Mitered corners reduce the bulk on the folded seams and allow the edges to meet evenly resulting in a neat and tidy finish. Making a mitered hem is easier than you think and in this video you’ll learn how to miter, sew and finish the corners of tablecloths and placemats.
This elephant tea cosy is fun to make and will keep your tea pot warm when sitting on the table. A loop on top is perfect for hanging when not in use. Use your favorite or fun fabrics, and add a touch of embroidery and embellishment to finish it off. Find the sewing pattern here
These hot pads are fun and easy to make. Simply layer the fabric, stitch some straight lines, and then cut in-between the stitching. They are so sweet and cute you’ll want to make a whole camper full of them. The finished texture makes it easy to grab any kind of pan while keeping your hands …
These potholder and appliance covers are just the thing to make your kitchen cozy. These kitchen accessories are fun to make and perfect for using your favorite cotton fabric. The patterns include a baby chick potholder, chicken toaster cover, and rooster stand mixer cover and coffee maker cover. All items have applique detail and are …
Take your beginner sewing skills to intermediate and impressive in this sewing class that includes 9 great kitchen projects. Full of many skill-building sewing techniques and useful tips, this class is designed like a hands-on workshop to accelerate and broaden your sewing abilities. You will learn and practice many intermediate-level sewing skills while you sew …
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Add some fun and color to your kitchen decor with these adorable hot pads. These hot pads are quick and easy to make, and are perfect to give as gifts for the cat lover in your life. They can be used as hot pads or mug rugs and are lined with insul-bright. Each cat can …
These cute pot holders are quick and easy to make, and are functional as well. The pot holders are lined with insul bright, and once sewn they form a pocket in the front that your hands slip into so they are protected from heat and flames. They’re even fat quarter friendly so they’re super quick …
Make yourself a set of pot holders that celebrates each month of the year. These pot holders are perfect to give as gifts, so make a couple of extra while you are stitching. Try several different applique methods, including freezer-paper, fused and interfaced applique, while using up some scraps from your stash. Find the sewing …
Beginning with basic explanations and easy practice exercises, build basic sewing skills to become a skilled sewer. Beginning sewists will progress through projects that are made using fat quarters and a combination of the skills previously taught. By the end of this book, you’ll have learned how to create beautiful towels, market bag, table runners …
One-Yard Wonders will delight anyone who has ever fallen for fabric – from those just learning to sew to the lifelong seamstress. The book presents a delightful array of simple, stylish projects that can be made with just a single yard of fabric including garments, accessories, plush toys, baby items, bags, and home decor. Projects …
These two appliqued and embroidered oven mitts will bring a fun and fresh style to your kitchen. Included are designs for an apple and an orange mitt which can be embellished using quilting, embroidery and stitching. The mitts are made using Insul-Bright batting which will protect your hands from heat. Find the sewing pattern here
You’ll never burn your fingers again on a piping hot bowl from the microwave when you use these hand holders. When not being used to hold a hot foot, they also make great fabric bowls and can be used for storing apples, oranges or any other fruits or vegetables. Find the sewing pattern here
These stitched hand mitt potholders are fun and easy to make using quilting cotton or home decor weight cotton. The front is embellished with two vintage floral hand stitched embroidery designs, and the back is quilted. Insulated batting is used to protect your hand when it slides inside the potholder. Find the sewing pattern here
Transport your casseroles, desserts and appetizers quickly and easily with this set of carriers. The circular casserole/pie carrier can be pieced in a sun-ray style or using your favorite fabric, then quilted with your favorite techniques. Insulated batting keeps items warm, and handles and drawstring closures keep them safe and secure. Bring your serving utensils …
This little chicken bread basket will add just the right amount of pizzazz to your table to make it bright and fun. This sewing project is quick to sew, and easy to quilt, and is suitable for beginners on up. This is the perfect project to sew before the cooking begins and the company arrives. …
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Have your most important sewing tools close at hand and organized with these adorable cups that feature a different kitty on each. The handle on the cup will allow you to easily carry your essentials from your sewing machine to your ironing board or other work stations. The finished size fits an average-size mug or …
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Sew a set of whimsical frog place mats for your kitchen table, then compliment them with lily pad mug mats coasters and a couple of hot pads also shaped like lily pads. These cute place mats are quick and easy to make and your friends will be green with envy. Find the sewing pattern here
Use your favorite coordinating fabric together with some fabric scraps to make your own fabric bento box. Use this box for dry goods only and start packing a lunch that you’re proud of. This fabric box is easy to make and can also be used to store sewing supplies when you travel. Find the free …
These fun potholders will add some Autumn festivity to the table and keep it protected at the same time. The pot holders not only add seasonal table decoration, they are also functional and are insulated using insul-bright and cotton batting. Each leaf is also fully reversible. Find the free sewing tutorial here
One of the best beginner sewing projects is a cute apron. This design uses a combination of three coordinating fabrics which allows you to be creative with color and design. The three jumbo pockets can hold utensils, recipe cards, or just your hands as you spin around the kitchen in your brand new apron. Find …
