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You can sew a pillowcase in 15 minutes or less. Cat from Mary Martha Mama has a tutorial showing how to do it. You’ll need just a yard of cotton fabric to make a standard pillowcase. (For larger or fluffier… Read more ... 
Love to repurpose your old jeans but not sure what to do with the waistbands? Then this denim cushion cover is for you. Vicky from Vicky Myers Creations has a tutorial showing how to make it. Making the most of… Read more ... 
Allison from Cluck Cluck Sew shows how you can create a patchwork American flag quilt block. I love small quilting projects like this! There’s just one star block, and then the rest of it is simple strip piecing. Use to… Read more ... 
Sew a pillowcase with a glow in the dark message stitched on it! Sherri from Thread Riding Hood has a tutorial showing how. Glow in the dark thread makes it happen! She used her embroidery machine but you could also… Read more ... 
Make a fun upcycled fish shaped pillow for your home out of an old pair of jeans and a wool sweater! Claire from Pillar Box Blue shares a tutorial and free pattern. Use different parts of the jeans – waistbands,… Read more ... 
Cami from Tidbits created this gorgeous farmhouse style pillow from a couple of bath mat. Bath mats! Who would have thought? The bath mats give the perfect textured surface, plus lots of beautiful fringe at the ends. She’s shares an… Read more ... 
See how easy it is to sew a pillow cover with a zipper on the back! Elena from Randomly Happy has a tutorial showing how. You can make one in just 30 minutes! Give your living room or patio a… Read more ... 
I think all of us have at least one upholstery sample book stashed in our sewing spaces. The small bits of fabric are intriguing but it can also be hard to figure out what to make from them. Chris from… Read more ... 
Bev from Flamingo Toes used some of the new Sunnyside Ave by Amy Smart (Diary of a Quilter) to make the cutest retro pillow, and she’s got a tutorial showing how to make it. The fabric criss crosses… Read more ... 
Learn how to transform old shirts into awesome cushion covers! Mike from The Crafty Gentleman has a tutorial showing how. This is a great way to upcycle sentimental clothes or uniforms into keepsakes. Makes a great gift, too!
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Create your very own patriotic home decor with this simple, fast and trendy patriotic pillow cover. Chelsea from GYCT Designs has a tutorial and free cut files for you! Just take a moment to raid your fabric stash to find… Read more ... 
This quilted throw pillow is easy to make using a quilt-as-you-go method! Lindsay from Lindsay Sews shares a tutorial at Craftsy showing how. You can use strips from a Jelly Roll (precut fabrics), or cut them yourself from your scraps.… Read more ... 
Make some new pillows to spruce up your porch or sunroom for spring! Simple Simon & Co. shares a tutorial for making a quilted patchwork pillow. The simple square patchwork design shows off the prints of the fabrics, plus… Read more ... 
Sew some beautiful ruffled pillowcases for your bedding set! The deep ruffle cuffs give them a high-end designer look, but you can make them yourself for a fraction of the cost. Caroline from Sew Can She shares a tutorial showing… Read more ... 
Susan from Crafting a Family shows how you can make a super simple pillowcase inspired by Mickey and Minnie Mouse. There are no ears to sew or stencil. Instead, she uses fabrics that evoke the characters. Red and yellow and… Read more ...