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...
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 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: DIY Easy Sewing Tutorial
I love my dog bandanas! My owner and I walk every day. People always make comments about my holiday and seasonal bandanas! Here is how to make a dog bandana...
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Scrappy Heart Mug Rug Sewing Project: Easy Tutorial
Make this adorable heart mug rug to share your love - on Valentine's Day and every day! Use up some of your smaller scraps to piece the heart and batting…
Machine Trapunto Quilting Tutorial: Adding Texture
Trapunto is a technique that has been used for centuries. It is the art of adding padding to create a raised surface on fibers. You'll see this technique used in…
Scrappy Heart Quilt Block Pattern: Free Tutorial
Time to pull out that scrap basket and have fun making this quick and easy scrappy heart quilt block pattern just in time for Valentine's Day - or anytime you…
How to Make a Bunny Rabbit Quilt Block: Free Tutorial
This adorable bunny rabbit quilt block is super easy to make. Add personality when you add the eyes and nose with either appliqué, embroidery, or both! All you need are…
DIY Sugar Cookie Felt Christmas Tree Ornaments
These sugar cookies are calorie-free and fun to make! Use your Christmas cookie cutters to trace the shape onto white felt and use beads and other embellishments instead of sugar…
DIY Macrame Tree Ornament Tutorial: Quick and Easy
Looking for a super quick and easy tree ornament this year? This is the one for you! All you need is a few yards of macrame rope or yarn to…
How to Make a Cathedral Window Tree Ornament
Adorn your tree this year with a hand-sewn Cathedral Window tree ornament. Make them as gifts or use them to decorate packages this season. It's a perfect take-with-you hand sewing…
How to Make a French Braid Quilt: Free Tutorial
Are you looking for a quick and easy quilt pattern that only looks difficult? The French braid quilt pattern is the one for you! You can start with a jellyroll,…