This year, the month of May doesn’t just bring flowers… it brings Flower Power! We’re excited to debut our newest machine embroidery design set. Thanks to a sponsorship from our friends at Janome America, it’s FREE to you in six major embroidery formats. There are four bold florals along with a companion single element for
Add a graceful floral touch to pillow covers, linens, garments, and more. This free embroidery collection includes six different designs, each in two size formats. Cross stitch cloth was a perfect base fabric for the delicate designs.
A set of plants in these cute and clever baskets makes a lovely gift idea. They’d also be fun as table decorations for a family gathering – or set up an assembly line and make matching baskets to adorn the tables at a wedding.
Spring flowers as a gift: Good. Spring flowers as a gift in a beautifully wrapped vase you made yourself: Great! You need just small scraps of fabric, ribbon, and felt. We include steps for the rolled rose embellishment.
With their intricate designs and rich colors, jacquard ribbons from Renaissance Ribbons are ideal for making these bookmarks. Simple charms and bits of vintage jewelry, like an old pendant, add the finishing touches. Great gift idea!
A pretty stand-up ruffle rings the top of each stocking; its clever reverse seam hidden by the accent ribbon, keeping the lining smooth and clean. We provide a free pattern download sized to cut from a single fat quarter.
A twist on traditional. Check out these two unique tassel styles: the Broomstick Tassel with a sleek, floss-wrapped hanging loop, and the fantastical Yarn Chubbies, which we think look like fluffy little dancing dolls.
A personalized shadow box is a wonderful way to commemorate a special occasion. Our samples celebrate a new baby and a wedding; it would also be lovely as a birthday memory box or to mark an anniversary milestone.
The idea of a dresser cloth might seem a bit old-fashioned, but it not only helps protect the wood surface from hairbrush dings and perfume spills, it also lends a lovely splash of color. Ours has a very vintage vibe.
“Up against the wall.” “We’re stuck on you.” “If these walls could talk.” The introductory lines came fast and furiously for this article about the new designer wallpaper from Hawthorne Supply Co.. But what it finally came down to was: Wow. Just. Wow. We’ve always loved wallpaper – just not putting up wallpaper. In fact,
Use these energy savers year ‘round. When old man winter comes knocking at the door, they’ll keep heat in and drafts out. In the summer, they help keep cool air inside – heat, humidity, and smoke outside.
The name is due to its similarity to the wide, ornate straps musicians use to hold their guitars. By changing how the ends attach, it’s also a fun way to update any bag that uses a removable strap. We added die cuts!
Turn a plain spiral notebook into your own inspiring journal with our step-by-step instructions. The notebook is removable so you can fill it up with plans and dreams, then easily slip a refill into the same pretty cover.
We used two layers of craft weight glitter vinyl to create a set of five last-minute gift projects: a journal pencil pouch, tasseled bookmark, wrist loop key fob, and 2 sizes of cord wraps. Nearly no sew! Perfect as stocking stuffers.
Cute toss pillows in interesting shapes are a great way to interject a bit of playful zest into décor for kids or kids at heart. Our ukulele pillow certainly qualifies as a great shape, and we include a free downloadable pattern.
Whip up these sweet treats for the sewers and crafters on your gift list. Our stacked trio of petite pincushions is designed to look like a delicious three tier cake – complete with mini-pom edge icing and a cherry pom on top.
Ribbon artist, Elaine Schmidt brings us this detailed Guest Tutorial that takes you through the steps to create a classic ribbon petal cockcade – a gorgeous embellishment for a bag or to accent a pillow or drapery tieback.
These cute stuffables are a fantastic ScrapBuster project – especially for kids! Follow our steps to make a basket of super-soft decorative eggs in bright, patterned fleece with ribbons, rick rack, mini-poms, and felt flower accents.
With triple the heart-stopping cuteness, our heart sachets hang three in a row on a ribbon with a ring at the top and a button weight at the bottom. Use them to add a bit of scented sweetness anywhere it’s needed.
Keep counters and other work surfaces tidier and more organized with a pretty framed pinboard, featuring three stuff-collecting pockets + hanging hooks. Use a new frame or repurpose one from old artwork.
Bring a little sunshine inside with this cute appliquéd accent rug. At 40” x 32”, it’s a nice size for a nursery, kitchen or bath. We include a full template to create the sun circle and perfectly position all the teardrop rays.
