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Sew4Home shows how to make a trio of throw (or toss) pillows to dress up your bed. Two of the pillows are identical – simple squares with piping trim. The other is a round pillow with ruffle trim and a… Read more ... 
Autumn from It’s Always Autumn shows how to make a kid-sized travel pillow, along with a tote to carry it. The small pillow is actually cut down from a standard bed pillow. (She used one bed pillow to make three… Read more ... 
Sachiko from Tea Rose Home shows how to make her narwhal wale appliqued throw pillow. The whale applique is so cute! The nautical theme is perfect for summertime decor! She designed the pillow to show the new Out to Sea… Read more ... 
Sew4Home shows how to make their Pillow Jacket, a changeable sleeve that fits over a pillow base. To change your pillow cover, it’s a simple as removing the pillow base from the sleeve and sliding it into a new sleeve. … Read more ... 
Jessica from Sew Homegrown shows how to make her chevron selvage throw pillow, inspired by a similar pillow from West Elm. The scrappy chevron design is made from appliqued strips cut from the selvages of fabric prints. Go to her … Read more ... 
Sew4Home shows how to make a double flange pillow shams. It’s part of their Romantic Retreat series. Two miters at each corner adds complexity to the project, but the result is worth the extra effort. Go to the tutorial.… Read more ... 
You can find a free PDF tutorial for making these gorgeous water lily pillows, designed by Susan Maw and Sally Bell, over at the C & T Publishing Blog. Get the PDF tutorial.
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Bari J. showcases her new Lilybelle line in a tutorial showing how to make a double-sided fabric napkin. These aren’t your standard fabric napkins. It’s a little hard to see in this photo, but the backing fabric is folded up… Read more ... 
Meet Maggie. Maggie the Taggie Owl, that is. She’s a cute little taggie blanket made for small hands to hold. … Read more ... 
Cintia from My Poppet shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a zippered throw pillow cover. Her method for inserting the zipper into the side seam is fuss-free. Get the how-to.
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Curtains don’t have to only be used to cover a window. In fact, you can use a curtains to frame the headboard of your bed. The look is romantic and luxurious. Sew4Home shows how you can make one, with a… Read more ... 
Jennifer Brasher fromTwo Butterflies found some awesome vintage printed towel
s, but they were an odd size – too big to be a hand towel and too small to be a bath towel. She cut them down to become… Read more ... 
Jess from Craftiness Is Not Optional shows how she made a fitted table cover out of oilcloth. The fitted corners keep it in place, and the oilcloth wipes clean easily. Get the tute. [photo from Craftiness Is Not Optional]… Read more ... 
Nat and Holly from My Sister’s Suitcase share a tutorial at Positively Splendid showing how to make an outdoor cushion out of an unexpected source – a reusable shopping bag. Brilliant! They’re usually inexpensive and you can find them in… Read more ... 
Dana from MADE shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her Ruffle Blanket. A simple square blanket with ruffles around the edge, it’s one of her go-to projects for baby gifts. Use a flannel for knit for… Read more ... 
