Gimme an L! Gimme an A! Gimme an N! I won’t take the time to spell out Lanae Hale completely. But she does deserve a shout-out for this…
Early this summer, we presented a series of nine projects, using pre-cuts from Joanna Figueroa’s beautiful Fresh Cottons Collection by Fig Tree Quilts for Moda Fabrics. Her buttery…
This heavy-duty, jumbo duffle is nearly three feet tall with a drawstring top that allows for easy stuffing. And, with its sturdy strap slung over-the-shoulder, it can be carried down to the laundry room – or home for mom to do!
I have a wooden pencil box that has been a fixture on my desk since grade school. I believe my sister gave it to me… or perhaps I…
What should you use to carry your school stuff this year? Well, if you’re all about form and structure, the venerable back pack is your friend. But if…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Mix and match! That’s what these big, fun pillows are all about. One fabric on the front, another on the back, a third for the ruffles and…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text single_style=”” css=””] I had a personal decorating challenge I recently overcame, which I thought would be a dandy one to share. Chances are slim you will have…
“Here Fishy, Fishy.” Make your own colorful curtain for this classic kid’s party game. Johnny (or Janie) stands in front of the curtain with a pole; mom or…
Use up your scraps on this festive bit of fun for a special birthday or everyday room décor. Our party banner turned out to be so colorful and…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Back in the day, your ‘beach towel’ was simply a ratty bath towel that had seen better days and which Mom allowed you to drag outside. Today’s…
What’s the biggest day of the year for any kid? His or her birthday! It’s the one day of the year to be the center-of-attention… no questions asked.…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text single_style=”” css=””] What is soft, pliable, and waterproof; can withstand fairly high temperatures; and holds up to a lot of use? Like me, your first guess might…
Fire up the grill and pull out the spatula; it’s barbeque time! Summer Fun means something should be sizzling on the ol’ outdoor grill. This tough canvas BBQ…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text single_style=”” css=””] Our smaller (and cuter) diaper bag isn’t meant to supplant the full-size, workhorse of a diaper bag; you know the one I mean… the one…
My husband has freckles, which means my kids have freckles, which means if left out in the sun for any length of time, the whole lot of them…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text single_style=”” css=””] The baby bib’s number one job is to be a stain force field. It is often the only line of defense between that adorable handmade…
A lumbar pillow is the common term for just about any long and narrow bed pillow. It can be large or small, soft or firm. Though we’ve seen…
Pretty curtains softly billowing in the breeze of an open window are a sure sign of summer. You can almost smell the honeysuckle, can’t you? Our guest room curtain…
Like creating a French braid in your hair, braiding fabric strips takes a bit of brain power, but the result is stunning. And, there are no bobby pins or hairspray required! We used Jelly Roll strips for a beautiful blend of colors.
“She used to say she could taste sleep and that it was as delicious as a BLT on fresh French bread.” I love that quote. It’s from Divine…
Your project calls for a panel of fabric two or even three times wider than the fabric you bought at the store. No problem. You’re going to sew…
Go, baby, go! Diaper bags are great, but sometimes seem so big and bulky. When you’re on-the-go and need a clean, soft surface for a quick change, this travel…
We provide a pattern download that gives you the perfect wedge shape to create the pinwheel design of this pillow. You can easily cut two wedges from each…
‘Matchmaker, Matchmaker, make me a match,’ the girls sang in Fiddler On The Roof . They wanted husbands. But they could just as well have been singing about…
One of the best ways to add both height and drama to your bed linens is with pillow shams. They sit in front and cover up the more…
Love, love, love this double-faced, pre-quilted fabric from Joanna Figueroa’s Whimsy collection for Moda Fabrics. There are two, reversible patterns to choose from. We selected the option with…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] I call it, ‘The Great Divide.’ Your window valance needs to be 82″ wide, but your home decor fabric is only 54″ wide. If you just sew…
Dad will love this big, warm Pendleton wool blanket with its own handy canvas tote. It’s the perfect compact companion to take to his favorite sporting event. The…
You can’t welcome the arrival of spring and summer weather without flip flops! Bring the fun inside with one of these super cute flip flop pillows from our…
We’re back with the second of Bari J. Ackerman’s two delightful Art Journal projects. We adore the painterly look of this Windham Fabrics line, and were thrilled when…
The bobbin on your sewing machine provides the lower thread supply, allowing your machine to form stitches. Needless to say, if your bobbin isn’t set up properly, your…
This comfy neckroll is the first of a trio of wonderful Whimsy projects. Joanna Figueroa’s Whimsy collection, for Moda Fabrics, debuted in February of this year, so we’ve been…
The first time we saw Bari J. Ackerman’s Art Journal fabric line, we thought perhaps we’d stumbled onto a collection of paintings masquerading as fabric. Beautiful. Plain and…
This very unique Re-make & Re-use project comes to us from Julia Chapman, a new member of our Sew4Home seamstress team. She developed the idea for a benefit…
This terrific table runner combines two of 2010’s top trends: the color turquoise and ruffles. Hats off to our new friend, Angela Yosten; a web developer for…
You know what’s cool about pillows? You can take one design, and by simply changing up the fabric, get a completely different look. That’s what we’ve done with…
Did you know the Eiffel Tower was built as the entrance arch for the 1889 World’s Fair? Its graceful lattice ironwork has attracted visitors for 121 years. I…
Patty thought pleats were pleasing and so put plenty on her projects. I think pleats are one of the coolest ways to add a bit o’ pizazz. I…
One of the most classic decorating palettes is black and white. It never goes out of style and is anything but ‘basic.’ The combination can look crisp and…
The Sew4Home community (that’s you!) has really enjoyed the designer profiles we’ve done so far with Patty Young and Paula Prass. We love them too. It lets us…
You’re late, you’re late for a very important date! Stumped for a quick gift for Mother’s Day? Our Tattered Flower headband saves the day. I made this in…