Stockings abound in stores now, some pretty, some plain, but none will have your loved ones name on it. Wendi, of Shiny Happy World, has you covered with her latest free project. She explains,
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Tutorial: Fiesta potholder
Happy vibes surround these two potholders made by Lisa and Sarah, of A Spoonful of Sugar. Using fabric from a retro 30’s line was a brilliant move. Thinking these would make great gifts, they generously share how to make … Read More ...
Snowflake Quilt Along
If you join the Snowflake Quilt Along, you can snuggle under your own version of this modern quilted throw this winter. Maker, Faith, of Fresh Lemons, shares instructions for how to make it, while a guest at Bernina’s We … Read More ...
Oh Crap, I lost my needle!
Ever wonder why so many DIYers show us tutes on needle keepers and pin cushions? Simple. We lose them mid-project. I cannot recall the last time it happened to me. Kidding. Truth is, I lost a needle Saturday after I … Read More ...
Inspired jumbo pillow + tute
Using a fabric motif to advantage, Sachiko, of Tea Rose Home, created this tiny treasure. A pillow, measuring only 2″ x 2″, it’s small by normal standards, but since it sits in her miniature sewing room, she refers to it … Read More ...
Handmade for handheld device | DIY
With five items most sewists will have at home, Lena, of Creative Instincts, shows on her blog how to sew up a Smartphone cover in ten minutes. Both fast and easy, her secret is to start out with small strips … Read More ...
DIY: Geometric quilt for wall or bed
This stunning quilt (top) came about after Jeran McConnel of Oleander and Palm spied a geometric style rug from Anthropologie that spoke to her. As a statement piece for the home, I prefer her quilt. If you like it too, … Read More ...
Tutorial: Hand tied baby quilt
Nothing warms the heart more than sewing a blanket to welcome the birth of a baby. Chris, of Made By ChrissieD, has had great success with this snuggly, aka a quilt. And lucky for us, she’s whipped up a tutorial … Read More ...
8 Christmas Snowman Quilt Patterns
Snowman are an iconic figure for all things Winter and Christmas. They embody the spirit of the season with their friendly smile, button nose, and carrot stick arms. Snowmen have captured the hearts of people for generations, with their innocent … Read More ...
Tutorial: Design board for blocks
Typical design boards for quilters cover a hefty part of a wall. But Margie, at Nannycraft4u, discovered the advantages of small while working on her Farmer’s Wife quilt blocks. With a 12″ x 12″ board she says it’s a breeze … Read More ...
Feathers mini quilt tutorial
Sedef, of Down Grapevine Lane, made a mini quilt that features feathers against a charcoal ground. As wall decor, it’s pretty and sophisticated. I enjoyed reading how she came up with her idea for this project. It involves a … Read More ...
Make a rug with old jeans
Ama of Ohoh made this rug for one of her kid’s rooms. How cool is that? Very. In her tutorial, she makes a trapezoid template, then places it on a jeans leg and cuts it out. After making enough cuts, … Read More ...
Freebie: Halloween Mug Rug pattern + tute
Sheryl Hastings from Sher’s Creative Space did a guest post at Sew So Easy as part of the “Mug Rug of the Month” series. It’s October, so Halloween is the perfect theme. The pattern is aptly named “Hiding in the … Read More ...
Inspired to quilt by abstract art
Quilters do love magazines devoted to their craft (I heart GenQ, for example), but experienced quilters will tell you it’s important to also look outside traditional sources for inspiration. In recent years, many have used the ubiquitous paint chip … Read More ...
Make a modern Fence Rail quilt
New sewists, this one’s for you. Kelly, at Adventures of a Hobbyist, is making her first quilt, and hopes you’ll join the fun. First the top. She’s keeping the construction easy, smartly choosing a non-fussy quilt block design, the Rail … Read More ...