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Tutorial: 1-hour fitted tablecloth

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Julie from Happy Strong Home shows how you can sew a fitted tablecloth for a square or rectangular table – in just 1 hour!  The boxed corners fit around the edge of your table so the tablecloth is less prone… Read more ...

Tutorial: No-sew scrap fabric leaves

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These scrap fabric leaves use a hardware store item to make them hold their shape.  You won’t believe what it is!  It’s my latest craft discovery and I’ve got a tutorial over at Orange Bettie showing how to make them.  … Read more ...

Tutorial: Felt flower fall wreath

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See how you can make this beautiful felt flower wreath!  Patti from Garden Matter has the tutorial and a free pattern for the flowers on her blog.  You can make the flowers with hand sewing and glue, so no sewing… Read more ...

Tutorial: Boxy floor cushion

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A boxy floor cushion is an easy way to add seating (and color) to a room.  Geneva from A Pair & A Spare shows how you can make one!  It’s made using only simple straight seams.  So choose a fun… Read more ...

Tutorial: Patchwork striped pillow

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Simple patchwork stripes creates a beautiful pillow cover, and it’s a great way to use some of your long skinny fabric scraps.  Susan Beal shares a tutorial at Creative Live showing how to make one.  Depending on your fabric choices,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Blanket carrier strap

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IMG_5953Sew a blanket carrier strap to make it easier to carry a blanket to the park or for a picnic!  Instead of wrapping two arms around a folded and floppy blanket, use this strap to carry it one handed. Art… Read more ...

Tutorial: 2-tone tassel throw pillow

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Here’s a fun take on the tassel trend!  Kate from See Kate Sew shares a tutorial for making her 2-tone tassel pillow.  The two fabrics give you opportunity to customize for your style – use two prints, a solid and… Read more ...