Cleaning out your closets? Perhaps they could also use a little freshening up with a sweet smelling sachet or two. Ours are filled with epsom salts scented with essential oil. Fast, easy, and very economical.
It’s a cute banner AND a secret learn-to-spell game. Each pennant has a front and back so you can put a different letter on either side. Easy to string and re-string; make lots and spell out a new word every day.
Small pieced strips of colorful cotton plus wavy, free motion stitching give these cute coasters the look of a tiny quilt. There’s an edgestitched frame around each coaster that acts as the pivot point for the vertical wavy lines.
Gather up your favorite bits of fabric and trim, leftover buttons or beads, and sheets of craft felt. Then get ready to fire up your imagination for some ornament fun. A fantastic project to introduce kids to hand sewing.
Learn this simple yet elegant napkin fold. Fill the cornucopia with fresh flowers or greens; a small gift; candy, nuts, and fruits; or whatever strikes your fancy. It’s a lovely way to finish your holiday table setting.
In soft linen accented with gorgeous ribbons, our pretty favor bags are clean and simple, but with a personal touch and subtle elegance. Easy to make and designed for “assembly line” cutting and construction.
Handmade wines, oils, and vinegars are such popular gifts! They deserve their own beautiful carrying cases! Our tall gift bags are lightly padded with fleece and foam to protect the bottle on its way from your kitchen to theirs.
These cute round storage baskets have three types of interfacing to help them hold their slightly soft shape. Mix basic burlap with pretty cotton for a unique decorator style. The lining is fussy cut so they’re pretty inside and out.
Store, organize, and carry. These jumbo fabric baskets are big on size and style – a fashionable way to store and stash your stuff. An inner lining of fusible foam stabilizes them so they keep their tall, round shape.
Tissue boxes are much prettier these days, but still may not be right for your décor. Personalize the look with your own cover, featuring our pop-from-the-top grommet! The free pattern download fits a standard square-style box.
Add a little sparkle with metallic cottons. This is a fast and fun project that would be great for someone new to sewing. The waistband and ties are surprisingly easy to make, but give the apron a very professional look.
Our innovative Outdoor Shade Panel is a flexible solution for patios and porches that sometimes battle the sun. The center screen filters in light while blocking out the worst of the blinding rays – without destroying your view.
Fresh blooms from your favorite flowers are always an inspiration. Celebrate by creating your own custom flower to wear on a jacket, in your hair, or pinned to a bag. Go bold and showy or soft and subtle – just like nature itself.
Bring some beauty into the backyard with our cheery chair cushions complete with brightly colored poms on the ties that bounce in the warm breeze. The cushions are one-piece, folding at the center to form the back + seat.
Pick a bold fabric to match your décor. Our basket set perfectly nests together. Just the right size for magazine and books, they would also be excellent for knitting yarns. Or, use them to hold an extra-special housewarming gift.
Stripes are one of those universal motifs. We turned and seamed them in clever ways to create a unique effect. Our “spun stripes” allow simple triangles and squares to morph into pillow tops that seem almost three-dimensional.
Using your sewing machine to join paper and fabric is surprisingly easy. If you’ve never tried it yourself, this is a great first project: not too complicated, yet still a very pretty way to send a special Valentine greeting.
The technique is just as the name implies: the vast majority of the project, both sewing and embroidery, is done within an embroidery hoop. The elegant result is similar in rich color and complexity to a fine Jacquard ribbon.
Transform a plain chair with a cover of softness and warmth. Our faux fur + suede throw is cut to resemble the natural, hourglass shape of an animal pelt. We spotted a similar option online from a top home décor retailer!
These tall wine bags mix the rustic feel of burlap with smooth cotton and velvet or wire-edged ribbon. By cutting the heart appliqué from the same burlap as the main bag panels, it creates the look of a window on the front accent band.
Tuck a letter to Santa in one pocket, a special treat for him in the other. Then, leave the pillow out overnight and check in the morning to see what Santa has returned. Perhaps a letter back and another special treat!
The mug rug is a mini placemat with just the right amount of room for a mug and a few little treats. Ours features pretty patchwork on one side with custom embroidery (a free download) on the opposite side’s pocket and napkin.
In today’s plugged-in-turned-on digital world, writing something down may seem old school. But if you have a handmade fabric folder to keep your pad, pen, and a few extras; low-tech becomes a very lovely option.
A happy tabletop centerpiece has the potential to become a best-loved holiday tradition. Make one for yourself plus more for friends and family. We used a Layer Cake with bright poms in a coordinating color.
With wonky piecework and a rustic feel, these sachets are all about the random. Hand stitched accents and a bow-tied-button make each unique and personalized. Use your favorite little scraps for a fast and easy gift.
Spooky Season is right around the corner. Cast a spell over the little trick-or-treaters with this fashionable Halloween apron. With an empire waist, double layer skirt, and pretty piped pocket, it has a certain haunting charm.
Insulated with thermal batting to help keep food warm or cold. Plenty of interior pockets – all in easy-care PUL. And the top inset zipper provides a secure closure so even if the tote tips, your picnic doesn’t spill.
Get step-by-step instructions for this stunning weave, which is actually easy to create. Our sample uses three ribbons in a neutral palette with a simple muslin backing – a lovely, muted background that allows the rings to shine.
Wreaths are always a popular decorating accent, whether for a special holiday or to brighten up every day. Our 16″ diameter design uses coordinated colors of yarn pom poms along with mini pom trim and some scrap fabric for the hanger.
A top zipper with end tabs is one of the easiest zipper installations you can do. This small, medium and large set of posh little pouches combines a luscious, jewel tone satin with a sturdy canvas. Cuts provided for all 3 sizes.
Make Baby’s First Holiday special with an adorable baby quilt and matching bib. We used traditional 9-patch blocks, but stretched four of the squares within each block into rectangles, resulting in the look of a little wrapped present.
One of the fastest holiday makeovers is a tablecloth. Just three steps: cut, hem, set the table. So fast, why not create a set?! Use a thick, rich drapery or upholstery weight for the underlay – a gorgeous sheer for the overlay.
Need something fun to wear trick-or-treating with the kids or to answer the door for the ghosts and ghouls? This apron is a perfect choice. It’s made from pre-cuts, and with the faux front lacing, you’ll be both spooky and stylish.