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Do you save your tiniest fabric scraps as obsessively as I do? I have bins full of them! Here’s a fun idea to use them up. Jen from Sew Fun shows how to sew them into fabric coasters she calls… Read more ... 
Sew a quick table runner to brighten up your home! You can make one in an evening. Staci from Crafty Staci has a tutorial showing how. The simple table runner is a great project to feature a favorite fabric print,… Read more ... 
This mug mat fits right into the farmhouse style that’s so popular right now, and makes a great gift for anyone who needs a good spot to set their mug! Staci from Crafty Staci has a free pattern and tutorial… Read more ... 
Set a pretty holiday table with these cutlery pockets! Petro from Easy Peasy Creative shows how you can sew these fabric cutlery pockets. Sew them from a festive Christmas quilting cotton print! They’re quick to sew so you can make… Read more ... 
This quilted table runner hot pad is perfect for Thanksgiving meals! The patchwork plaid looks nice as table decor, but it’s also a hot pad so you can fill it with warm dishes when it’s time to serve dinner. The… Read more ... 
With Thanksgiving and Christmas coming we all like to host nice dinners. Cloth napkins help to set an elegant table and can be sewn up in no time at all. Carrie from Kenarry has a tutorial showing how you can… 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 ... 
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 ... 
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 ... 
The French braid patchwork design on this mug mat is a great way to use up your fabric scraps!! Staci from Crafty Staci shares a tutorial showing how. It’s a fun project you can complete in an afternoon and a… Read more ... 
These simple bandana basket liners are easy to make and great to reuse and recycle for your parties or family get-togethers. Since they come in a wide array of colors you can easily find the perfect set to match your… Read more ... 
This small project is a great place to try out the faux chenille technique without jumping right into a large blanket! Staci from Crafty Staci shows how you can make a faux chenille mug mat with a summer sunset design. … Read more ... 
One of the many things about summer I look forward to are the strawberries being in season. These quilted strawberry coasters have me dreaming of summer strawberries! Nadra from Ellis & Higgs guest blogs at Diary of a Quilter with… Read more ... 
This chalk cloth table cover is a fun way to protect your table! Kids will enjoy being able to scribble away on the tabletop. You can also use it to leave sweet messages at each person’s spot. Natalie from HungryHippie… Read more ... 
It’s super easy to make a bright and festive outdoor tablecloth for all your backyard barbecues. Cat from Mary Martha Mama has a tutorial showing how. It’s made from vinyl fabric which wipes clean easily, with colorful pom pom trim… Read more ...