Here’s another way to make fabric ornaments.
I made a few this way. I’m not going to show them until after the festival because I have to keep some surprises.
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Fabric Ornaments II
Wednesday, November 24th, 2010Pillows
Thursday, October 28th, 2010Want to change a room but don’t want to go through the work or expense of a full renovation? How about sewing some throw pillows to add color and style.
Julie just temporarily slashed many of her prices in the online store. Some fabrics are 50% off! Some of the chenille’s(30 to 40% off), taffeta’s ($4.99/yard), or damasks (30% off) that are on sale would make great pillow fabric.
This link will take you to Cottage Magpie’s 10 step instructions on how to sew a throw pillow.
Organizer made of Fabric
Monday, October 11th, 2010Check out these easy to follow instructions on how to make a wall hanging with pockets.
This would also make a good mail organizer. Go to Inweavefabric.com for your contrasting fabrics.
Tablecloth for Fall
Thursday, October 7th, 2010A new tablecloth can add warmth to your kitchen as temperatures fall outside.
This damask would be an elegant choice.
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This cotton in gold tones would be a more casual choice.
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I love this fall print but it would work better for drapery as it is recommended that it be dry cleaned.
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How to make a tablecloth
By an eHow Contributor
Instructions
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Measure the tabletop with a yardstick or tape measure.
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Determine the desired “drop” of your tablecloth, or the amount of overhang, and add this number plus 1 inch to each of the tabletop dimensions. A standard drop is 8 to 10 inches.
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Choose home decorating fabric that’s at least 54 inches wide, in cotton or a cotton-polyester blend. Purchase yardage according to the dimensions you determined in steps 1 and 2.
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Prewash and press the fabric.
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Lay the fabric out on top of a fabric cutting board, wrong side up. Use the printed guidelines on the board to mark and cut the fabric to the dimensions you determined in steps 1 and 2.
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Press each raw fabric edge under 1/2 inch. Press that edge under once more.
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Pin the tablecloth hem into place so that the pins are perpendicular to the edges of the fabric.
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Use a sewing machine to stitch the tablecloth hem. When you reach a corner, lift the presser foot of the sewing machine and swivel the fabric so that your stitching line remains straight. Keep the needle inserted in the fabric as you reposition it.
Make a Chenille Baby Blanket
Wednesday, October 6th, 2010I found a neat tutorial at the Bigfork Bay Cotton Co. that shows how to make this baby blanket.
InWeave sells many baby panels.
This one would be darling as a chenille! If you would like to try this project using our fabrics leave me a message below and I will email you a coupon for 20% off on all our baby panels.
