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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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,…
Easy Pumpkin Quilt Block Pattern: FREE Tutorial
Have fun making these pumpkin quilt blocks using only four fabrics. Line four or five in a row to make a fall table runner, or make many to make a…
How to Make Fabric Easter Bunny Treat Bags: Quick and Easy
Learn how to make a fabric Easter bunny treat bag with our quick and easy tutorial. No pattern is needed! I'll show you how to make these adorable treat bags…
How to Make Fabric Carrots: DIY Sewing Tutorial
Learn how to make fabric carrots with our step-by-step tutorial! This is a quick and easy project, perfect for beginners. And, for those of us with a lot of leftover…
How to Make a Tea Cozy: Sewing Pattern Tutorial
Teapots come in different sizes. Patterns aren't necessarily made for your size of teapot! Learn how to make your own tea cozy pattern to fit your teapot with our step-by-step…
How to Make Pom Poms with Yarn – 8 Different Ways
No matter how you spell pom poms (pom-poms, or pompoms), they are all adorable fluffy balls of yarn that are used for embellishing clothing, accessories, and home dec projects. In…
How to Make Gift Box Ornaments
Why not have gifts on and under your tree this year with these adorable gift box ornaments? Learn how to make gift box ornaments with our step-by-step instructions. All you…