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Tutorial: Scallop edge hand towels

March 13, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

You can make these scallop edge towels out of a plain hand towel and a quarter yard each of two coordinating quilting cottons. fat quarter Shop has a tutorial showing how, including a pattern for cutting the scallop panel. They’d… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Hexie bunny sachet

March 12, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Cintia from My Poppet shows how you can make a tiny bunny sachet out of four hexies. The folded hexie ears look like origami, but they’re made from fabric and lightly stuffed and scented with lavender. She threaded hers on… Read more ...

Tutorial: Falling Shamrock watercolor tea towel

March 11, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Jessa from Sparkle shows how she made her beautiful Falling Shamrock tea towel. She used DecoArt’s Ink Effects fabric transfer ink to create the watercolor shamrocks. It’s pretty for St. Patrick’s Day, but you could use this same technique with… Read more ...

Tutorial: St. Patrick’s Day fabric scrap wreath

March 8, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Free Spirit Fabrics shares a downloadable PDF tutorial showing how to make this St. Patrick’s Day fabric scrap wreath. Knotted strips of fabric give the wreath its fullness and color. They added in some St. Patrick’s Day themed picks, but… Read more ...

Tutorial: Layered lace window valance

March 8, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Christina from 2 Little Hooligans shares a tutorial at Living With Punks showing how to make a layered lace window valance. It has rows of white lace in a mix of sizes and styles – though she suggests using wide… Read more ...

Tutorial: Dry erase coloring placemat

March 7, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shows how you can make a dry-erase coloring placemat to help keep the kiddos occupied while you’re getting dinner together. You could also take it with you to restaurants to keep the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Squid and whale dishtowels

March 5, 2014 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Liz fromSimple Simon & Co. shows how she made these fun nautical kitchen towels with squids and whales. Her tutorial is part of the Home Sewn series hosted by Susan from Living with Punks. She used applique and… Read more ...

Tutorial: Woven fabric pillow cover

March 5, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Deb from So Sew Easy weaved strips of fabric to create this gorgeous pillow cover. All those little squares of color and pattern make me happy! She shares a tutorial showing how she did it. It’s a great project to… Read more ...

Tutorial: No-sew curtains in 15 minutes

March 4, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Jen Chesnick form Say Chez! shares a tutorial at Therm O Web showing how you can make a curtain in just 15 minutes, with no sewing required. It’s a simple panel with a casing folded over from the top. She… Read more ...

Tutorial: Minky ruffle baby blanket

February 27, 2014 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Shelly from Giggles and Beans shows how to make a ruffle baby blanket. This would make a sweet gift for a new baby! The blanket is made from two layers of soft cuddly Minky and is edged with a ruffle… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Hulk tooth fairy pillow

February 26, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Rose from Red and Rosy made this awesome tooth fairy pillow for her son, who loves the Incredible Hulk. She shares the pattern on her blog. It’s shaped like a tooth, but is a Hulk green instead of a tooth… Read more ...

Tutorial: Tassel trimmed velvet throw pillow

February 26, 2014 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

CathGrace shows how she made this tassel trimmed velvet pillow. It’s her DIY version of a pillow she saw at Anthropologie. Not only did she sew the pillow cover, she also made all of the tassels by hand from some… Read more ...

Tutorial: Bedside Gadget Caddy

February 26, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Cintia from My Poppet shows how to make her Bedside Gadget Caddy. It hangs from the mattress of your bed and has pockets for a book, remote, a pair of glasses, and other small items that often end up cluttering… Read more ...

Tutorial: Kid’s folding floor cushion

February 22, 2014 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

You and Mie shows how to make a kid’s folding floor cushion. It’s a long cushion stuffed with 4 standard bed pillows. You can flip and fold it to create different shapes. Keep it out flat for a nap mat. … Read more ...

Tutorial: No-sew chalkboard fabric napkin rings

February 19, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Karen from Sew Many Ways shows how you can make a set of chalkboard fabric napkin rings, no sewing required. The chalkboard fabric can be written on and erased again and again and again. Write a person’s name to indicate… Read more ...