Home Decor – Sewing

Sewing tutorial: Spring bunnies throw pillow

February 14, 2019 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Patchwork stripes make a pretty and colorful background for these two spring bunnies in love! You can sew one of your own with the tutorial and free pattern from Bev of Flamingo Toes. The bunny silhouettes are made from wool… Read more ...

Sewing tutorial: Clear zipper pouches to organize your stuff

February 13, 2019 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Whatever room you’re organizing, you’re bound to have small items that need to be kept together. In a play room ,it might be small toys. In an office, it might be pencils or small notepads. In a sewing room… well,… Read more ...

Sewing tutorial: Dinosaur applique pillowcase

February 12, 2019 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

If you know a kid who loves dinosaurs, you might need to make them this dinosaur pillow! Brandy from Gluesticks has a tutorial and free applique pattern. Her tutorial includes cutting dimensions to make the pillowcase in three sizes –… Read more ...

Sewing tutorial: Fabric heart Valentine garland

February 8, 2019 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Caroline from Sew Can She shows how to make her Hearts A Flutter garland. It makes a pretty decoration for Valentine’s Day, and it won’t take you forever to make it. The edges of the fabric hearts are left raw… Read more ...

Sewing tutorial: Quilted heart coasters

February 7, 2019 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

These quilted heart coasters make sweet Valentine gifts for friends, teachers, and co-workers! Not only are the cute but they look fun to sew! There’s even a hidden pocket on the back where you can tuck a note. Sarah Ashford… Read more ...

Sewing tutorial: DIY weighted blanket

February 4, 2019 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Many people say that weighted blankets have a calming effect. My daughter has one and loves it! Lindsay from Shrimp Salad Circus shows how you can sew your own weighted blanket. Making it yourself lets you choose your fabrics and… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fabric heart wreath for Valentine’s Day

January 30, 2019 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

This heart shaped rag wreath is so cute for Valentine’s Day! Simple Simon & Co. shows how to make one, and you don’t even have to know how to sew! Collect up some red, pink, and white fabrics and turn… Read more ...

Sewing tutorial: Wash cloth soap holder

January 30, 2019 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

It takes just 5 minutes to create a soap holder from a wash cloth! Heather from Happiest Camper shows how to make one. The terry cloth holder allows you to use every last bit of the soap. The simple sleeve… Read more ...

Sewing tutorial: Love tea towel from home dec cotton

January 28, 2019 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Home decor weight cotton makes beautiful tea towels!! I used some vintage home dec weight fabric to create this Love applique tea towel with a design loosely inspired by a towel I saw at Anthropologie. I went with a color… Read more ...

Sewing tutorial: Floor pillows with handles

January 28, 2019 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

These giant floor pillows are perfect for kids watching movies, playing video games, reading books, even making forts. Emily from Life Sew Savory shows how you can sew your own floor pillows – with handles so they’re easy to carry… Read more ...

Sewing tutorial: Valentine’s Day Love Banner

January 27, 2019 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Learn how to sew a fabric Valentine’s Day banner for your home with scraps and bias tape for the best handmade decoration that says “I love you!” Lisa from Cucicuicoo has a tutorials showing how to make this cute Valentine’s… Read more ...

Sewing tutorial: Farmhouse style Valentine pillows

January 24, 2019 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

These farmhouse style pillows are so cute for Valentine’s Day! Amanda from Jedi Craft Girl shows how to make them. One pillow has a large heart applique, while the other has little bitty hearts added to a buffalo check fabric. … Read more ...

Sewing tutorial: Easy quilted mug rug using pre-quilted fabric

January 23, 2019 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

You can use pre-quilted fabric to make mug rugs and fabric coasters super quick and super easy. Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom has a tutorial showing how. The extra layers of the pre-quilted fabric help make them… Read more ...

Sewing tutorial: Tips for sewing blackout curtains

January 22, 2019 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Sewing your own curtains seems like an easy project but working with long pieces of fabric can be overwhelming! Check out these two easy tips from Swoodson Says for how to make sewing curtains easier; one is a gadget and… Read more ...

Sewing tutorial: Hearts and pom poms Valentine garland

January 21, 2019 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Amanda from Jedi Craft Girl shows how to make a sweet Valentine’s garland with stuffed fabric hearts and fluffy yarn pom poms. The little hearts are quick to sew because they edges are pinked and left raw, so no turning… Read more ...

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