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Tutorial: Owl hot pad and pot holder set

July 23, 2014 by Anne Weaver 2 Comments

Jonie from Knot Sew Normal guest blogs at Sew McCool with a tutorial showing how to make this owl hot pad and pot holder set. The hot pad has two sweet owls appliqued on it, and the matching pot holder… Read more ...

Tutorial: Hexie lion pillow

July 22, 2014 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Abby Glassenberg from While She Naps, and author of Stuffed Animals: From Concept to Construction shares a tutorial for making this hexie lion pillow that is alllll kinds of cuteness. It would be sweet in a nursery or child’s… Read more ...

Tutorial: Modern house placemats with flatware pockets

July 21, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Svetlana Sotak of s.o.t.a.k handmade guest blogs at Ellison Lane with a tutorial showing how to make these adorable house placemats. They’re pieced in two fabrics – one for the main house shape, and one for the roof. And look… Read more ...

Tutorial: Simple table skirt for an end table

July 16, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Kim from Exquisitely Unremarkable shows how you can revamp an end table by making a simple table skirt. The gathered skirt creates a softer, more romantic look for a basic wooden table. (It also creates hidden storage space – bonus!) … Read more ...

Tutorial: Super simple ruffle curtains

July 13, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Bobbie from A Vision to Remember shows how you can make these super simple ruffle curtains. She uses pre-ruffled fabric so you won’t be basting and pulling miles of fabric to make the ruffles. And, the ruffled fabric won’t fray… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy outdoor pillow, with three options for stuffing

July 12, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Pillows can do wonders to make an outdoor living space more inviting. Laura from A Beautiful Mess shows how to make an outdoor pillow with a simple envelope closure, and gives three options for a stuffing that will hold up… Read more ...

Tutorial: Quick and easy tea towel table runner

July 11, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Emily Henderson shows how you can use tea towels to make a quick and easy table runner. She sews 4 tea towels together using large stitches in a colorful yarn. And for an extra embellishment, she makes tassels from the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Simple fabric coasters

July 9, 2014 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Miss Make shows how you can make a set of simple fabric coasters. The basic square shape shows off a cool fabric print. Felt or batting inside will help absorb moisture from your glass. A set of charm squares of… Read more ...

Tutorial: Scrappy Moroccan Style Deco Stitch Tea Towels

July 8, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

At Sew4Home you can see how to make their Scrappy Moroccan Style Deco Stitch Tea Towels. That’s a long name, but they’re a whole lot of pretty. The linen towels are accented with strips of cotton prints and rows of… Read more ...

Tutorial: No-sew fabric canvas art

July 8, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Stephanie from Swoodson Says shows how you can use fabrics from your scrap bin to make cute wall art. A sewing machine seems like a pretty perfect subject for your art, but you could use any simple shape to match… Read more ...

Tutorial: Skinny fabric organizer baskets

July 7, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

I think I could use these skinny fabric organizer baskets by Ayumi from Pink Penguin in every room of my house! Finished dimensions are 2″H x 9 1/2″W x 2 1/2″D. They’re the perfect size to organizer flatware in the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Decision cube pillow

July 5, 2014 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Ellen from The Chilly Dog shares a tutorial for making this decision cube pillow. It’s a giant soft die with answers like “yes”, “no”, “probably so” on each side. She uses it to answer her kids’ request. She says she’s… Read more ...

Tutorial: Picnic set with a basket liner, blanket, and napkins

July 3, 2014 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Picnics are made more fun when you have a cute picnic set. Jessica Ween from A Making Life shares a tutorial at Sew, Mama, Sew! showing how you can make a covered picnic basket, as well as a picnic blanket… Read more ...

Tutorial: Plush macaron pillows

July 2, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Camelot Fabrics shares a tutorial on their blog showing how you can make these Macaron Pillows that are absolutely yummy! They’re made from a candy colored fleece with a bit of white for the cream filling. They’re perfect for cuddling… Read more ...

Tutorial: Hand stitched Modular Felt Coasters

June 30, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

I love me some hand stitching projects for the summer time! They’re just what I need to pass the time when I’m at the pool with my daughter or sitting in the car for a long road trip. The Purl… Read more ...