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Tutorial: Christmas kitchen gift set

December 5, 2015 by Anne Weaver

This Christmas kitchen set includes a double-ended oven mitt and two coordinating towels. It makes a great hostess gift, or perhaps something to spruce up your own holiday decor. Peta from She Quilts A Lot shows how you can make… Read more ...

Free pattern: Polar bear holiday pillow

December 3, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Kim from Bugaboo City shares a tutorial for making this sweet polar bear holiday pillow. As awww cute as he is, he’s actually quite easy to make. She includes a free pattern, too. If you wanted to make a set… Read more ...

Free pattern: Mega Dump Truck Floor Pillow

November 28, 2015 by Anne Weaver

This Mega Dump Truck floor pillow is a fun place for little kids to read a book or watch TV or snuggle down for a nap. Stephanie from Swoodson Says shares a free pattern for making it. You can make… Read more ...

Tutorial: Faux fur blanket

November 25, 2015 by Anne Weaver

This faux fur blanket is so beautiful! Erin from Sewbon shares a tutorial showing how you can make one. You can line it with any type of fabric. The plaid that she uses looks to be either a shirting or… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sewing pattern tissue wreath

November 22, 2015 by Anne Weaver

I can’t count the number of times I’ve been “gifted” a stack of used sewing patterns by a well meaning friend who didn’t understand that the pattern is essentially useless if it’s not complete or it’s already been cut into… Read more ...

Tutorial: Reading blanket that keeps your arms covered

November 22, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Reading a book while curled up in bed is a happy luxury. But when it’s cool outside of the covers, your book holding hand can get cold. Detective Houndstooth shows how you can make a reading blanket, with arms sewn… Read more ...

Tutorial: Joy-Ful Christmas pillow wrap

November 22, 2015 by Anne Weaver

This pillow wrap transforms any throw pillow into a cute Joy-Ful Christmas pillow. Heather from The Sewing Loft is over at Skip To My Lou today with a tutorial showing how to make one. It’s a quick project to spruce… Read more ...

Tutorial: Linen and crochet cocktail napkins

November 21, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Lynn from Nourish and Nestle shows how you can make a set of linen cocktail napkins, finished beautifully with crochet around the edges. Her tutorial shows how to miter the corners when you turn under the raw edges. 1/2 yard… Read more ...

Tutorial: Simple flag banner

November 20, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Kirstin from kojodesignsshares a tutorial at Skip To My Lou showing how to make a simple but festive flag banner. The banner is easy to make, with leather (or felt) letters spelling out a special message. Bring it out… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fringed linen napkins

November 20, 2015 by Anne Weaver

We might use mismatched plates and ratty napkins for our every day meals, but for Thanksgiving and other family gatherings it’s nice to set a pretty table. Stef from Girl. Inspired. shows how you can make a set of lovely… Read more ...

Tutorial: Color block pillow with pleating and piping

November 19, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Jann from Newton Custom Interiors shares a tutorial at So Sew Easy showing how to create this beautiful accent pillow using color blocking, pleating, and piping. The color blocking makes the center pleated panel pop, and the piping around the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Mini Christmas stocking garland

November 19, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Melissa from Polkadot Chair shows how to make the cutest mini Christmas stocking garland. The little stockings are roughly 5″ tall and attach to twine with clips. Keep them empty or fill them with small treats or Christmas quotes. You… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Leather and rope bucket baskets

November 19, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Courtney from Always Rooney shows how you can make bucket baskets out of leather (or faux leather) and rope. The leather doesn’t fray and has plenty of body so it’s just a couple of seams to make the main bucket… Read more ...

Tutorial: Bun warmer fabric napkin

November 18, 2015 by Anne Weaver

My favorite food on a Thanksgiving table is my mother’s cornbread stuffing. My daughter’s favorite is the basket of warm rolls, fresh from the oven. Vanessa from Tried & True shares a free pattern for making a bun warmer napkin… Read more ...

Tutorial: Wrap-And-Go Quilted Casserole Carrier

November 16, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Between work potlucks and big family dinners, this time of year brings plenty of reasons to bring a favorite dish with you to get togethers. Sew4Home shares a tutorial for making this Wrap-And-Go Quilted Casserole Carrier that will make it… Read more ...