Home Decor – Page 130

Tutorial: Bohemian curtain with large-scale lace motif

June 13, 2012 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Laura from About Goodness shows how she made this gorgeous Bohemian style curtain. See that large-scale lace flower design? That wasn’t originally on the fabric – she added it. The source of the lace she used to make the motif… Read more ...

Tutorial: Color blocked bolster pillow for a queen size bed

June 13, 2012 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Sew4Home shows how to make a color blocked bolster pillow. The dimensions they give are for one that will fit a queen sized bed. You could adjust the length to fit a larger or smaller bed. Go to their tutorial… Read more ...

Tutorial: American flag throw pillow

June 11, 2012 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

This American flag themed pillow would make a cute addition to 4th of July decor. Heather from The Sewing Loft shares a tutorial showing how to make one. The stars are made with reverse applique, and the stripes from ruffled… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sturdy and waterproof picnic blanket

June 9, 2012 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Heather Jones from Olive and Ollie shares a tutorial at Sewing Secrets (the Coats and Clark blog) showing how to make a summer picnic blanket. It’s made from two layers of fabric – one a heavy home dec fabric, and… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fabric napkins with ric rac trim

June 8, 2012 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Head over to The Purl Bee to find out how to make these cute fabric napkins. They’re made from two layers of fabric with ric rac peeking out from the edges. They made theirs in a red, white, and blue… Read more ...

Tutorial: Wipe-clean placemats from laminated cotton

June 6, 2012 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Maggie from Smashed Peas and Carrots guest blogs in the Color Your Summer series at Kojo Designs with a tutorial showing how to make placemats from laminated cotton. The waterproof surface wipes clean easily. And though the designer laminated cottons… Read more ...

Tutorial: Hemstitching on kitchen linens

June 5, 2012 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Head over to Colette Patterns to find out how to add hemstitching to a linen tea towel. Precision in aligning your stitching lines will create the larger holes down the center. It’s a lovely accent for kitchen linens, though they… Read more ...

Tutorial: Square pillow cover with a border

June 4, 2012 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Linda from Craftaholics Anonymous shows how to make a simple square pillow cover with a border stitched around it. It’s a nice detail, and it takes just one more step than making a basic square pillow cover. Get the tutorial.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Ruched throw pillow

May 29, 2012 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Stef from Girl. Inspired. shows how to make a ruched throw pillow. The gathered fabric adds texture and interest to the solid colored pillow. Go to her tutorial. [photo from Girl. Inspired.]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Drawstring bag with a ruffled top

May 25, 2012 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Rebekah from Twinkle and Twine shows how to make a two-tone drawstring bag. The placement of the casing creates a ruffle around the top when the bag is cinched up. You can use the bag for any number of purposes. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Toddler sleep sac

May 23, 2012 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Cintia from My Poppet shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a sleep sac for a toddler. The sleep sac is like a blanket that the child can wear, though unlike a blanket it can’t be kicked… Read more ...

Tutorial: Self-Binding Receiving Blanket

May 21, 2012 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Abby from Sew Much Ado shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her Self-Binding Receiving Blanket. It’s made from two layers of flannel, with the edges of the back wrapping around to the front to form the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy potholder that kids can sew

May 15, 2012 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

When you’re teaching a child to sew, easy projects that are quickly completed are the key to helping build excitement and confidence. Justine from Sew Country Chick shares a tutorial for a project that fits the bill – a simple… Read more ...

Tutorial: Buttoned throw pillow cover

May 11, 2012 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Linda from Pane, Amore e Creativita (roughly translates as Bread, Love, & Creativity) shares a tutorial at Hemme showing how to make a throw pillow cover using materials from IKEA. The pillow can be inserted through the opening on the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Graphic floral throw pillow cover

May 8, 2012 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Sachiko from Tea Rose Company and Tea Rose Home shows how to make a throw pillow cover with a painted design inspired by a pillow from Crate & Barrel. She achieves the graphic floral motif with paper punches, freezer paper… Read more ...