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Free pattern: Autumn acorn banner

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Kim from Bugaboo City shares a tutorial and free template for  this adorable acorn banner.  The acorn design works for the entire autumn season, from now through Thanksgiving!  Use scraps of wool, suiting, or even upholstery fabrics to make the… Read more ...

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 ...