Sew News Magazine - At Home: Made for Shade
WITHOUT SEWING A STITCH, a plain shade can be made by ironing fabric to a fusible backing, trimming the edges and attaching the shade to a roller. By adding a stitched scalloped border and a decorative rod, a shade becomes both a decorative and functional room accent. Find more here.
Fleece & Cotton Blanket
This blanket makes a quick gift or home accessory. It utilizes the warmth and comfort of fleece yet has the charm of a cotton quilt. A couch size throw and a smaller version that is adored by our cat for her favorite spot to lounge, are both found here.
Bed Linens Decorate the Bathroom
Have you ever had a set of bedding that you just couldn't part with? I had a set my grandmother had given me many years ago. Find out how I brought them to life in a different room than they were intended for here.
Sew News Magazine - Pillow Party
Stamping fabric becomes child's play when you turn it into a party for kids. Whether it’s a birthday party, slumber party or holiday celebration, stamping will provide hours of fun for children of all ages. Directions for making a pillowcase are included.
Pillow with Inset Color>
Pillows are a quick way to change the look of a room and add color. Adding a zipper allows you to launder the pillow cover and re-use the same pillow form. This 14" pillow that has a contrasting inset in the front and a zipper in the back.
Fast, Fun & Easy Fabric Bowls -- Book Review
I've gone and done it! Listening to everyone about "Fabric Bowls" on the forum and the pattern in Sew News special issue, "Sew Up the Holidays" got me started. Compare prices and find out why you are hearing SO much about these bowls.
Fabric Bowl Center Piece
I've admitted my addiction! If you have become ovewhelmed with fabric bowls or think just the bowl isn't enough as a gift. Here's a simple, inexpensive way to make a centerpiece using left over rolls and dried floral filler.
Fast, Fun & Easy Fabric Boxes -- Book Review and a Variation
I admit addiction! After playing with all the fabric bowl option, my mother knew just how much fun I was having and bought me Fast, Fun & Easy Fabric Boxes by Linda Johansen. See what the book holds and a simple variation to make one of the boxes in to a desk caddy.
Fabric Tissue Box Covers!
Free directions for any size tissue box. A great "Get Well" gift and a useful home accent item.
Corded pillow Sewing Lesson
The new sewing lesson has full step by step instructions for making a corded pillow.
Embellished Pillow Front
A great way to use applique or machine embroidery, with corded pintucks to frame the details on any pillow front.
Make Corded Pintucks
Simple directions to make corded pintucks. Learn how here.
Silk Flowers, Ruffles & Zipper Pillow
Here's a pillow that will add bright colors in a subdued, elegant way! Full, free directions for a zipper back are included.
Flanged Pillows
Have you ever had just enough fabric for a pillow front? Using these directions, you can make any size flanged pillow cover. Use the expensive designer fabric for the front and an economical, complimentary choice for the back.
Sew News Magazine - Retail Details
Add extra-large grommets to three projects.
Sew News Magazine - Stem-Wear
Keep partygoers' drinks identified and protect your tabletop at the same time with these clever stemware slip-ons.
Sew News Magazine - Home Dec
Be an artist and stamp leaf designs on fabric.
Kitchen Curtains
Full instructions and photos for the curtains in my kitchen.
Beach Towel Pillow All In One
Keep the sand in one place and have a handy pillow for the car. Add to a plain beach towel from your scrap bin.
Sewing Flat Trims And Braids
Tips, tricks and techniques for sewing flat trims and braid on home decorating and clothing items.
Basketball Pillow
Full directions and pattern to make a decorative pillow or toy.
Corded pillow Sewing Lesson
The new sewing lesson has full step by step instructions for making a corded pillow.
Covering Cording and Piping
Tips and tricks for you to create your own cording and piping for home decorating and clothing uses.
Crib Dust Ruffle
Full on-line directions to make a crib ruffle and create extra storage under the crib.
Draft Stoppers
Full on line directions for making your own draft dodgers.
Duvet Covers
Full on line directions for sewing your own duvet covers.
Envelope-Back Pillows
Complete instructions for making slip covers for your throw pillows.
Flanged Pillow Shams
On line directions for all pillow sizes.
Foot Ball Pillows
Full directions and an free online pattern.
Halloween And Thanksgiving Pumpkin Decoration
Free pattern and full directions to create a stuffed fabric pumpkin that will last for years.
Kitchen Curtains
My kitchen is almost done. Full instructions and photos for the curtains in my kitchen.
Making Patio Cushions - Part One
Directions and diagrams to calculate how much fabric, lay out and zippers, to make your own covered foam cushions.
Making Patio Cushions - Part Two
Assembly directions for making your own patio cushions.
Pleated Dust Ruffle
Full on line directions for making a pleated dust ruffle.
Potpourri Pie
Free pattern and full directions to create a pie from muslin and potpourri. A great hostess gift.
Ruffled Pillows
Here's a way to make fancy slip covers for your throw pillows.
Stay Put Picnic Tablecloth and Bench Covers
Full on-line directions to make your own wind resistant picnic accessories.
Fabric Tissue Box Covers!
Free directions for any size tissue box. A great "Get Well" gift and a useful home accent item.
Tooth Fairy Pillow
Full on-line directions and pattern to make your own tooth shaped pillow.
Dog Bone Neck Pillow
Free on line pattern and directions for a pillow designed for neck comfort.
Valentine's Fabric Heart Pillow
Free pattern and full directions to make a novel Valentines pillow and show them you care.
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