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Repurpose Old Towels Into A Bolster Pillow

Towels are something that every household uses and in turn, wears out. We've mentioned a few ways to reuse them before, but why not try putting them to use by making them into bolster pillows? It's...

How To: Make an Ottoman Slipcover

click thumbnails for larger pics Project: Ottoman Slipcover Time: 2 1/2 hours Cost: $20.00 excluding extra set of legs No question about it, the little straw ottoman is already as cute as can be. ...

5 Military Surplus Home Decor Finds

Click on the Thumbnails to View All PhotosSome people shop for home decor in typical places... but not around this household. Although we didn't set out to shop for such things at the local Military...

Best Sewing Machines for Beginners?

I let my sewing gene fade several years ago. With an old sewing machine collecting dust, I'm ready to get back to it. For those new to sewing who area also eager to stop wishing and start doing, we're...

The Low Down On Handmade Nation
Movie Premiere, House Tours & Book Reviews

Having been involved with the handmade underground (and now limelight) movement for many years, it's exciting to see the hard work of first time film maker and crafter, Faythe Levine be showcased on ...

How To: Make a Simple Bed Skirt

Benita does it again with a super simple, clear and concise how-to for making plain cotton (practically no-sew) bed skirts. Bed skirts have fallen out of favor due to the over exposure of big, bold ru...

How To: Luxe Faux Fur Throw

Luxe Faux Fur Throw 2 hours cutting, pinning and sewing Faux fur: 2 yards @ 12.99 per yard (50% off w/coupon at Joann) >>Enter Slideshow Adding a touch of luxe is #8 on Miles Redd's decorating ...

Look!: Fabric Inspiration

One of our favorite places to be inspired is the fabric store. Not in the sense that it makes us want to pull out the sewing machine, we just think the colors are pretty (we're also attracted to shi...

How To: Sew Lined Curtains
The Purl Bee 06.2008

Over at the Purl Bee, there's a great tutorial on how to make these simple, beautiful lined curtains. The step-by-step instructions include details on how to......

How To: Use Leftover Fabric Scraps

For those of you who've used fabric in your January Jumpstart projects, we've complied a roundup of simple ways to use your leftover scraps. These are just a few ideas we found on the web...add your...