What could be more festive for spring than bright and cheery Easter baskets filled with plenty of goodies? Today I’m sharing a deceptively simple pattern for fabric Easter baskets that requires minimal supplies and only very basic sewing skills. When you see how truly easy it is to make and Easter basket with this pattern,…
Sewing for the Home
DIY Ribbon-Trimmed Table Runner
Hey PS Readers! It’s Megan from The Homes I Have Made, back with another tutorial for you to help you get ready for Spring entertaining. This time around, I’m showing you how to make this simple table runner that will bring layers, color and texture to your holiday tables, not just for Spring, but year-round…
Fabric Easter Eggs (Free Pattern!)
Wanting to craft some Easter eggs that will stand the test of time? Stitch together a few of these sweet fabric Easter egg softies! This is the perfect Easter craft to use for Easter decorations, but these eggs would be darling tucked inside Easter baskets, too. And by using any combination of fabrics and trims,…
Hand-Stitched Felt Heart Sachets
These felt heart sachets are stitched completely by hand, and they are a great project to try your hand at basic hand embroidery. Why not surprise someone special with a handmade valentine craft that smells as nice as it looks? Read on for the free pattern and full how-to. Amy @ Positively SplendidHaving grown up…
Heart Pocket Pillows & Treat Bags (Two Projects, One Pattern!)
With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, now is the time to round up some fun craft ideas for the day of love and get to work. Today’s free sewing pattern will enable you to make two fun valentine projects: a heart pocket pillow and a heart-shaped treat bag. Either one is sure to be…
Classic Cuffed Christmas Stocking Pattern
Add style to your holiday decor this year by creating custom Christmas stockings with my Classic Cuffed Christmas Stocking pattern. Using your favorite fabrics, a full set of these Christmas stockings can easily be completed in a weekend or less. Let me show you how! I shared last week about this year’s Christmas mantel display,…
Plaid Ruffle Pillow (Swell Noël #11)
Today’s Swell Noël post features a darling pillow idea from the ever-talented Bev of Flamingo Toes. New to the series? Catch up on all of the projects from the series by visiting the photo guide of all of the ideas shared by the talented Swell Noël contributors, and follow along as things happen on Twitter, Facebook, Google+, Pinterest…
Spiderweb Pillow Tutorial
I am the type of person who tends to fall in love with a particular supply and then stick with it over and over again. Case in point: these fun felt spiderwebs that I picked up at the dollar store. You might remember that I used them in my Halloween mantel. I loved the whimsical…
Luggage Tag Labels
If you’re looking for ways to tame the clutter before the holiday craziness ensues, Megan from The Homes I Have Made is here today with a terrific tutorial and some fantastic printables. Take it away, Megan! *** Happy Fall, PS Readers! I am really excited to be back with another fun tutorial…this time, we are…
Sewing Room/Home Office Reveal
Welcome to my brand-new creative space, a room that is honestly a dream come true for me! Until a couple of months ago, I never thought our small home had enough free space to dedicate a room entirely to my creative endeavors. Last year, one sweet baby boy gave us the best reason imaginable to convert…