Pom poms are fun for so many projects. Whether you need one great pom or dozens, a Clover Pom Maker simplifies the task, and each one will be as perfectly puffy as the next. Find some yarn and get ready to get fluffy.
Whether propping open an outside door to capture a cool breeze or holding open an uncooperative inside door, our weighted cube is a smart way to keep doors from slamming and air circulating.
Has winter weather brought watery eyes and red noses? Don’t let it sneak up without a fashion solution. Make sure you’re prepared with a pretty tissue box cover to help distract you from sneezing.
These versatile key fobs are fast, easy, and fun: layer, stitch, clamp, done! One end has a split key ring, the other a swivel hook. You need just a scrap of thin faux leather and a short length of gorgeous ribbon.
Cleaning out your closets? Perhaps they could also use a little freshening up with a sweet smelling sachet or two. Ours are filled with epsom salts scented with essential oil. Fast, easy, and very economical.
It’s a cute banner AND a secret learn-to-spell game. Each pennant has a front and back so you can put a different letter on either side. Easy to string and re-string; make lots and spell out a new word every day.
Learn this simple yet elegant napkin fold. Fill the cornucopia with fresh flowers or greens; a small gift; candy, nuts, and fruits; or whatever strikes your fancy. It’s a lovely way to finish your holiday table setting.
We were inspired to create this classic Halloween project not just because it's a fast and fun decorating idea for spooky season, but also because of our personal "bat encounter." A pair of Little Brown Bats (that is actually what they're called - cute, but also scientific, I guess) flew in through an open balcony
These cute round storage baskets have three types of interfacing to help them hold their slightly soft shape. Mix basic burlap with pretty cotton for a unique decorator style. The lining is fussy cut so they’re pretty inside and out.
Store, organize, and carry. These jumbo fabric baskets are big on size and style – a fashionable way to store and stash your stuff. The inner lining of fusible foam stabilizes them so they keep their tall, round shape.
Tissue boxes are much prettier these days, but still may not be right for your décor. Personalize the look with your own cover, featuring our pop-from-the-top grommet! The free pattern download fits a standard square-style box.
Fresh blooms from your favorite flowers are always an inspiration. Celebrate by creating your own custom flower to wear on a jacket, in your hair, or pinned to a bag. Go bold and showy or soft and subtle – just like nature itself.
Pick a bold fabric to match your décor. Our basket set perfectly nests together. Just the right size for magazine and books, they would also be excellent for knitting yarns. Or, use them to hold an extra-special housewarming gift.
Transform a plain chair with a cover of softness and warmth. Our faux fur + suede throw is cut to resemble the natural, hourglass shape of an animal pelt. We spotted a similar option online from a top home décor retailer!
In today’s plugged-in-turned-on digital world, is there still a place for writing something down? If you have a handmade fabric folder to keep your pad, pen, and a few extras; low-tech becomes a very lovely option.
One of my favorite books as a child was a Little Golden Book version of the classic story, The Elves and the Shoemaker. I forced my mother to read it over and over until the binding split. What I loved the most, and wanted for my very own, were the curly-toed boots the little elves
With wonky piecework and a rustic feel, these sachets are all about the random. Hand stitched accents and a bow-tied-button make each unique and personalized. Use your favorite little scraps for a fast and easy gift.
We're still playing with poms here at Sew4Home. After reviewing the Clover Pom Pom Makers, we couldn't quite shake the balls of fluff from our brains. For this project, we downsized, stringing mini 1" poms on cord to form a colorful garland, then looping the garland through a split ring to create a whimsical lanyard.
Wreaths are always a popular decorating accent, whether for a special holiday or to brighten up every day. Our 16″ diameter design uses coordinated colors of yarn pom poms along with mini pom trim and some scrap fabric for the hanger.
Doesn't it seem like some stores start putting out holiday decorations at exactly the same time as the fun size Halloween Snickers® bars. Every year it creeps a bit closer. Soon, we'll be listening to "Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer" as we pack the back-to-school lunches! Whenever you choose to decorate for the
We took the idea of a traditional closet/drawer sachet and super-sized it. You can make it as a simple pillow-like design or add a ribbon loop or ribbon ties so it can stash in the closet on the rod or a hanger. Our Valentine's love letter fabric was originally from Japanes fabric company, Kokka. We