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If you’ve admired Pottery Barn’s sherpa pumpkin pillows but didn’t like the price, you’ll love these DIY pumpkin pillows. In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to create these fall accents in minutes using a few pieces of fabric, yarn, and stuffing. Project Overview I’ve been wanting to try this…
I’m all about decorating with adorable bunnies and carrots when spring rolls around. These fabric carrots make the cutest “bunny bait” and don’t require a sewing machine. Plus, I’m offering a free pattern to create these simple spring decorations. Watch on YouTube The latest on Youtube: How to Make Fabric…
How would you like to achieve a high-end Williams Sonoma or Pottery Barn look for a fraction of the price? Try making these easy flour sack dish towels for a touch of DIY farmhouse decor in your home. Special thanks to DecoArt for providing the Fabric Painting Medium used in…
Are you looking for the perfect tote to cart around your goods this summer? Why not make your own custom bag that you can wash and wear over and over again? I’ll show you exactly how to sew a tote bag with this free easy pattern. It’s simpler than you…
If you’ve followed me for any period of time, you know I have twin boys who are the apples of my eyes. As they prepared to enter Kindergarten, I decided it was time to share a post on how to sew an easy tooth fairy pillow. For all the parents…
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Most DIY rice and lavender heating pads come as big squares of fabric, which is great if you have upper back pain. However, they don’t address isolated areas of the body, such as shoulders, hands and feet. I’m sharing a tutorial on how to make a rice heating pad with…
Are you looking to “up your game” when it comes to hostess gifts for the holidays? Try this easy wine bag sewing pattern that uses drop cloth fabric and stamps. Best of all, the materials you need won’t break the bank! As an added bonus, I’m offering FREE printable gift…
Today, I’m sharing a tutorial on one of my favorite projects — how to make a DIY table runner with a farmhouse style. When we bought our rustic dining room table, it looked very empty sitting beneath the chandelier. I decided I needed just the right table runner, but I…
