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I think all of us have at least one upholstery sample book stashed in our sewing spaces. The small bits of fabric are intriguing but it can also be hard to figure out what to make from them. Chris from… Read more ... 
Bev from Flamingo Toes used some of the new Sunnyside Ave by Amy Smart (Diary of a Quilter) to make the cutest retro pillow, and she’s got a tutorial showing how to make it. The fabric criss crosses… Read more ... 
Learn how to transform old shirts into awesome cushion covers! Mike from The Crafty Gentleman has a tutorial showing how. This is a great way to upcycle sentimental clothes or uniforms into keepsakes. Makes a great gift, too!
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Create your very own patriotic home decor with this simple, fast and trendy patriotic pillow cover. Chelsea from GYCT Designs has a tutorial and free cut files for you! Just take a moment to raid your fabric stash to find… Read more ... 
This quilted throw pillow is easy to make using a quilt-as-you-go method! Lindsay from Lindsay Sews shares a tutorial at Craftsy showing how. You can use strips from a Jelly Roll (precut fabrics), or cut them yourself from your scraps.… Read more ... 
Make some new pillows to spruce up your porch or sunroom for spring! Simple Simon & Co. shares a tutorial for making a quilted patchwork pillow. The simple square patchwork design shows off the prints of the fabrics, plus… Read more ... 
Sew some beautiful ruffled pillowcases for your bedding set! The deep ruffle cuffs give them a high-end designer look, but you can make them yourself for a fraction of the cost. Caroline from Sew Can She shares a tutorial showing… Read more ... 
Susan from Crafting a Family shows how you can make a super simple pillowcase inspired by Mickey and Minnie Mouse. There are no ears to sew or stencil. Instead, she uses fabrics that evoke the characters. Red and yellow and… Read more ... 
Alicia from Sew What Alicia shows how you can create this cute shamrock pillow just in time for St. Patrick’s Day. It’s covered with felt shamrocks – as well as one shiny shamrock made from DecoFoil. She shares the tutorial… Read more ... 
Make a Spring throw pillow with patchwork and sweet bunnies! Bev from Flamingo Toes shares a free pattern and tutorial. I’m not sure what I love more – the hearts in the air between the two bunnies, or the fluffy… Read more ... 
This Love You pillow is perfect for Valentine’s Day – and beyond! After all, love is perfect year round, don’t you think? Amanda from Jedi Craft Girl shares a tutorial at Diary of a Quilter showing how you can make… Read more ... 
Faux Chenille pillows are so soft and comfy! Why not make one for Valentine’s decor or for someone special? Chelsea from GYCT Designs shares a tutorial and pattern for making a heart shaped faux chenille pillow. The chenille texture is… Read more ... 
Custom pillowcases can add a pop of fun and personality to your bedding set. They’re super easy to sew, so there’s no excuse not to make some! Alicia from Sew What Alicia shares a tutorial showing how. A standard pillowcase… Read more ... 
The Love Notes pillow by Taunja from Carried Away Quilting is the perfect project for using up your scraps – your fabric scraps AND your little bits of trims and buttons! The “envelopes” are made from 2 1/2″ fabric squares,… Read more ... 
These ruffled pillow shams by Sew4Home remind me of the gingham pillow shams and accent pillows my mother made for me when I was a kid. They’re even gingham just like the ones I had! There’s just something timeless about… Read more ...