DIY Tree Skirts (and Alternatives) for Everyone!
Many of the functional Christmas tree (or Hanukkah bush) stands I've tried over the years do a great job of supporting the tree. But it's hard to find one that...
Occasions
When you have a special occasion to celebrate, something you make by hand adds a personal, festive touch. Do you go all out decorating and making gifts for your favorite holidays? Or special keepsakes for important life events?
Whatever or however you celebrate, find ideas and inspiration here. Make each occasion memorable for friends and family with decorations and gifts that you make with your own hands.
DIY Christmas Ideas
DIY Christmas
How to Make Sashiko Ornaments
Making Sashiko ornaments is a great way to see what the slow-stitch movement is all about. It's slow stitch, to be sure, but the projects are so small you can...
How to Make an EPP Moravian Star Ornament
EPP Moravian Star Ornaments made with Diamonds are an adaptation of an 1830's geometry lesson. The first known star, made in a German boys' school had 110 points! This version...
DIY Halloween
DIY Halloween
Make a Crazy Quilted Pumpkin
When asked to “decorate an art pumpkin” for a local arts alliance exhibit, what’s a fiber artist to do? Add the personal challenge of using materials already in my studio....
Fabric Trick or Treat Bowl
This Fabric Trick or Treat Bowl is fun to make from clothesline and fabric strips. I joined the coils with a simple zigzag stitch on my sewing machine. My open...
How to Make a Dog Bandana
I love my dog bandanas! My owner and a I walk every day and people always make comments about my holiday and seasonal bandanas! Here is how to make a...
More Occasions
How to Make a Trick or Treat Bag
There are SO many fun things to make for Halloween!!! Why not make a special Halloween bag that makes it clear whose treats are whose! The plastic pumpkins are cute…
Zippered Pouch Tutorial with Flat Bottom
I can't seem to have enough zippered pouches for all of the little things I want to keep organized! From my cosmetics to embroidery projects and English paper piecing, zippered…
Make a Patriotic Placemat
Be festive this Fourth of July with Patriotic Placemats for your party! Quick and easy quilting project using scraps of fabric - or buy a few fat quarters. This quilted…
How to Make Fabric Bowl Covers
Fabric bowl covers help keep pesky bugs and debris off of your food. An easy sewing project that makes it easy to get to the delicious food, but also makes…
How to Make a Card Holder Wallet
Make your own card holder wallet to keep just a few cards handy in your pocket, backpack or purse. Perfect for slipping in your license and a credit card so…
How to Make a Wonky Star Pillow Cover
Pillow covers are perfect home dec projects that easily refresh your decor by season and for holidays. Learn how to make a Wonky Star Pillow Cover to celebrate the Fourth…
How to Make a Mug Cozy
Keep your hot beverage warm longer with a simple to make mug cozy. A perfect sewing project for beginners -- a quick and easy sewing project for a small gift.…
DIY Shoe Bag
Shoe bags are perfect for travel, keeping dirty shoes away from your clean clothes. DIY shoe bag is a simple sewing project, making a drawstring bag the size to fit…