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How to Make Quilted Heart Ornaments Tutorial
I cut a heart out of an old quilt, sewed some buttons on it and then did a blanket stitch around the edge of the heart. It is a fun…
I Heart You! Make a Heart Pillow
Make a heart pillow and put it anywhere! I use it at Valentine's Day and all through the year just to remind family and friends that I love them.
How to Make A Ruana
A ruana is a heritage garment that is similar to ponchos worn in South American countries. It's easy to make and comfortable - no pattern needed!
Wise Men Outfits and Hat
It was fun making costumes for 3 Wise Men at a Christmas program. They wanted the costumes to be shiny and bright, they were with sequins, beads and trim!
How to Sew the Hong Kong Seam Finish: Free Tutorial
I wanted to step up my sewing game and have beautiful finishes on the inside, too. Took the little extra time to finish the edges with a Hong Kong finish.
How to Make a “No Sew” Double Fleece Blanket: So Easy!
I made this fleece blanket for my niece for a Christmas present, but it's a great gift anytime. Super easy - no sewing!
Retro Yarn Doll Christmas Ornaments: Quick & Easy
I make ornaments every year for the children in my life. These yarn ornaments are like the ones our mother made when we lived overseas growing up. Super easy!
How to Reupholster a Dining Chair
I reupholstered the seats of these free chairs to upcycle them. No sewing required, and simple tools are all that is required to customize this furniture.
How to Make Beaded Tassels: DIY Tutorial
Start with a basic tassel, add some peyote stitch seed beads as a cap, then add some more decorative beads for a custom beaded tassel.
How to Sew a Button
"I just need to sew on a button." That's easy for you to say. And easy for you to do by following a few simple steps. Sew 2 or 4-hole…
How to Make a Tassel: Easy DIY Craft Tutorial
It's easy to make custom tassels for your projects. Start by wrapping some yarn, string or thread around either a box or cardboard. Inexpensive embellishments!
Fabric Trick or Treat Bowl
This bowl was fun to make from clothesline and fabric strips with a simple zigzag stitch on my sewing machine. 1/2 yard each of three different cotton prints.
How to Make Double Fold Bias Tape: Binding Tutorial
I decided to make my own double fold bias tape out of matching fabric scraps. Careful measuring, cutting, and ironing are the keys to success.
Spotlight: Kathy Engholm, Glass Artist
Kathy works in fused glass using her own glass-on-glass screenprinting method. Each piece begins with her original photograph to produce each screen.
Spotlight: Carmen Aberasturi of Lemon Glaze Ceramics
My ceramic designs focus on a simple, natural beauty and a narrow color palette. I do throw small pots, the real joy is hand-building more organic pieces.
Ode to a Mammogram
I made this bra for Sew News Magazine's Breast Cancer Awareness Project. It won Viewers' Choice and now resides in the Women's Health Clinic in Detroit, MI.
EPP Scissor Sheaf
Hand embroidered scissor case with 1/4-inch English Paper Pieced hexagons. Cotton fabric, embroidery floss and decorative cording. Stitched by hand.
Spotlight: Rebecca Vick, Mixed Media Artist
My whimsical artwork is created using paper, ink, paint, gelatos, water colors, pencils, glue, markers, material - a mixture of mediums..