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Idea file: Fabric sample pillow covers

July 24, 2013 by Anne Weaver

pillowsIf you love the look of designer fabrics for your home decor, but can’t afford (or don’t want to afford) the price tag that comes with these fabrics, check out what Jenny from Days of Chalk and Chocolate does.  She… Read more ...

Tutorial: Rod pocket curtains

July 24, 2013 by Anne Weaver

pockettopcurtainSarah from While They Snooze shows how to make a set of rod pocket curtains.  You won’t need rings or special hooks to hang them. Instead, the hanging mechanism is a simple casing, or pocket, sewn across the top.  She… Read more ...

Tutorial: Grocery bag holder and disepnser

July 21, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Grocery Bag Holder Tut blog picLeah at Phat Quarters show how to make a grocery bag holder and dispenser.  The plastic bags are easily inserted into the top of the bag.  Then, when you need to grab a bag, a drawstring hole at the bottom… Read more ...

Tutorial: Cube pillow ottoman

July 21, 2013 by Anne Weaver

dsc04061_edited-1This large cube pillow would make a neat ottoman that could also double as extra seating.  You can find a downloadable tutorial for making one over at Laundry on the Line.  While many fabric cubes are sewn from 6 squares… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pet bed with soft sides and removable pillow

July 19, 2013 by Anne Weaver

1429-PetBed-2If you want to make a special place for your pet to sleep, check out this tutorial over at Sew4Home.  They show how to make a soft pet bed with bolster sides.  The stuffed sides tie together so it’s easy… Read more ...

Tutorial: Braided fabric coaster or pot holder

July 18, 2013 by Anne Weaver

CapturelkDolly Creates shows how to make a braided fabric coaster or pot holder.  The process is the same whether you make the coaster or the pot holder.  The only difference is the lengths of fabric you’ll need.  It’s a good… Read more ...

Tutorial: Self-binding baby blanket with mitered corners

July 16, 2013 by Anne Weaver

blanket tutorial title pictureElizabeth from Simple Simon & Co. . shows how to make a baby blanket with mitered corners.  The back layer is cut larger than the front so the extra fabric on the back will wrap around and frame the smaller… Read more ...

Tutorial: French seam pillowcase for a standard bed pillow

July 16, 2013 by Anne Weaver

pillowcase-main-imfeelincraftyNew pillowcases, especially in fun colors, sure can freshen up your bed linens.  Louise Wackerman from I’m Feelin’ Crafty! shares a tutorial over at Go To Sew showing how to make a pillowcase for a standard bed pillow.  She… Read more ...

Cool idea: Use plastic bags to stuff an outdoor pillow

July 15, 2013 by Anne Weaver

outdoor-pillows-stuffed-with-plastic-bags-crafty-staci-1_thumbDo you have a pile of plastic grocery bags piling up at your house?  In spite of my best efforts to reduce the number of bags I bring home from the store, they just keep multiplying.  Staci from Crafty Staci… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy gathered and tufted round pillow cover

July 15, 2013 by Anne Weaver

roundcushionJumbles and Pompoms shows an easy way to recover a round cushion.  The one you see here used to be a silly smiley face pillow.  Her gathered cover is a huge improvement!!  The gathered fabric and tufted middle makes a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Absorbant dish drainer mat

July 11, 2013 by Anne Weaver

dishmatJulie from The Domestic Groove shows how to make a dish mat to sit underneath your dish drainer.  The top is a pretty cotton print, but the layer underneath is a towel so it’ll absorb the water that drips from … Read more ...

Tutorial: Pom pom pajama storage pillow

July 8, 2013 by Anne Weaver

hello tokyo pillow titleRos from Sew Delicious made this pom pom trimmed pillow for her daughter’s bed.  Not only is it a cute accessory, it also serves as a place to store her pajamas between bedtimes.  A zipper down the middle of… Read more ...

Tutorial: Rainbow Beach Blanket that won’t blow away

July 8, 2013 by Anne Weaver

beachblanketsandpocketAlida from Alida Makes guest blogs in the Color Your Summer series at Delia Creates (and co-hosted with  Kojo Designs) with a tutorial showing how to make her Rainbow Beach Blanket.  The blanket is made from two pieces of fabric… Read more ...

Tutorial: Viewfinder pillow cover with your family photos

July 5, 2013 by Anne Weaver

How-To-Make-a-Pillow-With-Personalized-Viewfinder-23-Crafts-Unleashed-1024x1024If you have a Silhouette paper cutter, you can make this viewfinder pillow cover personalized with your own family photos.  Morena from Morena’s Corner shares a tutorial over at Crafts Unleashed showing how.  She also shows how to make a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Lace edged pillowcase

July 3, 2013 by Anne Weaver

1417-NaturesPalette-1Sew4Home shows how to make a lace edged pillowcase to fit a standard bed pillow.  They’re so pretty! And they’re easy to make, too.  Go to their tutorial to see how. [photo from Sew4Home]… Read more ...
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