Home Decor – Page 159

Tutorial: Ric-rac edged placemat or napkin

November 8, 2009 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Jaime from Prudent Baby shows how to make a set of placemats or napkins edged with ric-rac. (The process is the same for either.) This is a great way to showcase some of your favorite fabric prints! Get the how-to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Custom window valances

November 7, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Shelley Detton shows how to make a custom valance on her blog, 7 Layer Studio. She gives directions for several variations so you can get just the look you want. Go to the tutorial. [photo from 7 Layer … Read more ...

Tutorial: Cheater charger placemats

November 7, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Heather from Blue Bird Studios made this round placemat as a kind of cheater charger for her tablesetting. She wrote up a tutorial showing how she did it. Get the how-to. [photo from Bluebird Studio] [tags]sewing, tutorial, cheater,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Custom foam bench cushion

November 6, 2009 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Instructables user randofo shows how to make a foam cushion for a bench. Making it yourself gives you endless possibilities for creating custom benches for your home. Go to the tutorial. [photo from randofo on Instructables] [tags]sewing, tutorial,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Flower-shaped fabric coasters

November 5, 2009 by Anne Weaver 3 Comments

Head over to the Chronicle Books blog to find out how to make these flower-shaped fabric coasters. The edges are finished with a satin stitch. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Chronicle Books blog] [tags]sewing, tutorial, flower, coaster,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Throw pillow with tassel corners

November 5, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Sew4Home shows how to make this pillow with tassels hanging from the corners. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Sew4Home] [tags]sewing, tutorial, throw, decor, toss, pillow, corner, tassel[/tags]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Reversible circular placemat covers

November 3, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Kirsty from kootoy00 made these reversible covers to fit over some circular cork placemats, and shares a tutorial showing how she did it. She says they’re fast to make, which makes them extremely giftable. Go to the tutorial. [photo… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fabric napkins to set a pretty table

November 3, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Not only are fabric napkins an earth-friendly choice, they also make for a pretty table setting. Sew4Home shows how you can make a set of fabric napkins out of your favorite fabric print. Go to the tutorial. [photo from… Read more ...

Tutorial: Snuggie-style fleece blanket

November 1, 2009 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Vietti View shows how you can make your own Snuggie-style blanket. For those who haven’t seen the cheesy commercials, a Snuggie is part blanket, part robe. It’s kind of a large fleece blanket with arms set in so you can… Read more ...

Tutorial: How do make a blanket stitch

October 28, 2009 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Threads Magazine shows how to make a blanket stitch. Use this stitch as a decorative edge stitch or to finish the edges of an applique. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Threads Magazine] [tags]sewing, tutorial, blanket, stitch, edge[/tags]… Read more ...

Jenjen from Tatertots and Jello shows how to make this burlap valance. Wouldn’t this look pretty hanging in your kitchen window? You can complete the project without any sewing involved. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Tatertots and Jello… Read more ...

Tutorial: Ric-rac edged placemat or napkin

Tutorial: Custom window valances

Tutorial: Cheater charger placemats

Tutorial: Custom foam bench cushion

Tutorial: Flower-shaped fabric coasters

Tutorial: Throw pillow with tassel corners

Tutorial: Reversible circular placemat covers

Tutorial: Fabric napkins to set a pretty table

Tutorial: Snuggie-style fleece blanket

Tutorial: How do make a blanket stitch

Tutorial: Reverse applique placemats and napkins

Tutorial: Coaster from fabric scraps and an old CD

Free pattern: Kitchen towel holder

Sewing Pattern : Sew a sleep sack

Tutorial: No-sew burlap valance