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Tutorial: House pillow

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house-pillow-final-2This house shaped pillow makes such a fun accent!  It would be cute in a playroom or a child’s bedroom.  Creative Bug shares a tutorial showing how to make one.  You can customize the house with windows, doors, plantings, and… Read more ...

Tutorial: Rag rag throw pillow

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Tutorial: Rag rag throw pillowHeather from Poppy Haus shows how she made this gorgeous throw pillow out of a couple of rag rug placemats.  The placemats are the perfect size to make a throw pillow, but you could also use a 2′ x 3′ … Read more ...

Tutorial: Bench cushion

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Tutorial: Bench cushionAmber from Crazy Little Projects shows how you can make a long flat cushion to sit on top of a bench.  It makes a soft surface to sit on and also adds a pop of pattern to a plain wooden… Read more ...

Tutorial: Big Round Floor Cushion

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Tutorial: Big Round Floor CushionSew4Home shows how to make their Big Round Floor Cushion.  The circular top and bottom pieces are pieced from wedge shapes.  The angles that the wedges come together can create cool designs if you fussy cut the pieces. Or, how… Read more ...

Tutorial: Brushstroke pillow covers

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Tutorial: Brushstroke pillow coversLana Red Studio shows how you can make these hand painted brushstroke pillow covers.  She used old IKEA curtains as an inexpensive source of fabric, but of course you could use yardage if you wanted.  Once you have the fabric… Read more ...

Tutorial: Flanged pillow sham

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Tutorial: Flanged pillow shamDena from Hearts and Sharts shows how to make a flanged pillow sham.  The flange creates a subtle border around the pillow and lends a more formal air to your bedding ensemble.  It’s actually an easy detail to add in… Read more ...