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Looking for a quick winter project to sew? You’ve found the right spot!
101 Sewing Tutorials for Winter
Today I'm participating in the Color My Summer series being hosted by Kojo Designs and Delia Creates . Each day a new color is celebrated with a fun summer project and today my color is "Purple". So, welcome to all of you that are new to "The Cottage Home" - I'm so glad to have you visiting for Color My Summer ! Summer time means picnics, barbecues, and potlucks! Many times we are invited to outdoor activities and everyone is asked to bring a dish to share.
Color My Summer: Purple Potluck Bowl Covers {Tutorial}
Maybe Matilda: Pleated Necktie Necklace
I wanted to point out something new I'm doing, in case you haven't noticed. You know how there are, like, a kazillion amazing blogs out there? And you're always looking for great new ones to read? Here's my little way to help you find some of them--check out my sidebar there . . . I'd like you to meet my Blog Crush of the Week.Wraparound Pincushion - Martha Stewart Home & Garden
A wraparound pincushion that fastens onto your sewing machine keeps pins in place and at your finger tips. Follow the instructions below to make one yourself. Wraparound Pin Cushion How-To
Shirt-Pocket Quilt - Martha Stewart Crafts
This pocketed quilt, made from recycled shirts, will look sweet hanging on the wall of any child's room.
The following text is excerpted from " Last-Minute Patchwork and Quilted Gifts " by Joelle Hoverson. These coasters make a great housewarming gift. Each takes about 15 minutes to complete, so it's easy to plan on making a set of four or six for a generous gift. I chose some reproductions of 19th-century fabrics for this project.
