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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 ...

Tutorial: Simple casserole carrier

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This casserole carrier makes it easy to carry a warm dish to a potluck!  The handles slip through ribbon loops to pull the sides up and over the casserole dish to keep it wrapped and warm.Crystal from Little Bit Funky… Read more ...

Free pattern: Pocket potholders

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Pot holders are quick to sew and make great gifts – and also nice kitchen accessories for yourself.  Shannon from Very Shannon shares a free pattern for this pocket potholder.  It’s a fat quarter friendly project.  You can make one… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fabric covered memo board

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A fabric covered memo board is an easy way to add color and personality to any room, but especially kids’ and tween’s rooms.  Amy from Positively Splendid shows how you can make one.  You can make one in any size… Read more ...