Hand embroidery isn’t just for Jane Austen movies anymore. The art of tracing out designs with hand stitches has been making a comeback among those who grew up…
One of the fabrics getting a ton of attention at this year’s Spring Quilt Market (a major fabric industry trade show) was Double Gauze. Most of us recognize…
The Downton Abbey television series has been quite a phenomenon – an instant hit with a loyal following who early await each new adventure of the upstairs and…
One project can turn out an unlimited number of ways, depending on the choices you make with fabrics, trims, and notions. That’s the fun behind our ongoing Re-imagine…
Since early this year, we’ve been having fun playing with several of the exclusive new fabric collections from Hawthorne Threads. Owners, Charlie and Lindsay Prezzano took the leap…
In the past, there have been entire accessory systems to achieve this unique embellishment technique, sometimes referred to “yarn embroidery.” Now, with the Janome Free Motion Couching Foot…
It’s America’s birthday tomorrow! We’re wearing party hats, eating hot dogs, and watching fireworks. What are you doing? Whatever it is, we hope you’ll be surrounded by friends…
Make the most of your outdoor living opportunities with a super tote designed for the ultimate summer excursion: the picnic! You simply cannot let the season slip away without…
Ruffles. Bet you can’t use them just once. If you love ruffles like we do, you need to know about an accessory that makes ruffling and pleating easier,…
Commemorate Dad’s day with a set of cool plaid pillows, featuring appliqués that celebrate his family, his interests, or simply his name. We used a very classic red…
Sew4Home Creative Director, Alicia Thommas was pondering a pillow one day, as she is often known to do, when a thought struck her. “This poor little pillow’s so…
A great scarf can elevate an outfit from drab to dynamic in an instant. However, really nice scarves don’t come cheap at the department store or boutique. Here’s…
Today is the first article in our Sew It Up 4 Summer series: new and classic projects that are quick to create and a perfect choice for summer…
We’re always thinking about new ways to use all the great decorative stitches available on our Janome machines. This pillow features them in a unique way that makes…
In Ancient Egypt, pillows were a sign of wealth and prestige and were often used to carry ornamental items, such as precious jewels. The amount of money a…
Sew4Home lives in Coffee Land. The beautiful Pacific Northwest is home to Starbucks® , Seattle’s Best® and Peet’s Coffee & Tea®. We’re never more than five steps from…
Sometimes our aprons are frilly, fun, and pretty enough to work as an “outfit-topper-offer.” Today we have a hard-working, full-coverage apron built to get the job done. Best…
We did quite a bit of searching to find out where/how prairie points got their name. In doing this, we discovered quite a bit about prairie dogs, the…
So nice, we made them twice. Not just as two sample options, but as two coordinated pouches designed to clip together. Take one or take both. Turn them…
Things that are six sided: snow crystals, the cells of a honeycomb, the Tam Tam (a six-sided matzo cracker) and this delightful star-shaped pillow. Completely proving 1) not…
Wasn’t Mom always the one reminding you to get things done early? Work before play and all that? So, it’s probably our own dang fault if we’ve waited…
A cheater quilt is one in which the quilt top is pre-printed with a patchwork design, allowing you to skip the piecing. Instead, simply layer front, batting and…
A lightweight, string style backpack is the perfect storage solution for all those outdoor activities ahead. It’s compact and easy to carry but can really hold a lot.…
This drop-waist apron with its jaunty suspender clips is a S4H classic that’s generated hundreds of downloads since it first debuted. We’re featuring a second look at it…
One of the great things about the sewing and quilting community is just that: community. The connections we make with others who love to create are always inspirational…
It’s the classic special touch: adding a little something on top. For instance, pie is great. Pie with whipped cream is awesome. A beautiful blend of fabrics in…
Beads are a wonderful embellishment. They add dimension and texture and color in one fell swoop. But my-oh-my, putting them on can be a struggle and a half.…
Each year, Janome comes out with a special limited edition sewing machine model with your favorite features, tons of great decorative stitches, and in a cool color combo…
Sitting pretty. That’s what you’ll be when you complete this lovely vanity chair pad. We took a simple center-tufted cushion design, then added deep double ruffles and long…
This happens. You’re minding your own business, browsing with a particular project in mind, when a completely surprising fabric grabs your hand and yanks you over to the…
Table linens are a great way to get started into the world of heirloom stitching, and a placemat (or two or four or more) is a nice, smallish…
Growing up in the Pacific Northwest, one thing you learn right away is that you can’t let a little rain stop you. If fact, you can’t even let…
Two rows of dimensional ribbons front and back give this sleek clutch its elegant style. These gorgeous Jacquard ribbons are the newest from Amy Butler, part of her…
From me to you! The best gifts are the ones with an extra helping of handmade love. This top-five list was the hardest to put together because there…
For babies and toddlers, is there anything better than fun and games? From peek-a-boo to picture books to paints, the world’s their playground and your job is to…
No one’s life is truly complete until he/she has been nailed with mashed carrots traveling at approximately 90mph, or found him/herself with an undeniable craving for cup of…
Even though they may not be able to get around without a bit of parental assistance, babies and toddlers are always on the go. These little perpetual-motion-machines love…
As we gear up for new tutorials, it seemed like a great time to bundle up some of our most-loved projects for the cutie pie babies and toddlers…
We’re still playing with poms here at Sew4Home. After reviewing the Clover Pom Pom Makers from Fabric Depot, and creating our pretty seasonal pom pom wreath, we couldn’t…
Located in upstate New York, Hawthorne Threads has become a favorite online destination for quilters, sewers, and anybody else who’s crazy about high quality fabrics. We’re excited to…
Tall, thin and elegant, this bag could be a runway model. Or maybe at least be carried by one of those long-legged beauties. Soft faux leather with a…