Reading with the children in your life is one of the best experiences you can give them. We wrote this special book as a free download and hope you enjoy the adventures of Benny, who loses his blanket but finds some special friends.
Slice, stitch, tie, give. Just a few steps to fast, festive, reusable gift wrap solutions in wool felt with cotton accents. Pretty bows and belts keep things wrapped up tight. We showcase three different sizes and styles.
Layers of double gauze give this tablecloth its lovely drape. The deep ruffles are made from two differently colored panels sewn together. We show you how, with some clever gathering, the ruffles can be attached with just one seam.
This would be a wonderful learn-to-sew project for kids! We show how to stitch right through our paper pattern pieces, making it simple to keep curves and angles spot-on, even around the sharp corners and tight curves.
We made these purrrfect little heart-shaped catnip mice out of leftover charm pack squares to keep kitties happy and entertained. For the best results, we recommend organic catnip and scraps of 100% cotton fabric.
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 super popular gifts. Don’t 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.
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.
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.
These tall wine bags mix the rustic feel of burlap with smooth cotton and a 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.
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.
These unique stockings are so eye-poppingly bright and fun, they’re sure to put a smile on Santa’s face when he lands at your house on Christmas Eve. We show samples in two different colors and patterns. Elves like variety!
It’s so sad when Frosty melts away, so we came up with a way to keep him safe year ‘round: a set of three round pillows. The fronts feature a snowman smile, buttons, and scarf. Flip over and they’re plain furry pillows to leave out longer.
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.
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.
This luxury fleece blanket has a thick, plush feel of unparalleled warmth. We added a velvet binding to keep the softness going to very edge. There’s also a secret corner pocket to stow a special card or tiny present.
Our plump little pillows have a pleated chiffon sash across the center to give the look of classic heart-shaped boxes of chocolates, but with zero calories! Hidden layers of batting and muslin keep our hearts smooth and round.
With its bright ribbons, rich red denim, and white piping, this bolster reminds us of a cozy Scandinavian sweater. Learn the steps for end-to-end button tufting. You’ll need a long needle and the ability to squish.
We took the idea of a traditional closet/drawer sachet and super-sized it. Make it as a simple pillow-like design for the drawer or add a ribbon loop to stash on a closet rod or hanger. We filled ours with aromatic cedar shavings.
I always seem to have a cabinet full of plain glass flower vases. This fast and easy project is a great way to dress up those vases with pretty fabric skirts, turning them from dust collectors into beautiful flower stem vessels.
He’s a long-lasting alternative to his candy kin. A sugar-free, huggable rabbit is a fun addition to any Easter basket. Plus, no more dilemma over whether to eat the ears or tail first! A super beginner-friendly stuffable!
Experts recommend layers when dressing for winter; we felt this advice should extend to winter table top dressing. Our holiday tablecloth set has two layers: a plain fringed underlay + a patterned overlay with poms as corner accents.
This large, lush tree skirt is over four feet square; grand enough for Christmas morning’s bounty of pretty packages. The pinwheel design is a patchwork classic, simple and sweet. For a bit of whimsy, add giant poms to each corner.
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