If you’re stuck in a quilting rut, why not put your talents to good use on a slightly different kind of project? This Patchwork Turtle Softie from Swoodson Says has the look of a patchwork quilt, but no batting is required! This is a great way to use up your leftover fabric scraps—I personally think […]
T-shirt quilts have been popular for a while, but why stop there when there are so many other kinds of shirts to be upcycled? This Refashioned Shirt Quilt from Four Square Walls is made of men’s shirts! How many shirts has your husband gone through this year, whether due to a stain or a size […]
Have you ever heard of Sashiko embroidery? It’s a beautiful technique that allows you to create very detailed patterns quickly and painlessly. You can see an example on the pillow below—the patterns are usually made up of differently-sized dashes. This How to Do Sashiko Embroidery tutorial from Cashmerette will show you how to achieve the […]
One of the easiest and most popular ways to decorate your home for spring is to add a vase of fresh flowers to any room. However, while fresh flowers are gorgeous and smell amazing, the fact is that they just don’t live very long. They make for a nice treat every once in a while, […]
Have you ever seen a DIY project like this before? This Hidden Message Glow in the Dark Embroidery tutorial by Miss Make is a cute and creative way to decorate your walls or show someone you care! The idea is to embroider a fun pattern, but to then go back in with a glow-in-the-dark embroidery […]
If you’re a gal with a little more up top, you’ll know that a lot of the time those flimsy store-bought swimsuits just don’t offer enough support for us to wear. But of course those are the suits that tend to be cutest and least expensive—if you splash out (get it?) for a swimsuit that […]
We’ve all been there: excited to start a new sewing project, ready to begin, only to get tripped up by the crucial step of threading the needle. If your eyesight isn’t great (like mine!), even seeing the needle and its eye can present a problem to begin with, but they’re so tiny that even those […]
The boho trend is totally in for spring and summer—something about those bold colors and wanderlust-inspiring prints just make me want to hit a California beach! This Quilted Throw Pillow Tutorial from Miss Make is the perfect way to capture the essence of a spontaneous road trip and bring it to your living room or […]
Does your family usually get together for Easter? For me, it’s one of the only times that the whole family comes together to celebrate, the others being the standard Christmas and Thanksgiving. It’s usually a big event with a giant meal served in the early afternoon and all the little kids of the family running […]
Hippity, hoppity, Easter’s on its way! This Egg-finding Tote Bag from Sew Can She is an easy DIY tote bag that you can start now and finish long before Easter rolls around. Make one for each of your kids or grandkids before you set them loose hunting eggs on Easter Sunday—they’ll love scrambling to put […]
