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Sewing Tutorial: Doily skull Halloween pillow

September 4, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Indulge your dark side with this doily skull throw pillow. Becs from Born Again Creations shares a tutorial showing how to make it. The pillow base is made from a black velvet, and the skull applique from an old doily. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Cute pillowcase made easy

September 3, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Jacinda from Prudent Baby shows how easy it is to sew up a cute pillowcase. Just choose two coordinating prints and follow their directions to make a colorful pillowcase a child is sure to love. She points out that Christmas… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy outdoor flanged pillow

September 1, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Holly from McCall Manor shares a tutorial for making a flanged outdoor pillow. The flange creates a subtle but elegant frame around the pillow. It’s also a surprisingly easy design element to add to a pillow. This same style of… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Zippered pillow covers 2 ways

August 31, 2014 by Anne Weaver

The benefit of making your pillows with removable covers & inserts is that you can get a whole new look for the pillow by just switching out the cover. And a zipper makes an neat closure for a removable pillow… Read more ...

Tutorial: Appliqued & piped throw pillow

August 30, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Tia from Little Button Diaries shows how you can make an appliqued and piped throw pillow like this one. You can applique any design you can dream up, though I think the little vintage camper applique that made is super… Read more ...

Tutorial: Modern hexagon pillow

August 27, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Nicole from Modern Handcraft shares a tutorial at Therm O Web showing how to make her Fabric Fuse Modern Hexagon Pillow. It’s a simple square pillow covered with pleather hexagons. They’re stitched down through the corners, creating a cool graphic… Read more ...

Tutorial: Appliqued apple pillow

August 22, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Amanda from Jedi Craft Girl shares a tutorial at Therm O Web blog showing how you can make this appliqued apple pillow. The rectangular pillow has three apples appliqued on it, with bites taken out of them as they you… Read more ...

Tutorial: Beaded throw pillows without sewing any beads

August 21, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Mark Montano shows how you can make these throw pillows with large beaded designs. And get this – no beading is required. Think of how long it would take to stitch all of those beads down by hand! Instead of… Read more ...

Tutorial: Friendship bracelet chair cushion

August 17, 2014 by Anne Weaver

This chevron seat cushion will put your middle school friendship bracelet making skills to more sophisticated use. Brittany from The House That Lars Built uses the same knotting techniques, but with long strips of knit fabric instead of embroidery thread. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Graphic silhouette pillows

August 15, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Mark Montano shows how you can make these graphic animal silhouette pillows. A silhouette from bright fabric really pops with the bold print pillow covers. He uses E-6000 Stitchless Iron On Glue to attach the silhouettes to the pillow covers,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Patchwork shark pillow

August 15, 2014 by Anne Weaver

I don’t normally think of sharks as being cute, but the shark on this pillow Becky from Patchwork Posse falls in the cute category. His body is a patchwork of gray and white prints, and he has button eyes and… Read more ...

Tutorial: Keepsake t-shirt pillows with knotted corners

August 7, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Whether it’s a favorite team, a hard run 5k, an awesome concert, most of us have a t-shirt – or two, or three, or more – that is special to us. Sew4Home shows how you can turn that shirt into… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: House tooth fairy pillow with hidden pockets

August 7, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Maggie from Smashed Peas and Carrots shares a tutorial at Riley Blake Designs blog showing how to make this house tooth fairy pillow. There are two hidden pockets – a small pocket behind the door where your child can tuck… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: DIY maternity body pillow

August 5, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Sleep during pregnancy can be a challenge — especially once your bump starts growing and your usual sleeping positions just don’t work anymore. Between sore hips, lower back aches, restless legs, and the constant need for support, getting comfortable can… Read more ...

Tutorial: Flat bench cushion with piping and buttons

August 2, 2014 by Anne Weaver

If you have a bench that needs a cushion (or a replacement cushion), you could buy one. Selection will probably be limited and you’ll pay a pretty penny. Or, you could make one yourself and choose your own fabrics and… Read more ...