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As my “babies” are growing up and leaving home for college one by one, I find that my dog, Lila, is becoming the recipient of my mom attention. Lila is a fun-loving dog, always the life of the party. I… Read more ... 
Celebrate cultural awareness with these fun DIY Sewing project bilingual placemats with appliqued shapes of plates and silverware labelled in two languages. They’re a great way to teach children how to set the table and learn words in a foreign… Read more ... 
Do you love the look of fabric mobiles but are not a fan of sewing? If so, then check out this fun no-sew Felt Hanging Moblie! In this tutorial, by Beth Kingston of Kingston Crafts, you will learn how… Read more ... 
Be eco-friendly with these pretty DIY cloth napkins with fringes! Lisa of Cucicucicoo has a tutorial showing how to make them. This project is perfect for beginners because it’s really fast and easy, with just four straight lines to sew!… Read more ... 
A crafty spin on the rainbow window trend! Learn how to make a simple fabric pennant, with a rainbow design – and customize it in any colors you choose. Mike from The Crafty Gentleman has a DIY sewing tutorial showing… Read more ... 
This Easter egg pillow is a pretty way to decorate your house for spring! The Easter egg appliques are a great way to use up scrap fabrics or feature a favorite print. Amy of Ameroonie Designs has a free pattern… Read more ... .jpg)
A quick and easy pillowcase with only 3 seams! Perfect for beginners, but the end result looks professional. Rachel from Adventures of a DIY Mom has a tutorial showing how to make this “magic pillowcase”. Some people also refer to… Read more ... 
There’s no doubt that paper towels are convenient. But it doesn’t take long to go through a roll of towels, and all those paper towels end up in the trash. A Beautiful Mess shows how you can make UNpaper towels. … Read more ... 
It’s easy to sew a pillow (or two, or three) to match your decor. Susan at Organized 31 has a DIY sewing tutorial showing how. She made this pillow to match her daughter’s bedding set. It took her just 15… Read more ... 
Book pillows are a fun way to encourage kids to read! And this puppy book pillow is extra cute! It’s a free sewing pattern from Sew Cute Patterns The puppy shaped pillow has a pocket on the back to hold… Read more ... 
These hanging mesh produce bags are an easy way to keep your produce fresh and within easy reach. Beginner Sewing Projects has a DIY sewing tutorial you can use to make them. The tutorial includes measurements to make them in… Read more ... 
Sew some pretty quilted pot holders for your kitchen. Petro from Easy Peasy Creative has a tutorial you can use. The pocket design helps protect both sides of your hand from a hot pan. It’s a good project to show… Read more ... 
Everyone seems to have an Instant Pot
now! Protect it (and make it pretty!) with a DIY dust cover. Beginner Sewing Projects shows how. Use Pioneer Woman products to speed up the project (and make it pretty!). Go to Beginner … Read more ... 
Is there anything softer than a minky blanket? They are so soft and warm, perfect for snuggling under while watching a movie or reading a good book. Heather at Heather Handmade shows how you can sew a minky blanket. All… Read more ...