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Category Archives: Home Decorating

Stuffing Trick: Making Pillows Without Lumps

May 30, 2011 – 9:54 pm

I love making pillows, but it seems that for some reason they always look lumpy when I stuff them with fiberfill. Is there a trick to smoother surfaces? The trick decorators use is to back the outer pillow fabric with lightweight batting to create a continuous smooth surface. The stuffing goes inside the batting and [...]

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It’s a Wrap II – Sew and Create Unique Products

January 31, 2011 – 3:47 pm

If you loved this author’s first It’s a Wrap book, It’s a Wrap II will tempt you to go running to the hardware store yet again. Using ordinary cotton clothesline covered with fabric, designer Susan Breier creates baskets, totes, vases and bowls with superb shaping and style. Beyond the basics of this fun sew-able art form, look [...]

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Reuse, Remake, Restyle Challenge

September 1, 2009 – 10:26 pm

We want to see your most creative ideas! How have you implemented environmentally-sound sewing into your life? Have you designed a clever method to reuse a garment that you made and no longer wear? Do you shop thrift stores and garage sales for designer cast-offs that you restyle into bags, totes or ‘vintage’ style garments [...]

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New Sewing Books

May 24, 2009 – 2:02 pm

I’m lucky to be on the list for new releases from several publishers, and in turn to be able to share some fun books with you. One of the things I’ve noticed lately is the trend toward creating things fast, yet still having them look good. BIG Blocks, BIG Quilts and BIG Blocks Quick Quilts [...]

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Quilts for Office Decorating

February 11, 2009 – 3:37 pm

No matter where you work, chances are you have the opportunity to at least decorate your personal space. I work from home and my office space spills directly into the sewing room, so it’s essentially one big L-shaped room. I have one faux finished orange wall above my desk and I use it as an [...]

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