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Tutorial: Box pleat window valance

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Tutorial: Box pleat window valanceKim from Exquisitely Unremarkable shows how to make a box pleat window valance.  She includes a rod pocket for mounting (instead of stapling it to a board) so it’ll be easy to change out later should you decide to redecorate. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Geometric Aztec throw pillow

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geometricpillowSarah from Sarita Creative shows how  to make this throw pillow with a geometric Aztec-inspired design.  She used a denim for the pillow cover and the applique.  The appliques are the same denim as the pillow cover, just reversed to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Tiled leather pillow cover

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Tutorial: Tiled leather pillow coverLela from Vorstellung von Schon shows how to make a tiled leather pillow cover.  It’s a no-sew project because she glues the leather pieces down.  A strong glue should be enough to hold everything in place, but you could also… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy window valance

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Tutorial: Easy window valanceAutie from iCandy Handmade shows how she put together this easy valance for her window.  The sewing is just straight seams and it can be made to fit any size of window.  It’s a quick way to add a spot… Read more ...