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Tutorial: Scrap fabric napkins

September 26, 2014 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Jeska from Studio BeauVert shows how to make a pretty set of cloth napkins out of your scrap fabrics. Her napkins are mini-sized – just 9″ square – to take advantage of smaller pieces of fabric. The smaller squares are… Read more ...

Tutorial: Modern print patchwork throw pillows

September 25, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

If the words “patchwork pillow” make you think of old-timey styles of years gone by, take a look at these modern patchwork pillows. Sew4Home uses large scale graphic prints to make these patchwork throw pillows. In keeping with the scale… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy felt and fabric maple leaf coasters

September 24, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Ula from Lulu & Celeste shares a tutorial at Fleece Fun for making these felt and fabric coasters. Shaped like leaves, they’re perfect for autumn and Thanksgiving décor. With a felt backing, they’ll help protect your tables from warm cups… Read more ...

Tutorial: Autumn acorn tea towel

September 23, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Steph from Crafting in the Rain guest blogs at Mabey She Made It with a tutorial showing how you can make this autumn acorn tea towel. The acorn is stenciled on to a purchased tea towel, with a coordinating tea… Read more ...

Tutorial: Snap tape pillow closure

September 22, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

I usually think of snap tape as a crotch closure for babies’ onesies and jumpsuits, but Deby from So Sew Easy shows how you can use it to create a snap closure for a removable pillow cover. You can cut… Read more ...

Tutorial: Chalkboard fabric placemats

September 22, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

These placemats have a strip of chalkboard cloth across the top where you can write special messages or assign seating. Marni from Haberdashery Fun shares a tutorial showing how you can make them. They’re made from oilcloth and chalkboard fabric… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy to make felt organizer baskets

September 19, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Palak from Make It Handmade shows how you can make these pretty and practical felt baskets to organize your home. They are super easy to make – just four seams and some simple running stitches around the top. Your baskets… Read more ...

Tutorial: Patchwork baby blanket

September 18, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Surayya from Blissful Sewing shows how you can make a patchwork baby receiving blanket. The square patchwork is easy to sew and is suitable for any style of fabric. It’ll work with traditional baby fabrics, soft florals, bold graphics, retro… Read more ...

Tutorial: Geometric stamped dinner napkins and invitations

September 16, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Mark Montano shows how you can DIY a matching set of dinner party invitations and napkins stamped with a simple geometric design. Or, if dinner parties aren’t your thing he suggests giving a set of napkins as a gift. You… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: DIY bean bag pouf cushion

September 15, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Is it a foot rest? A bean bag? A bean bag pouf cushion like this one can be either, and Anu from Nalle’s House shows how you can make one for your home. She used a PVC-coated fabric

for extra… Read more ...

Tutorial: Hexagon color blocked pillow

September 12, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Erin from Makers Society shows how you can make this hexagon color blocked throw pillow. It’s pieced from 6 different fabrics and tufted in the center with a large button. Made in solids, it has a sleek modern feel. But… Read more ...

Tutorial: Hot and cold pillowcase

September 9, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Sometimes I wake up in the middle of the night sweating. Other times, it’s the cold that wakes me up. Staci from Crafty Stacishows how to make a pillowcase for those of us whose bodies can’t seem to figure… Read more ...

Tutorial: Vintage fabric wrapped hangers

September 9, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Susan from Sugar Beans used vintage fabrics to take some wooden clothes hangers from purely functional to absolutely adorable. There’s no sewing required. The ones she made are for her daughter who is starting college this fall. They’re so pretty… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fabric Halloween wreath

September 9, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Fabric wrapped wreaths are easy to make and add a punch of color to your front door. Heather from Dragonfly Designs tells how she created this fun Halloween fabric wreath. I’m loving how she worked a black & white houndstooth… Read more ...

Tutorial: Burlap and lace utensil holders

September 8, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

These burlap and lace utensil holders would look so beautiful on an autumn tablescape. Theresa from Dear Creatives shares a tutorial for making them. The sewing is easy and they’re quick to make. There looks to be enough room to… Read more ...