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Tutorial: Sew simple reversible placemats

November 22, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Mandy from Sugar Bee Crafts shows how you can make these simple reversible placemats. Making them reversible gives you two looks from one set of placemats, but it also has the added bonus of making it easy to construct. Stitching… Read more ...

Tutorial: Button snowflake table runner from old pants

November 22, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Vicky from Vicky Myers Creations shows how you can make a cute snowflake table runner out of an old pair of pants. She used red pants to give it a red and white Christmas-y color scheme. She added snowflakes with… Read more ...

Tutorial: Buffalo plaid sweater Christmas pillow

November 21, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Jess from If Only They Would Nap shares a tutorial at Skip To My Lou showing how to make this sweater pillow with a buffalo plaid Christmas greeting. The sweater and the buffalo plaid give it a cozy feel, and… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy DIY casserole carrier

November 20, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Whether it’s a work potluck or a family dinner, many of us will be taking a dish of food with us somewhere this week. If it’s still hot from the oven, that can present difficulties! Kerri from How Does She?… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make placemats from vintage tea towels

November 19, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Rebecca Ringquist creates one-of-a-kind placemats out of vintage tea towels. She shares a tutorial at We All Sew showing how she does it. She embellishes them with satin stitching to highlight important dates or interesting images printed on the tea… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a placemat with a flatware pocket

November 18, 2016 by Anne Weaver

These placemats have flatware pockets that make setting a pretty Thanksgiving table a breeze! Create Kids Couture has a tutorial showing how you can make them. The placemat is quilted and has a pocket tucked into the corner. They’re great… Read more ...

Tutorial: Two hand kitchen towel oven mitt

November 17, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Marissa from Rae Gun shares a tutorial at Skip To My Lou showing how to sew a two hand oven mitt, lined with a kitchen towel. It would make a great Christmas gift! Or, if you’ve been invited to someone’s… Read more ...

Tutorial: DIY door draft stopper

November 17, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Keep the cold air outside where it belongs by placing a draft stopper at the base of your door! You can make your own using a tutorial by Remona from The Stitching Scientist. Sew it up in the fabric of… Read more ...

Tutorial: Scrappy turkey Thanksgiving pillow

November 16, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Here’s a cute Thanksgiving pillow you can create from your fabric scraps! Stacy from Beatnik kids shares a tutorial and a free template. The scrappy turkey is a colorful and cute decoration for Thanksgiving. You can make it in an… Read more ...

Tutorial: 1 hour fringed table runner

November 14, 2016 by Anne Weaver

A table runner is an easy way to add color and personality to your table setting. And Mayra from So Sew Easy shows how you can sew a fringed table runner in just one hour! With a project that quick,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Upcycled flannel shirt drink bottle cozy

November 12, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Sasha from Tattooed Martha shows how you can make a beer (or other bottled drink) coozie out of an old flannel shirt. More specifically, the pocket of a flannel shirt. She uses fabric glue to make it a no-sew project,… Read more ...

Free pattern: Gilmore Girls coffee cup mug rug

November 10, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Here’s a sewing project for all you Gilmore Girls fans! Anorina from Samelia’s Mum shares a free pattern for making a mug rug inspired by the Gilmore Girls. It features a large coffee cup applique with words from the song… Read more ...

Tutorial: Felt holly Christmas table runner

November 9, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Emily from Nap Time Creations shares a tutorial for making a festive felt table runner for Christmas. It’s a simple felt runner covered in holly leaves and button berries. The bright colors and the simple shapes pop against the gray… Read more ...

Tutorial: Bow tie pillow

November 9, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Melissa from Polka Dot Chair shows how you can sew a pillow with a pretty bow across the front. It looks like it’s tied across the pillow, but it’s actually sewn into the sides. Make the pillow from a patchwork… Read more ...

Tutorial: Joy pillow wrap

November 8, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Add Christmas cheer to a plain throw pillow a holiday pillow wrap! Heather from The Sewing Loft shares a tutorial for making a pillow wrap appliqued with “Joy”. When Christmas is over, just remove the wrap and you’ve got your… Read more ...