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Tutorial: Brushstroke pillow covers

April 21, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Lana Red Studio shows how you can make these hand painted brushstroke pillow covers. She used old IKEA curtains as an inexpensive source of fabric, but of course you could use yardage if you wanted. Once you have the fabric… Read more ...

Tutorial: Hidden tab curtains tied in a bow

April 17, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Michaela from Covered in Mod Podge shares a tutorial at The Ribbon Retreat showing how to make these hidden tab curtains tied together in the center with a bow. The hidden tabs are easily made from wide grosgrain ribbon stitched… Read more ...

Tutorial: Reversible horse blanket for an American Girl horse

April 17, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Over at Arts and Crafts for your American Girl Doll, you can get a free pattern for making a reversible horse blanket for an American Girl horse. It’s an easy project to make. Her pattern will fit an American Girl… Read more ...

Tutorial: Flanged pillow sham

April 16, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Dena from Hearts and Sharts shows how to make a flanged pillow sham. The flange creates a subtle border around the pillow and lends a more formal air to your bedding ensemble. It’s actually an easy detail to add in… Read more ...

Tutorial: Simple gauze swaddle blanket

April 14, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Sara and Melissa from alice & lois design studios guest blog at Pretty Prudent today with a tutorial showing how to make a gauze swaddle blanket. Gauze makes awesome swaddle blankets because they’re stretchy and breathable. The blankets are easy… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pocket Pals Pillow that holds minifigures

April 13, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Nicole from Modern Handcraft shares a tutorial at The Sewing Rabbit showing how to make her Pocket Pals Pillow. It’s a fun way to display and store a collection of Lego mini figures. The front of the pillow has itty… Read more ...

Tutorial: Raindrop applique throw pillow

April 11, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Sara from The Aqua House shares a tutorial at Make It and Love It showing how to make this raindrop pillow. The front of the pillow is covered in large raindrop shapes appliqued out of a mix of prints. It’s… Read more ...

Tutorial: Faux blanket binding

April 10, 2014 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Cheryl from Sew Can Do shows how to use a faux binding technique to finish off a blanket. The blanket is made from two layers of fabric, with the faux binding peeking from between them. She shows this finish on… Read more ...

Tutorial: Reversible fabric storage baskets

April 9, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Marni from Haberdashery Fun shows how you can make these fun fabric storage baskets. They’re reversible so there are two possible looks for each basket. Plus, there aren’t any exposed seams showing on the inside of the basket. Use them… Read more ...

Tutorial: Hot pan or skillet handle cover

April 7, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Deby from So Sew Easy shows how to make a handle cover for a hot pan or skillet. These covers have padding on the inside to protect your hand from a hot pan handle. If you’ve ever burned your hand … Read more ...

Tutorial: Curtain from a drop cloth, no sewing required

April 6, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Allison from The Golden Sycamore shows how you can make a curtain from a drop cloth, no sewing required. The drop cloth is an inexpensive source of yardage, while a contrast panel across the top adds a splash of color… Read more ...

Tutorial: Body pillow made from two pillow shams

April 3, 2014 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Lisa from Mabey She Made It is over at While He Was Napping today with a tutorial showing how to make a body pillow out of two smaller pillow shams. It’s a quick, easy project requiring just a couple of… Read more ...

Tutorial: Bunny basket treat pillow

April 1, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Gina from Willowday shows how to make this Easter bunny basket pillow as an alternative to . The small pillow has a pocket across the front to hold candy and other small Easter treats. Her tutorial includes a template for… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fancy Nancy or shabby chic duvet cover

April 1, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Amber from Tangible Artiste shares a tutorial at Grosgrain showing how to make fancy trim duvet cover. It’s easily made from two bed sheets and a variety of decorative trims. She made for her daughter’s Fancy Nancy themed bedroom, but… Read more ...

Tutorial: Kitchen rag bag

March 28, 2014 by Anne Weaver 3 Comments

We use cloth towels for most kitchen clean-up at my house. We feel they’re better for the environment and are also easier on our pocketbook. But they’re not pretty, especially not after they’ve been used to clean up a spill. … Read more ...