Home Decor – Page 86

Tutorial: Sew up some pretty dish towels

February 13, 2015 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Chris from Made By ChrissieD shows how you can make your own dish towels. The sewing is all simple straight seams, good for a first sewing project or a quick afternoon project. She uses some premium toweling fabric from the… Read more ...

Free pattern: Heart shaped Valentine’s pillow

February 13, 2015 by Anne Weaver 3 Comments

Denise from DIY Crush shares a tutorial (and pattern) for making a heart shaped pillow. It’s super soft made out of a Minky fabric. Her free pattern makes a pillow that is approximately 18″ tall, but you can make them… Read more ...

Tutorial: Bunk bed duvet covers

February 12, 2015 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Amy from Ameroonie Designs shares a tutorial at Riley Blake Designs showing how you can make a duvet cover. She made a set that fit exactly on top of a twin mattress with no cover hanging down, because they will… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a button wreath

February 12, 2015 by Anne Weaver 2 Comments

Terrie at Dollar Store Crafts shows a fun use for a collection of odd or single buttons. She turns them into a wreath. How cute would this be hanging on the wall in your sewing space? I especially like the… Read more ...

Tutorial: No-sew padded lap desk

February 11, 2015 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Emma from A Beautiful Mess shows how you can make a lap desk, with no sewing required. She purchased the wooden top from the hardware store (she gives a link), but if you can’t find one I’m sure you could… Read more ...

Tutorial: 30 minute flannel baby blanket

February 10, 2015 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Becky from Patchwork Posse shows how you can take 30 minutes and two pieces of flannel to make a simple baby blanket. A soft flannel blanket like this one makes a great baby gift. Or, increase the size to make… Read more ...

Free Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Make this neck support pillow in just 30 minutes

February 10, 2015 by Anne Weaver 5 Comments

Sew4Home shares a free pattern for making this neck support pillow. It’s a quick, simple project. They say it can be done in just 30 minutes! The pillow is shaped to cradle your head and support your neck. Handles on… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a partial chair slipcover to cover a worn seat

February 9, 2015 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Kim from Exquisitely Unremarkable shows an easy fix for a tear in an upholstered chair seat. She makes a partial slipcover, covering only the seat cushion. Using a contrasting fabric turns it into a feature rather than just a fix.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Light up marquee pillow

February 9, 2015 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

The word LOVE on this pillow actually lights up like marquee lettering. How cool is that! Michele from The Scrap Shoppe shares a tutorial at the Old Time Pottery blog, Do More With Less showing how you can add the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Faux fur heart pillow

February 8, 2015 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Caitlin from The Merrythought shows how you make this faux fur heart pillow. It would make a pretty decoration for Valentine’s Day, especially if the tradition reds, pinks, & white color combos don’t work for your décor, but there’s no… Read more ...

Tutorial: Reverse applique heart pillow

February 7, 2015 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Jamie from busybeequilts guest blogs at Fort Worth Fabric Studio with a tutorial showing how to make this reverse applique heart pillow. It’s cute with each heart from a different fabric – a good project for your scrap bin or… Read more ...

Tutorial: Cube doorstop pouf

February 5, 2015 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Kristina J. shows how you can make this cube doorstop pouf. You can place the weighted cube in front of a door to keep it from closing. You can make it from any heavy weight fabric, but her combination of… Read more ...

Tutorial: Valentine’s heart and gingham pillows

February 2, 2015 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shares tutorial for making a couple of coordinating Valentine’s throw pillows. The designs are simple but striking. They’re easy to make, too. One is a large square pillow from a large polka dot fabric, with… Read more ...

Tutorial: Vintage heart Valentines banner

January 31, 2015 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Bev from Flamingo Toes shows how you can make this vintage heart banner. It’s a pretty decoration for Valentine’s Day, but the vintage sheet hearts would be sweet hanging up year round. The banner is covered with hearts cut from… Read more ...

Tutorial: Abstract painted pillow covers

January 30, 2015 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Elsie from A Beautiful Mess shows how you can make abstract painted pillow covers like these. They’ll add a fresh pop of color to your home décor. This tutorial shows how to make the cool abstract painted designs, and links… Read more ...