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Fabric Yo-Yo Pumpkins

September 14, 2022 By Amy @ Positively Splendid

Fabric Yo-Yo Pumpkins

Turn small amounts of fabric into adorable fabric pumpkins with my easy tutorial for Fabric Yo-Yo Pumpkins! This how-to guide includes everything you need to create these yo-yo pumpkins, including free templates for pumpkins of two different sizes, and step-by-step photos to guide you through all of the steps. This is a fall craft project…

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Filed Under: Easy Sewing Projects, Fall, Free Patterns, Halloween, Hand Sewing, Positively Handmade, Positively Seasons, Sewing, Tutorials Tagged With: Fall, Free Patterns, Halloween, Sewing, Tutorials

Fabric Yo-Yo Wreath

September 1, 2022 By Amy @ Positively Splendid

Fabric Yo Yo Wreath Tutorial

Fabric yo-yos are one of those easy little crafts that are so perfect for so many different projects! I love that they are so easy and perfect to make with fabric scraps. This Fabric Yo-Yo Wreath is a great way to put those yo-yos to good use. By using fabrics in any color scheme and…

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Filed Under: Crafts, Hand Sewing, Home Decor Crafts, Positively Handmade, Sewing, Tutorials, Wreaths Tagged With: Crafts, Wreaths, Yo-Yos

Fabric Yo Yo Christmas Tree

December 12, 2018 By Amy @ Positively Splendid

Fabric Yoyo Christmas Tree

Fabric yo yo’s are such a wonderful scrap-busting project. I love to make them for all sorts of cute craft projects! Today, I’m sharing an adorable Christmas craft idea made with fabric yo yo’s. This adorable fabric yo yo Christmas tree is a snap to make with my printable templates, and these are such a…

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Filed Under: Christmas, Christmas, Crafts, Easy Sewing Projects, Free Patterns, Hand Sewing, Holiday Crafts, Positively Handmade, Positively Seasons, Sewing, Sewn Gifts, Tutorials Tagged With: Christmas, Crafts, Sewing, Tutorials

Fall Leaf Embroidery Hoop Art

September 19, 2018 By Amy @ Positively Splendid

Fall is certainly my very favorite time of year, and I am always on the lookout for easy DIY fall decor projects to add a touch of the season to my home. Today, I’m sharing a super easy fall decor craft project that requires just a few basic supplies and only a half hour or…

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Filed Under: Crafts, DIY Home Decor Projects, Easy Sewing Projects, Fall, Hand Sewing, Home Decor Crafts, Home Decor Crafts, Positively Handmade, Positively Home & Garden, Positively Seasons, Quick and Easy Crafts, Sewing, Sewing for the Home, Tutorials Tagged With: Crafts, Fall

Yo-Yo Embellished Straw Clutch

April 30, 2018 By Amy @ Positively Splendid

Fabric Yo Yo Straw Clutch

Learn how to embellish a straw clutch with easy DIY fabric yo-yo’s for this simple handmade accessory idea. This is a great way to use fabric scraps to create a unique clutch handbag to carry! I love to have a small clutch handbag to carry along on date nights with my husband or girls’ nights….

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Filed Under: Crafts, Gift Ideas, Hand Sewing, Positively Handmade, Quick and Easy Crafts, Sewing, Tutorials, Wearable Crafts Tagged With: Crafts, Tutorials

How to Sew Openings Closed by Hand with a Ladder Stitch

March 1, 2018 By Amy @ Positively Splendid

Ladder Stitch Tutorial (How to sew openings on pillows and other project closed by hand!)

A ladder stitch is the very best way to sew openings closed by hand! Learn how to hand sew a ladder stitch with this step-by-step photo guide. If you ever have wanted to make a pillow but have been intimidated by the hand stitching involved, today’s tutorial for how sew a ladder stitch (sometimes called…

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Filed Under: Hand Sewing, Sewing, Sewing Techniques, Tutorials Tagged With: Crafts, DIY, Hand Sewing, Hand Stitching, Pillows, Sewing, Stitching, Tutorials

Fabric Yo-Yo Tutorial with Free Printable Templates

February 21, 2018 By Amy @ Positively Splendid

How to Make an Easy Fabric Yo-Yo

This easy fabric yo-yo tutorial is a great way to use up fabric scraps. Templates to make three different fabric yo-yo sizes and full step-by-step instructions included! As you might imagine, I have accumulated quite a stash of fabric scraps over the years. Today I’m sharing one of my favorite ways to put those scraps…

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Filed Under: Crafts, Free Patterns, Hand Sewing, Positively Handmade, Quick and Easy Crafts, Sewing, Sewn Accessories, Tutorials Tagged With: Crafts, Sewing, Tutorials

Hedgehog Cross Stitch – Free Pattern!

February 1, 2018 By Amy @ Positively Splendid

Hedgehog Cross Stitch Pattern - Free Download

This easy hedgehog cross stitch pattern available for free download. A great cross stitch design for beginners or experienced stitchers! My daughter Charlotte is absolutely obsessed right now with hedgehogs! I designed this little hedgehog cross stitch pattern with her in mind. I love that this design is quick and easy even for beginners, and…

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Filed Under: Crafts, Cross Stitch, Free Patterns, Hand Sewing, Needlework, Positively Handmade, Sewing Tagged With: Cross Stitch, Free Patterns

Tee Pee Embroidery

December 14, 2017 By Amy @ Positively Splendid

Tee Pee Embroidery Design

Sometimes, the smallest projects can be the most satisfying! This tee pee embroidery design from Bucilla was so fun to make, and it only took just a few hours to complete from start to finish.  I’ve teamed up with Bucilla to share this fun idea with you today. All opinions are entirely my own. I’m…

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Filed Under: Crafts, Embroidery, Fiber Arts, Hand Sewing, Positively Handmade, Quick and Easy Crafts, Sewing Tagged With: Embroidery

Felt Snowflake Ornaments

July 26, 2017 By Amy @ Positively Splendid

Felt Snowflake Christmas Ornaments - Made easily with a kit from Bucilla!

It might be the dog days of summer, but it’s never too early to get a head start on holiday crafting! My daughter and I have been having some Christmas in July fun with my friends at Bucilla, creating some pretty felt snowflake ornaments together. Crafting like this is such a fun way to spend…

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Filed Under: Christmas, Crafts, Embroidery, Hand Sewing, Needlework, Positively Handmade, Positively Seasons, Sewing, Winter Tagged With: Christmas, Crafts, Embroidery

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