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Tutorial: Super simple placemats

September 1, 2015 by Anne Weaver

There’s something about seeing a table set with placemats under all the plates. You know you’re in for something special. Bite Sized Biggie shares a tutorial showing how easy it is to make your own placemats. They’re simple to make,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pleated patchwork table runner

August 28, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Fabric prints are an easy way to inject some color and pattern into a project, but solids will show off interesting surface treatment. This table runner by Sew4Home is a good example of that. It’s made from a solid, with… Read more ...

Free pattern: August bluebird hot pad

August 21, 2015 by Anne Weaver

This bluebird hot pad is the hot pad of the month from Crafty Staci. Each month she shares a new hot pad pattern. I’m loving this bluebird! She shares a free pattern and tutorial for making it. He has… Read more ...

Free pattern: Playful Appliqued Owls Placemat Set

August 20, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shares a tutorial and pattern for making their Playful Appliqued Owls Placemat Set. They include templates to create 4 different owl designs, as well as instructions for making the placemats and adding the appliques. The owl designs would also… Read more ...

Tutorial: Half-square triangle leather coasters

August 13, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shows how you can create these eye catching leather (or faux leather) coasters. The color blocking uses half square triangles of two leathers in contrasting colors. The backing is a square of wool felt. If you can’t find leather… Read more ...

Tutorial: No-sew burlap table runner

August 7, 2015 by Anne Weaver

As summer winds to a close and kids are making preparations to go back to school, it’s fun to start thinking about fall decor. Adrianne from Dream Book Design shows how you can make a burlap table runner for fall,… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Fabric dinner napkins with mitered corners

August 4, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Lindsay from Lindsay Sews shares a tutorial at Craftsy showing how you can make your own fabric napkins. The corners are mitered to create a clean finish and reduce bulk. It’s fun to make them in a mix of coordinating… Read more ...

Tutorial: Quick sew fabric napkins you can make in large quantity

July 24, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Anne from Domesblissity wanted to have fabric napkins at her wedding reception, but she was on a budget. Instead of busting the budget, she made them! 50 of them. The fabric came from a thrifted bedding set, so it was… Read more ...

Free pattern: Pineapple hot pad

July 23, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Stacy from Crafty Staci shares a free pattern for making this pineapple hot pad. It’s part of her Hot Pad of the Month series. The pineapple is her July hot pad. How perfect is that yellow fabric with a grid… Read more ...

Tutorial: Scrapbusting quilted fabric coasters

July 22, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Like most sewists, I have a scrap bin. But then I have another scrap bin that’s just for my tiny scraps. These are generally too small for most projects but they’re fabric and pretty and so I hold on to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Quilted hexagon coasters

July 11, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Put a favorite fabric or two to pretty use by making these adorable quilted hexagon coasters. Lisa from A Spoonful of Sugarshares a tutorial showing how to make them. They’d make great gifts, so make a set for yourself… Read more ...

Tutorial: Mini pocket placemats for outdoor dining

July 10, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home describes these Mini Mats as an outdoor dining version of a mug rug. Smaller than a typical placemat, these mini mats are just big enough to hold a plate with a napkin and cutlery. They share a tutorial showing… Read more ...

Tutorial: Reversible placemats

June 25, 2015 by Anne Weaver

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: Vintage bandana bowl covers

June 19, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Sarah from Sadie Seasongoods shows how you can make these fabric bowl covers out of vintage bandanas. The elastic around the edge fits them snug around a bowl. They’re easy to make and they’ll help keep the flies out of… Read more ...

Tutorial: Insulated mason jar cozy

June 17, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Summertime drinks are just prettier when they’re in a mason jar. Cheryl from A Pretty Cool life shows how you can make an insulated mason jar cozy to help keep your drink cold. Now all you need is a… Read more ...