Make Your Own Valentine Kitchen Towels

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My oven doors were looking a bit bare after I took down the Christmas towels. I put together these Valentine Kitchen Towels to take their place and they make me smile whenever I see them. They're simple to make (if you can do a straight stitch, you're good!). See the tutorial below.

Anyone else love a good ricrac embellishment? That was my starting point for these new towels. Then I dug in my felt stash and found a square of pink that was destined to be a heart shape. It's a simple little design, but it really makes the perfect seasonal statement piece. See how to create your own Valentine Kitchen Towels below.

DIY Polka Dot No-Sew Curtains

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These DIY Polka Dot No-Sew Curtains can add a splash of whimsy to any space in your home. I created ours for the guest room, but they're so versatile and can really go anywhere. See how I made these simple no-sew curtains below.

I've been working on our guest room and it's beginning to take shape. This used to be my dad's bedroom. Emotionally, I kind of needed it to look different. My son wanted my dad's headboard, so we put his previous twin beds in here. That was just the motivation I needed to get going on the space. The latest pieces to go in are the polka dot no-sew curtains I made for the room. You can see how simple these were to create below.

How to Make Pen-Holder Felt Bookmarks

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These Felt Bookmarks will be the envy of classmates this school year. Not only do they hold a pen or two, they are banded bookmarks that never fall out of your book or planner. They're fantastic for students who never want to lose a pen. Attach one to a planner to keep the day's place. See how simple it is to make these fun DIY bookmarks below.

My kids always manage to lose a pen here and there. But, I'm here to change that this school year with these nifty (banded) pen-holder bookmarks. They are a beginner-level sewing project that can be created in less than 10 minutes. This is also a great craft project to get the kids in on. Plus, they make great gifts for teachers, for back-to-school or Teacher Appreciation Week. Well, and outside of the classroom, these can certain hold your place in any good book (one that you might want to highlight or jot down a note inside). See how to create these simple bookmarks below.

Envelope Lumbar Pillow Cover

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Who doesn't love a fun Lumbar Pillow Cover (envelope-style) that's trimmed out with cute pom poms? I made this cute Halloween one for a sweet friend who loves the holiday. See below how to make your own envelope lumbar pillow cover (I have the free SVG cut file available, too).

Not only am I sharing this Envelope Lumbar Pillow Cover (and its free SVG file) over here today, I am sharing two piping-trimmed fall pillows over at Eighteen25 today with Jodie and Jen for their Spooktacular series. Those pillows match this lumbar-style one perfectly. See below how to make this fun Trick or Treat one!

Blind Hem Stitch Tutorial

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Are you familiar with a Blind Hem Stitch? It's a great one to use on draperies, pants, and slacks. This type of stitch is designed to be nearly invisible. It's simple to create on a home sewing machine, too. Check out my Blind Hem Stitch tutorial below.

Today, I'm sharing how to create a blind hem stitch on drapery panels. It's great to create that "hidden seam" at the bottle of your drapery panels. And it's also just a nice seam to know how to sew. Check out the Blind Hem Stitch Tutorial below.

How to Make a Short Table Runner

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This fun short table runner is unique because of its size...it's a miniature version of a normal table runner. I designed it to use the "wrong" way on the table, instead of up the center of a table. And then I used three runners all together to add some fun interest to a simple tablescape. See how to make your own short custom table runner below.

This sweet little short table runner is a quick sewing project. I did a bit of light quilting on mine, but nothing fancy. And the quilting part is totally optional and done on your sewing machine. If you need a quick way to dress up your table, this is your ticket. AND...you'll never guess what my color palette inspiration for these was!

How to Make a Key Fob Wristlet

I made this Key Fob Wristlet for today's post, which is sponsored by Habitat for Humanity. I am THRILLED to partner with them all of the month to share how we can all make a difference!

This cute Key Fob Wristlet project is the perfect scrap buster for your fabric stash. It makes a great housewarming gift to a new homeowner, too! See how to make your own cute key fob below.

As I mentioned, I'm creating this post for the Key Fob Wristlet in partnership with my friends at Habitat for Humanity. From now through the end of the month, you have a great way to support their fantastic mission. Go here to learn more and donate to this cause. See this key fob tutorial and get even more information below.

Hoop Art Apple Teacher Gifts

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This fun Apple Teacher Hoop Art has been in my head for months. I'm so happy with how these sweet little hoops turned out. I've included the free pattern so you can make your own Hoop Art Apple Teacher gifts below. This is also the perfect hoop for beginning hoopists, y'all...it's small and simple.

Cute little 4" hoops are my new favorite. They go together so quickly, but pack such a big design punch. These little Hoop Art Apple Teacher Gifts are perfect for Teacher Appreciation Week, end-of-the-year teacher gifts, and even back-to-school fun. They're neutral enough to give to principals, aides, coaches, and of course, teachers...let everyone at school feel the apple love! Grab the free pattern and check out the tutorial for these apple teacher hoops below.

Quilted Spring Pot Holder Set

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If you have some scrap fabrics to use up, a cute Quilted Spring Pot Holder Set is a great way to clean out your stash. Not only am I sharing these fun pot holders, I'm giving them away. And I would love to give YOU this Quilted Spring Pot Holder Set, along with a bunch of (already printed out) printables. 

