Today’s post is sponsored by Plaid with the Blueprint Social. All opinions are entirely my own. Add some functional style to your sewing space with a new sewing organizer crafted from a glass canister. This is the perfect place to stash spools of thread and other sewing notions, and the handy pincushion can be easily…
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Appliqued Fall Leaf Pillow
Bring a touch of fall into your home with an appliqued fall leaf pillow. Created simply with fabric scraps and a few basic supplies, this is an afternoon sewing project that can be tailored to any color scheme. Let me show you how easily it comes together. Amy @ Positively SplendidHaving grown up in a…
Color Block Candy Corn Pillow (PDF Tutorial)
Although it’s still well over 100 degrees here in central Texas (boo!), once September comes around, I know it’s time to start thinking about pulling out my fall decorations. These color block candy corn pillow covers are an easy sewing project suitable even for beginning sewists, and the candy corn colors of orange, white and…
Back-to-School Outfits
With back-to-school time here, I decided to go the handmade route instead of buying all of my daughter’s outfits for school this year. This was the first time for me to sit down at my machine since moving into our new home, and it was so gratifying to make three outfits for her that she…
Tiered Vintage Plate Sewing Organizer
Something about the back-to-school season leaves me with an organizing itch, and this year my mind is set on getting my new creative space in tip-top shape. Today’s easy craft idea is one that turns a stack of eclectic vintage plates into a lovely tiered stand perfect for organizing everything from buttons and pins to…
Jo-Ann August Creative Influencer + FREE Study PillowPattern
I am so excited to be able to spill the beans today about something something I’ve been dying to tell y’all about for months! Jo-Ann (my creative home away from home) is featuring me as their Creative Influencer of the Month for August! As I look at the list of the previous creative influencers for…
The Cottage Mama Pattern Tour – Georgia Vintage Dress
Among my immensely talented blogging friends, Lindsay from The Cottage Home and The Cottage Mama Sewing Patterns is particularly near to my heart. She and I started blogging almost precisely at the same time. We both have incredibly talented mamas who have gifted us with a profound love of creating things with our own hands….
Sea Turtle Softie Pattern and Tutorial
Believe it or not, it is incredibly easy to make your own plush toys. Regardless of whether you call them stuffed animals or softies, with just a few fabric scraps and a minimal investment of time, you can sew a special gift for a child in your life that is sure to become a new…
See-Through Zipper Pouches
If you are on the prowl for a way to keep purses, backpacks and more nice and organized, you won’t want to miss today’s sewing tutorial from PS contributor Megan. These see-through zipper pouches are a great organization project that can be used for any number of purposes, and you’ll be shocked when you see…
DIY Pattern Weights
This post is brought to you by Michaels. // Earlier this week, I shared about 7 of my favorite time-saving sewing tips and tricks, which included at the number 1 spot the recommendation to use pattern weights instead of pins when cutting out sewing projects. These truly are a sewist’s best friend when it comes…