Home Decor – Page 88

Tutorial: Bowl potholder for your microwave

February 17, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Becky from Patchwork Posse shows how to make a microwave bowl potholder. Instead of trying to wrap a flat potholder around a hot bowl to grab it up, this quilted potholder is shaped to fit around the bowl and can … Read more ...

Tutorial: Pleated denim pillow cover

February 17, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how you can make this pleated denim pillow cover. When I first saw this photo, I thought this was going to be a time consuming project because of alllll of that pleating. … Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: French inspired hot pads

February 17, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Cami from Tidbits shows how you can make these lovely French inspired hot pads for your kitchen. She uses neutral colors and with simple stripes or a grain sack pattern. The neutral colors, stripes, and grain sack motif give the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Hanging jewelry (or craft supply) organizer

February 14, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Stef from Girl. Inspired. shares a tutorial for making a hanging jewelry organizer. The fabric organizer fits over a clothes hanger, with rows of clear pockets that hold your jewelry. You can also use organizers like this to organize your… Read more ...

Tutorial: Reversible pillow cover with vintage and Cuddle fabric

February 14, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Ashlee from My So Called Crafty Life takes vintage pillowcases to a whole new level when she adds a Cuddle layer. Now they’re reversible pillowcases that have vintage charm and are also cuddly soft. I love this idea! You can… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew up some pretty dish towels

February 13, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Chris from Made By ChrissieD shows how you can make your own dish towels. The sewing is all simple straight seams, good for a first sewing project or a quick afternoon project. She uses some premium toweling fabric from the… Read more ...

Free pattern: Heart shaped Valentine’s pillow

February 13, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Denise from DIY Crush shares a tutorial (and pattern) for making a heart shaped pillow. It’s super soft made out of a Minky fabric. Her free pattern makes a pillow that is approximately 18″ tall, but you can make them… Read more ...

Tutorial: Bunk bed duvet covers

February 12, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Amy from Ameroonie Designs shares a tutorial at Riley Blake Designs showing how you can make a duvet cover. She made a set that fit exactly on top of a twin mattress with no cover hanging down, because they will… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a button wreath

February 12, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Terrie at Dollar Store Crafts shows a fun use for a collection of odd or single buttons. She turns them into a wreath. How cute would this be hanging on the wall in your sewing space? I especially like the… Read more ...

Tutorial: No-sew padded lap desk

February 11, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Emma from A Beautiful Mess shows how you can make a lap desk, with no sewing required. She purchased the wooden top from the hardware store (she gives a link), but if you can’t find one I’m sure you could… Read more ...

Tutorial: 30 minute flannel baby blanket

February 10, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Becky from Patchwork Posse shows how you can take 30 minutes and two pieces of flannel to make a simple baby blanket. A soft flannel blanket like this one makes a great baby gift. Or, increase the size to make… Read more ...

Free Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Make this neck support pillow in just 30 minutes

February 10, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shares a free pattern for making this neck support pillow. It’s a quick, simple project. They say it can be done in just 30 minutes! The pillow is shaped to cradle your head and support your neck. Handles on… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a partial chair slipcover to cover a worn seat

February 9, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Kim from Exquisitely Unremarkable shows an easy fix for a tear in an upholstered chair seat. She makes a partial slipcover, covering only the seat cushion. Using a contrasting fabric turns it into a feature rather than just a fix.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Light up marquee pillow

February 9, 2015 by Anne Weaver

The word LOVE on this pillow actually lights up like marquee lettering. How cool is that! Michele from The Scrap Shoppe shares a tutorial at the Old Time Pottery blog, Do More With Less showing how you can add the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Faux fur heart pillow

February 8, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Caitlin from The Merrythought shows how you make this faux fur heart pillow. It would make a pretty decoration for Valentine’s Day, especially if the tradition reds, pinks, & white color combos don’t work for your décor, but there’s no… Read more ...