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Tutorial: Ottoman pouf pillow

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How would  you like to rest your feet on a pretty pouf like this one?  Deonn from Quiltscapes shares a tutorial for making one.  The pouf pillow is a great solution for smaller rooms that don’t have the space for… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy grommet top curtains

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Every time I price curtains, I walk away with sticker shock.  That much money for curtains made from cheap fabric in a design I don’t really  like anyway?  No thank you.  You can DIY your own curtains and get exactly… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sofa arm organizer caddy

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Tired of the clutter around your sofa?  Sew4Home shows how you can make this organizer caddy that fits over the arm of your sofa.  There are 5 pockets to hold remote controls, magazines, and other items you like to  keep… Read more ...

Tutorial: Burlap coffee bag ottoman

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This burlap coffee bag ottoman by Ananda from A Piece of Rainbow does double duty.  It’s a piece of home decor and a place to prop  your feet.  I’m loving the combination of the printed burlap and the bright tassels!  … Read more ...

Tutorial: DIY fingertip towels

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Bigger than a washcloth, but smaller than a hand towel, fingertip towels are the perfect sized towel for drying your hands.  They’re not always easy to find, though, especially  not if you want them to match your bathroom.  But Becky… Read more ...

Tutorial: Reversible placemats

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Sachiko from Tea Rose Home shows how you can make a set of reversible placemats.  Two usable sides means two looks for your table setting out of the one placemat.  Use all placemats on one side or the other, or… Read more ...

Tutorial: Ruffled Edge Baby Blanket

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You can’t go wrong giving a blanket as a baby gift.  Even if the parents have everything they need for the baby, a new blanket is always appreciated.  Sew4Home shows how you can make this baby blanket with ruffled trim… Read more ...

Tutorial: Giant floor pillows

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Giant floor pillows like these can serve as extra seating, for parties or family movie night or maybe just curling up in the corner with a good book.  They’re easy to make and far more inexpensive than actually buying extra… Read more ...