Colleen from My Material Life pieced together a couple of towels to create an oversized beach blanket.  Her Bountiful Beach Blanket is big enough for several people to sit on.  It’s a fairly simple project, and her post tells how… Read more ...

It may be August, but there’s still time for a summertime picnic.  (Or, if weather in your neck of the woods has been as hot as it’s been here in Arkansas, maybe you’ll want to hold out for the cooler… Read more ...

Rikka from Ricochet and Away! announces that the theme of July’s sewing challenge is 2-in-1, items that can be worn or utilized in multiple ways.  This includes garments that are reversible, blankets that fold into totes, etc. There aren’t any… Read more ...

Heather Jones from Olive and Ollie shares a tutorial at Sewing Secrets (the Coats and Clark blog) showing how to make a summer picnic blanket. It’s made from two layers of fabric – one a heavy home dec fabric, and… Read more ...

Rebekah from Twinkle and Twine shows how to make a two-tone drawstring bag.  The placement of the casing creates a ruffle around the top when the bag is cinched up.  You can use the bag for any number of purposes. … Read more ...