Beth N. shares this easy tutorial for upholstered headboards… Just the thing creates a focal point for any bedroom in the house! How to Raise Headboard Other than my son’s crib, all the beds in our house have one of these upholstered headboards. They’re easy to make and they have a high visual impact. Make[…]
Patchwork Kitchen Mat
Today Autum brings us another satisfying, easy project to add a little something extra to your kitchen. Enjoy! By making your own kitchen floor mat, you choose the size and colors, instead of being limited to what’s available in the stores. It’s quick and inexpensive, especially if you use fabric from your stash. I suggest[…]
Patchwork Kitchen Towels
Patchwork kitchen towels are super-easy. They add a pop of color to your cooking space and they make really nice gifts too. If you make one you’ll want to make more! You can go wild and coordinate these with your patchwork hot pads. Patchwork Kitchen Towels First off, find a very basic kitchen towel. Mine[…]
Slipcovers for Stools
Here is the great option for your stools. A stool is a great way to begin learning how to make slipcovers. Slipcovers for Stools Materials Requirement • Stool base• Wood to cover top of stool base• Foam to cover top of stool base• Batting• Staple gun• Muslin or other cheap, light, easy-to-sew fabric• Fabric To[…]
Fabric Bulletin Board
Supplies Required • 1 stretched artist’s canvas, any size (available at craft stores or online)• 1 piece of background fabric, cut to 2-3” wider than canvas on every side• 1 piece of lightweight batting, cut to same size as background fabric• Ribbon, ¼” to ½” wide (length depends on selected canvas size and preferred number[…]
How to Cut Out Curtains
This tutorial was created by Rachel. Hopefully you will enjoy her Cut Out Curtains tutorial below. This is a fun way to jazz up plain panel curtains. I’ve done a repetitive design, but you could also try a monogram or another simpler design. You will need Panel Curtains Sewing Machine with zigzag stitch Thread Colored[…]