Spool{} shares a tutorial for making chair cushions from a fabric shower curtain she picked up on clearance from Target. The buttonholess at the top of the shower curtain become functional pieces of the finished cushion, allowing you to tie… Read more ...
Wipe your mouth earth-friendly style with cloth napkins instead of paper. Skip To My Lou shows how to make them using both a mitered corner and a folded corner. Get the tutorial.
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Patrick Lose has designed a fabric line for Project Linus. The graphics (dots, stripes, images of children) and the bright colors make this line a natural choice for making a handmade blanket or quilt as a comfort to a… Read more ...
Dollar Store Crafts shares a tutorial for making a hooded play cape from a discount fleece blanket. If you don’t have a fleece blanket, you could easily substitute a square of fleece. Get the tutorial.
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If a complete kitchen redo is out of the question, you can still add a punch of color with a small sewing project. Just Deanna did just that when she made these cafe curtains. She gives a run-down so you… Read more ...
Marcus Fabrics shares a free pattern for making a sleepover ensemble, including a sleep mask, a drawstring backpack, and a quillow (blanket that folds into a pillow). Get the how-to.
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Vicki Welsh from Field Trips in Fiber recently posted a tutorial for a potholder mitt. She’s followed that up with a tutorial for making a smaller verion of the potholder mitt. Get the tute! [tags]sewing, tutorial, potholder, mitt, hot pad[/tags]… Read more ...
Juicy Bits shares a tutorial to make a fabulous gift set for an expectant mom. It includes a baby blanket, a reversible bib, a burp cloth, and an embellished onesie. The tutorial is offered in two parts. Read Part 1… Read more ...
Vicki Welsh from Field Trips in Fiber shows how to make this potholder. It’s made with two pockets so you can fit your hand in there. Get the tutorial.
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Oilcloth Addict continues to show us the many uses of oilcloth, this time with a tutorial for making a picnic blanket. I love this idea! With it’s wipeclean surface, oilcloth is the perfect choice for a picnic blanket. Get the … Read more ...
Make a set of monogrammed coasters with this tutorial from Moda Bake Shop. They’re made from charm squares and then stamped with a letter stamp. You can also do follow their example and use the coasters to spell words. … Read more ...
Jill from Homemade by Jill made this pretty spring tote, and shows how you can make one, too. She made it from two tea towels (one for the outside, one for the inside). Load it up with a blanket and… Read more ...
“You know, you can only use a paper napkin once and then you have to throw it away.” These words of wisdom were offered to me by my 5-year-old daughter. And she’s right. So go for a greener solution with… Read more ...
Just because your she has a fur coat doesn’t mean that she doesn’t need an extra layer of warmth now and then. Your little doggie will know you love her with this handmade jacket. Find out how to make one… Read more ...