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A soft blanket makes a cozy accent for the fall and winter months, and it’s an easy project for you to sew. Kimberly from Sweet Red Poppy has a tutorial showing how. The top is made from a flannel, and… Read more ...
As much as I appreciate a cup of coffee that I brew in my kitchen, a to-go cup of coffee from my favorite local coffee shop always feels more special. This mug mat from Crafty Staci is shaped just like… Read more ...
A patchwork potholder makes a nice little gift – or an extra something nice for your own kitchen. Plus, youcan use up your scraps! Svetlana from SOTAK Handmade has a tutorial for us showing how. Simple improv piecing makes the… Read more ...
Instead of spending $400 for an expensive designer pillow, Tanya from Dans le Lakehouse created her own. Like the original, hers is made from silk which shows off all those gorgous tucks and folds. Sewing all of the folds in… Read more ...
This color block skeleton pillow makes a fun Halloween accent for a porch or living area! Amy from Ameroonie Designs shares a tutorial at Riley Blake Designs showing how to make it. The skeleton template she uses is available for… Read more ...
Repurpose your jeans to create stylish tab top curtains! Vicky from Vicky Myers Creations has a tutorial showing how you can make them. The patchwork highlights subtle variations of denim and bits of the seam lines. The waistbands of the… Read more ...
This Halloween Fabric wreath is an super easy to make, inexpensive if you use fabric scraps! If you can tie a knot, you can make this wreath. Needlepointers.com has a video tutorial showing how. The strips have pinked edges which… Read more ...
These large flannel floor pillows make a soft place to sit while reading a book or watching TV. And with a handle, kids can carry them by themselves! Stephanie from Swoodson Says shares a tutorial showing how to sew them. … Read more ...
Becca from Simply Edged shows how you can sew this pretty patchwork blanket. Backed with faux fur, it’s perfect for snuggling on a cool fall or winter night. This is such a fun and easy blanket! It is a great… Read more ...
Amy from Positively Splendid combines felt and burlap to create the cutest little fall leaf embroidery hoops! She shares a tutorial showing how you can make them. Use a higher quality felt – or perhaps felted wool upcycled from old… Read more ...
Turn your fabric scraps into an adorable postage stamp pillow! Sew a Sarah Ashford shares a tutorial at Polka Dot Chair showing how. It’s a great project for fabrics with small images. Fussy cut around the small images to make… Read more ...
This spider mug mat makes a cute place for you to place a mug of coffee (or tea, of hot chocolate). Staci from Crafty Staci has a tutorial and free pattern for you to make one. This little guy is… Read more ...
These repurposed denim feathers make a gorgeous Boho wall hanging! Claire from Pillar Box Blue shows how you can make them! It’s a great use for denim scrap. Depending on the direction you cut your denim, your feather can either… Read more ...
This apple banner adds a warm fall welcome to your front door! Three plaid and gingham red apples are stitched on a rustic osnaburg (muslin-like fabric) background. A cedar wood pants hanger makes an easy way to hang it, and… Read more ...
A fabric storage basket may not immediately come to mind as a great gift, but I don’t of anyone who can’t use a nice basket somewhere in their house. And made from fabric, you can suit any style or decor! … Read more ...