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Tutorial: Flannel baby blanket with piping

December 3, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Kate from See Kate Sew shows how to make a soft flannel baby blanket with piping peeking out from the edges. The rounded corners are a pretty finish that also make it easier to keep the piping smooth. (No having… Read more ...

Tutorial: Santa hat throw pillow

December 2, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Head over to Dollar Store Crafts to see how to make this cute Santa hat throw pillow. It’s made from — wait for it — Santa hats! You’ll need two of them (plus some stuffing and some felt) to make… Read more ...

Idea file: Yo-yo throw pillow

December 1, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Elise from Grow Creative used fabric yo-yos to embellish the front of a throw pillow. She arranged them in a circular pattern that could evoke a snowflake or a flower, depending on the color palette. Read more about it at … Read more ...

Tutorial: Fitted tablecloth to protect a child’s play table

December 1, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Ahna from Easier Than I Thought created a fitted tablecloth to protect the top of the little table that her daughter plays on. She used a laminated cotton so it wipes clean easily. And the fitted corners mean it won’t … Read more ...

Tutorial: Bias bound burlap placemats

November 28, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Ruby from ZaaBerry shows how to make a burlap placemat. The edges around bound with bias tape for a fun contrast and edges that won’t fray. She used a burlap printed with a leaf pattern, but if you can’t find… Read more ...

Tutorial: Hot Mess Casserole Carrier

November 27, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Sara from Sew Sweetness shares a tutorial over at the Free Spirit Fabrics blog showing how to make her Hot Mess Casserole Carrier. It’s insulated to keep your food warm, and it’s big enough to hold a 13″ x 9″… Read more ...

Tutorial: Hanging organizer for placemats and coasters

November 24, 2012 by Anne Weaver

JoAnn from Craft Passion created a hanging organizer for a set of placemats and matching coasters, and she shares a tutorial showing how she did it. It’s made around a wire hanger and a clipboard. The placemats hang from the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a ruched table runner

November 20, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Abby from Sew Much Ado shows how to make a this lovely ruched table runner. She made hers with a ruched quilting weight cotton down the middle, and burlap for the borders, but you could use any woven fabric. Get … Read more ...

Tutorial: Simply Colorful Coasters from scrap fabric

November 13, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Amy DeCesare from Amy Made That! shares a tutorial over at Moda Bake Shop showing how to make her Simply Colorful Coasters. A square of printed fabric is stitched to the center of a solid, creating a window pane effect. … Read more ...

Tutorial: BBQ mitt and towel gift set

November 13, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Lisa from A Spoonful of Sugar shows how to make a BBQ grill mitt and towel. If you have any guys on your Christmas list, this would make a great handmade present for them! Go to her tutorial to see… Read more ...

Tutorial: Burlap table runner

November 10, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how to make a rustic burlap table runner. It’s a quick and easy table dressing for your Thanksgiving table. She found burlap with a leaf print already on it, but you could… Read more ...

Tutorial: DIY fancy dish gloves

November 8, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Dawn from Designed By Dawn Nicole guest blogs at The Happier Homemaker with a tutorial showing how to fancify a pair of dish gloves by adding a fabric ruffle. It won’t make the dishes get done any faster, but it… Read more ...

Tutorial: Christmas placemats and coasters

November 7, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Joann from Craft Passion shows how to make a set of placemats and coasters to make your Christmas table pretty. Actually, this would work for any holiday (or for year round) depending on the fabrics you choose. And do you… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pieced stripe placemats

November 5, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shows how to make a set of placemats with a stripe pieced across the bottom. They’re gorgeous when you mix prints. I bet they’d also be cool made from solids for a color blocked effect. Get the tute. [photo… Read more ...

Tutorial: Magical gnomes appliqued placemat

October 28, 2012 by Anne Weaver

I am loving this Magical Gnome placemat that Lilla Luise made! The placemat is made like a mini-quilt with a row of pointy hat gnomes appliqued across the bottom. She shares a tutorial showing how to make one of your… Read more ...