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Tutorial: Vintage-inspired hanging chalkboard, no sewing required

November 13, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

How cool is this vintage inspired hanging chalkboard? It turns out that you can make one very easily using chalkboard cloth

and a wooden dowel. You can make it as big or as small as you like to fit your… Read more ...

Tutorial: Quick little fabric basket

November 13, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Nicolette from Archie and the Rug guest blogs at Pearls & Scissors with a tutorial showing how to make a small fabric basket. It’s a quick little project. You can use the basket as a pretty presentation for a Christmas… Read more ...

Tutorial: Dyed doily tablecloth

November 11, 2013 by Anne Weaver 2 Comments

Disney from Ruffles and Stuff is over at A Subtle Revelry showing this colorful dyed doily she made. She collected doilies in various sizes and shapes, and then used fabric dye to make them in shades of pink, orange, red,… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Faux fur throw blanket

November 7, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Faux fur is trending in clothing and in home decor right this season. Suzannah from Adventures in Dressmaking shows how to make a faux fur throw blanket. It’s a warm, inviting accent for a room. She used a 66″ wide… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy fabric coasters

November 6, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Erin from Sewbon shares a tutorial over at the Therm O Web blog showing how to sew up a set of fabric coasters. They’re quick and easy to make. She puts fusible fleece in between the top and bottom layer… Read more ...

Tutorial: Double function leaf shaped pot holders and hot pads

November 6, 2013 by Anne Weaver 2 Comments

These leaf pot holders by Cheryl from Sew Can Do go from oven to your table, serving a double function as pot holders and hot pads. She shares a tutorial showing how to make them. The leaf shapes celebrate the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Felt holly wreath pillow

November 4, 2013 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Melanie from The Crafty Cupboard shares a tutorial in the Bake, Sew, & Craft Along series at Skip To My Lou, showing how to make a felt holly wreath pillow. The pillow cover is made from a white cotton and… Read more ...

Tutorial: Christmas tree fabric napkin

November 3, 2013 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Caroline from Sew Caroline guest blogs in the Bake, Craft, & Sew Along series at Skip To My Lou with a tutorial showing how to sew a Christmas tree napkin. Instead of a traditional square napkin, these are cut as… Read more ...

Tutorial: Blanket stitch flower applique t-shirt

October 30, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

The Long Ladies from Marie-Madeline Studio share a tutorial over at The Fabric Shopper showing how to make this flower applique t-shirt. The petals are edged with a blanket stitch, and the center of the flower is a gathered fabric… Read more ...

Tutorial: Color blocked duvet cover

October 29, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Sew4Home shows how you can make this color blocked duvet cover. The blocks of color are bold and modern, and you can choose a palette that matches your décor. And because you’re piecing it together, you’re not limited to extra… Read more ...

Tutorial: Scandinavian folklore bolster pillow

October 28, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Head over to Sew4Home for a tutorial showing how to make this Scandinavian folklore inspired bolster pillow. They make it from a solid red fabric with stripes of brightly patterned jacquard ribbons stitched around. The ends are tufted with large… Read more ...

Tutorial: Decorative stitch sampler pillow

October 24, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

The decorative stitches on my machine are awful pretty but rarely used. 99.999% of the time, I stick to functional stitches like straight stitch, zig zag, or blind hem. This color blocked throw pillow puts those decorative stitches to use. … Read more ...

Free template: Fox applique

October 21, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Amy from Positively Splendid shares a free pattern for this cute little woodland fox applique, and a tutorial showing how to assemble the pieces and stitch them down. She put it on a pillow she for made for her new… Read more ...

Tutorial: Printed burlap and pom pom trim table runner

October 20, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

If you haven’t checked out the burlap section of your fabric store recently, you’re missing out on all the cool prints available in the rustic fabric. Little Birdie Secrets shows how you can use a printed burlap to make this… Read more ...

Tutorial: Interactive jack o’lantern pillow for Halloween

October 18, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shows how to make a decorative Halloween throw pillow that’s also interactive. The pillow has felt pumpkins appliqued on the front. They’re cute left plain, but the kids can create fun jack o’lantern faces with… Read more ...