Looking for rustic, nature-inspired holiday decor? Craft some Christmas stockings out of burlap or canvas. A chalkboard patch on the front of the stocking adds even more charm.
Fair warning: This ultra-easy, old-school sewing project will change the way you think about leftover fabric (and quilting) forever. Once you get the hang of the technique, you can turn anything into pro-level, utterly modern art.
Do your kids love to put on puppet shows? Encourage those precious performances with an easy-sew, space-saving theater that can be hung in a doorway with inexpensive tension rods.
Business partners and quilting collaborators, this family shares a real love for quilting. Meet the mother and son team of Sharon and Jason Yenter and see their very different approaches to quiltmaking.
Edmond shows us that installing a zipper can be super simple! When creating your own pillow cushions, it's a smart idea to add a zipper - that way when it gets dirty you can throw it in the wash. Something you won't regret if you have kids!
Don't forget your furry best friend when making handmade gifts for the holidays. With just basic sewing skills, you can whip up a catnip-filled stocking-shaped toy as a surprise for your favorite kitty.
Finding just the right curtains can be tough and having them custom-made is expensive — but with basic sewing skills, you can make these beautiful, lined and pleated drapes in any fabric and get the custom look for less.
Make a sustainable change by crafting your own reusable produce bags to bring to the grocery store or farmer’s market. This is an easy sewing project, perfect for DIY beginners who are just learning how to use a sewing machine.
Give new life to a tired quilt that's stored away in a linen closet, attic or trunk by making it into Christmas stockings for your family. These stockings will certainly become heirlooms that will be treasured for many holidays to come.
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