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Tutorial: Hanging hand towel

August 14, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Deby from So Sew Easy shares a tutorial at Little House Living showing how you can make a hanging hand towel for your kitchen. The towel part is actually just a purchased kitchen towel. It’s gathered up at the top… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy pom pom tablecloth

August 14, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Stef from Girl. Inspired. shows how you can make this cute pom pom tablecloth. It’s a quick project to sew, and works well with most types of fabric. She used burlap (LOVE the polka dot paired with the pom poms!)… Read more ...

Free pattern: Matryoshka nesting fabric bins

August 12, 2014 by Anne Weaver

An from Straight Grain shares a free pattern for her Matryoshka bins. Like the stacking dolls, these fabric storage buckets are sized just right to nest one inside the other. They make beautiful storage for any room of the house… Read more ...

Tutorial: Patchwork placemats

August 11, 2014 by Anne Weaver

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Melanie from It Happens in a Blink shares a tutorial at Crafts Unleashed showing how you can make a patchwork placemat. The mix of color and pattern makes a pretty backdrop for a table setting. She used Jelly Rolls (precut… Read more ...

Tutorial: Silver lining felt cloud coasters

August 8, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Kate from See Kate Sew shares a tutorial at Totally Stitchin’ showing how to make these silver lining felt cloud coasters. The silver lining comes from the metallic thread that she uses to stitch them together. Metallic thread can be… Read more ...

Tutorial: Keepsake t-shirt pillows with knotted corners

August 7, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Whether it’s a favorite team, a hard run 5k, an awesome concert, most of us have a t-shirt – or two, or three, or more – that is special to us. Sew4Home shows how you can turn that shirt into… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: House tooth fairy pillow with hidden pockets

August 7, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Maggie from Smashed Peas and Carrots shares a tutorial at Riley Blake Designs blog showing how to make this house tooth fairy pillow. There are two hidden pockets – a small pocket behind the door where your child can tuck… Read more ...

Tutorial: Picnic placemats with flatware pockets

August 6, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Placemats make a picnic a fancy affair. They also can protect your food and your flatware from icky picnic table surfaces. Sew4Home shows how you can make a set of picnic placemats with flatware pockets. They’re made from an indoor/outdoor… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fabric napkins for your child’s lunchbox

August 5, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Our family uses cloth napkins whenever possible, and that includes in my daughter’s school lunches. Any cloth napkin will work for school lunches, but my daughter likes the ones that are special made just for her school lunches. Chelsey from… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: DIY maternity body pillow

August 5, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Sleep during pregnancy can be a challenge — especially once your bump starts growing and your usual sleeping positions just don’t work anymore. Between sore hips, lower back aches, restless legs, and the constant need for support, getting comfortable can… Read more ...

Tutorial: Mesh shower caddy

August 4, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Between shampoo and conditioner and body wash, the corners of my bathtub are crammed full of bottles. Not to mention the face cloths and razors. Deby from So Sew Easy shows how you can make this mesh shower caddy to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Flat bench cushion with piping and buttons

August 2, 2014 by Anne Weaver

If you have a bench that needs a cushion (or a replacement cushion), you could buy one. Selection will probably be limited and you’ll pay a pretty penny. Or, you could make one yourself and choose your own fabrics and… Read more ...

Tutorial: Strawberry burlap bunting

August 1, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Lindsey from Fort Worth Fabric Studio shares a tutorial for making this strawberry burlap bunting. The bright fabric toppers and those strawberry appliques are cute, cute, cute! Change out the applique shape and the color scheme, and you can make… Read more ...

Tutorial: Splash! poolside bucket tote and blanket set

August 1, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Cheryl from Sew Can Do shows how you can make this poolside bucket tote and matching beach blanket. The bucket tote is pieced from a handful of coordinating prints. Knotted rope and grommets make the nautical style handles. It’s big… Read more ...

Tutorial: Itti Bitti Tag Blanket

August 1, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Amy from And Sew We Craft shares a tutorial showing how to make her Itti Bitti Tag Blanket. It’s a fabric square backed with a soft nubby Minky, with tags of ribbon peeking out from the edges. It’s a good… Read more ...