has a green leaf cap and scattered knots for… Read more ...

Tutorial: Hostess cupcake skirt

May 12, 2016 by Anne Weaver

A skirt that looks like a Hostess cupcake? Yes, please! Simple Simon & Co made one and it’s every bit as cute as you think it would be. And, they share a tutorial showing how you can make one, too! … Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew up these hanging herb planters for your garden

May 11, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Danielle from DIY Danielle shows how you can sew these hanging herb planters, perfect for gardening in a small space. They’re also a great way to control the growth of more invasive herbs, like parsley or mint. Instead of planting… Read more ...

Free pattern: Little felt toadstool

May 11, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Have you been seeing the little fairy gardens people are making these days? This felt toadstool would so cute in one! Tina from Miss Daisy Designs shares a free pattern for making one. It’s made entirely with simple hand stitches,… Read more ...