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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 ...

Tutorial: Reverse applique placemats and napkins

October 25, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

The Purl Bee shares a couple of tutorials to make this set of reverse applique placemats and napkins. I love the bright colors peeking through the fabric prints! Read more about the project and get the links to the tutorials… Read more ...

Tutorial: Coaster from fabric scraps and an old CD

October 24, 2009 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Kym from mojo and co shows how to make these darling round coasters from scrap fabric and old CDs. Not only do they give you a reason to raid your scrap bin, but they keep the old CDs from ending… Read more ...

Free pattern: Kitchen towel holder

October 24, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Dorinda from Flower Girl Designs shares a free pattern for making this kitchen towel hanger. This hanger will work with any kitchen towel. You just loop the towel through the hanger and hang it up. Go to the free pattern… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern : Sew a sleep sack

October 23, 2009 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Unable to find a sleep sack that was long enough for her tall toddler, Confessions of a Sewing Dork created this sleep sack. Not only did she create a sleep sack that fit her child, she did it for only… Read more ...

Tutorial: No-sew burlap valance

October 23, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

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: Oven hand mitt

October 15, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Amy from The Idea Room shows how to make these oven hand mitts. These would make great Christmas gifts! Gift them by themselves, or pair them a pretty pie plate and include a favorite recipe. Go to the tutorial.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pillow cover with invisible zipper in the seam

October 13, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Lara Cameron from kirin notebook and Ink & Spindle shares a tutorial for this pillow cover with an invisible zipper in the seam. If you’ve been reluctant to insert an invisible zipper because you think it’s complicated, this tutorial will… Read more ...