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Tutorial: Angled ruffle curtains

March 19, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

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Check out these ruffled curtains that Heidi from HoneyBear Lane made for her daughter’s room! She’s the first to admit they’re a lot of work, but oh my goodness, they’re pretty. The ruffles fall at an angle. A blackout lining… Read more ...

Idea file: Mother’s day footprint or handprint pillow

March 17, 2013 by Anne Weaver 4 Comments

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Rachael from Rachael Rabbit shows the special Mother’s Day pillows that she helped her kids make for their grandmother. (Mother’s Day in the UK was celebrated last week.) One has a bouquet of handprints, the other a bouquet of footprints. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Stenciled bunny burlap placemats

March 13, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

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Laura from Make Life Lovely shows how she made this set of Easter placemats. They’re made from burlap hemmed around the edges and stenciled with a simple bunny motif. The materials are inexpensive, costing just $3 to make the whole… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy envelope pillow cover

March 12, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

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Delia from Delia Creates shows how easy it is to create a new cover for a throw pillow. The envelope style has overlapping flaps on the back that allow you to insert a pillow form. It’s easy to sew, with… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy fabric napkins with mitered corners

March 11, 2013 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

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Andrea from Go To Patterns shows how she made a set of cloth napkins with mitered corners. They’re easy to make, requiring just some ironing and straight seams. She used a fat quarter for each one. Get the tutorial at … Read more ...

Tutorial: DIY drop cloth pillow with stenciled arrows

March 10, 2013 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

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Chelsea from Making Home Base shows how she made her DIY Drop Cloth Arrow Pillow. The pillow is a simple square cut from drop cloth fabric, with a modern arrow design stenciled on. Go to her blog for the tute… Read more ...

Tutorial: Table runner with interchangeable ribbon trim

March 8, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

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Amy from Positively Splendid shows how to make this simple but elegant ribbon trimmed table runner. The ribbon is threaded through buttonholes and can be changed to suit the season or your table decor. Go to her blog for the … Read more ...

Free pattern: Teddy bear taggie blanket

February 25, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

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Sedef from Down Grapevine Lane made this teddy bear taggie blanket for her baby girl, and she shares the pattern and how-to on her blog. It’s backed with an ultra-soft minky and has a crinkly layer stitched inside. She also… Read more ...

Tutorial: Vintage-inspired lace-trimmed pillowcases

February 20, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

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These vintage-inspired pillowcases by Mary from At Home on the Bay are so pretty stacked on a bed! She shows how to make them from floral cotton fabric and lace trim. Get the tute. [via U Create] [photo from… Read more ...

Tutorial: Slip-through kitchen towel topper

February 19, 2013 by Anne Weaver 2 Comments

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Connie from Hot Flash’n Craft ‘n shows to make a kitchen towel with a clever slip-through topper that quickly wraps around an oven handle. Her project was inspired by a similar slip-through towel by Embroidery Library. (If you’ve got… Read more ...

Tutorial: Velcro kitchen towel stays in place

February 18, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

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Maggie from Homemade Mamas added Velcro squares to the back of a kitchen towel so it will stay wrapped around the oven handle, always within easy reach. When it’s time for a washing, it’s easily removed and tossed into the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pillowcase with insert cover

February 16, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

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Shelley from Shelley Made finished up her son’s bedroom with a set of pillowcases. Not only are they made from a fun fabric that matches the design of the room, but they have flaps at the end that keep the… Read more ...

Tutorial: No-sew fringed heart pillow

February 14, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

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Dana from BuenoVida shows how to make a fringed heart pillow, no sewing required. The sides are tied together instead. This would a fun project to make with your child! Get the tute. [via Craftgawker] [photo from BuenoVida]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Zippered pillow covers

February 10, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

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A new pillow cover is a quick and inexpensive way to spice up your decor. Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how to make one with a zipper closure so it’s easy to remove for washing or for… Read more ...

Tutorial: Valentines XOXO pillows

February 6, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

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Jessica from Me Sew Crazy guest blogs over at Craftaholics Anonymous with a tutorial showing how to make a set of Valentine’s pillows in X’s and O’s. Go to her tutorial. [photo from Me Sew Crazy on Craftaholics Anonymous]… Read more ...