Y'all! Our Thrifty Style Team leader, Julie, had the most fantastic idea for this month. We're all giving away our projects in today's Grand Home Decor Giveaway! You can win more than one of these fun, thrifty, projects from my teammates and myself. You can enter to win my Quilted Spring Pot Holder Set below...and then click through to my teams' pages to enter their giveaways, too. 

Envelope Pom Pom Pillow Tutorial

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This Envelope Pom Pom Pillow is pretty much my favorite thing ever...the pom pom trim just makes it super happy! And this was actually really simple to make...just a little patience required. See the entire Envelope Pom Pom Pillow tutorial below.

Last week, I shared our new blue velvet slipcover we put on our IKEA sectional. I got a great deal of questions and comments regarding the pillows that are are on each end of this sectional. I made an envelope pom pom pillow for each end of the sofa to bring out that fun blue (and add a bit of whimsy with the fun pom pom trim). Check out how to make your own envelope pom pom pillow below.

Spring Embroidery Hoop Art

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This Spring Embroidery Hoop Art is my most detailed hoop, yet. I've just started embroidery hoop art about a year ago, and have been working my way up to more difficult pieces. I'm happy with how this one turned out, too. I've included a free pattern and stitch explanations for you below, if you'd like to create this embroidery hoop art for yourself.

Today's Spring Embroidery Hoop Art is actually a part of this month's Thrifty Style Team. All of my friends have shared their own thrifty fun at the end of this post. My contribution of an embroidery hoop is one of my favorite thrifty decor items...embroidery is a relatively inexpensive hobby and I LOVE finding hoops (and floss and fabric, too) at my local thrift stores. This Spring Embroidery Hoop Art is a great embroidery hoop pattern for beginners. In another post, I've also shared a complete tutorial on how to embroider the leaves on this hoop, as well.

Travel Tea Bag Caddy

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I made a travel tea bag caddy for all of my tea-loving family members for Christmas (but they're not limited to the holiday gift-giving). These make great presents...and I made one for myself, too. Because I just can't travel without my tea, y'all. See how to create your own below.

Do you travel with tea? I have to. I feel like it's bringing a small comfort of home with me. I've made a friend or two on an airplane when I share one of my bags of tea...flight attendants are always happy to bring a hot cup of water for steeping a bag. This little travel tea bag caddy keeps me well stocked with my bags of Bigelow (and a couple of my sweeteners...since I use a kind that isn't always readily available). See how to make one of these below (your tea-loving friends will adore these!).

Lined and Zippered Small Cosmetic Bag

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I love lots of little bags to compartmentalize everything when I travel. This small cosmetic bag is actually my new go-to for all of my supplements and first aid items. It's the perfect size to slide into a carry-on bag or purse. Find out how to make your own little cosmetic bag below.

Earlier this fall, I shared a tutorial for my Boxed Toiletry Bag. I love that bag, but it gravitated more to make-up use, rather than supplements and such. I realized I prefer a smaller cosmetic bag for organizing supplements, bandages, and other related items. I like to have these in my carry-on with me and the boxed bag was a bit large for that. This new lined and zippered small cosmetic bag fits the bill perfectly. It can slide right into my tote, so I can have easy access during a flight. This bag has more structure than a typical cosmetic bag, too, which is something I prefer. Check out its tutorial below.

25+ Fabric Pumpkin Patterns

This big ol' round up of Fabric Pumpkin Patterns has some of the cutest little crafts to decorate your home or workplace for this season. Some of the featured pumpkin patterns are no-sew, some are hand-sew, and some are machine sew. There is definitely a fabric pumpkin for everyone!

Y'all, I love fabric pumpkins with all my heart. Mainly because they don't turn into a science experiment come November (and I can't say the same for my carved Jack-O-Lanterns). They're still plump and pretty...looking lovely right through Thanksgiving. These 25+ Fabric Pumpkin Patterns are from some of my very favorite blogger friends. Be sure to pin from their original posts if you like their tutorial. If you'd like to pin this entire post, kindly use the above image. Happy pumpkin-making, y'all!

How to Sew Drapes that are Reversible

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This tutorial for how to sew drapes that are reversible is a practical solution for changing out your drapes seasonally. It also creates a really lovely look for your window treatments from the outside of your home. Check out my method for how to sew drapes that are reversible below.

I shared our master bedroom here a couple of weeks ago...but I just gave it a pretty significant update with these floral reversible drapes I created for this space. I made them reversible for several reasons...but honestly, now I want reversible drapes in all of our rooms. Check out this complete tutorial for how to sew drapes (reversible ones!) below.

How to Make Cornhole Bags

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Ever wonder how to make cornhole bags for the popular toss game? These DIY Regulation Cornhole Bags are not only easy to make, they're perfect for tailgating and football season. In the south, we always pull out the cornhole boards...especially at a tailgate par-tay! These would be fun to make in your team's colors, too. Learn how to make cornhole bags of your own below.

All of the commercially-made cornhole or tossable bean bags I've found to use with our cornhole boards were a little on the blah side (I need bright, fun pattern in my life...like all the time!). Since I gave our actual cornhole boards a colorful and fun makeover at the beginning of the summer (see that post here), I wanted to make some adorable (yet, still in game play regulation) cornhole bags to coordinate. Check out this tutorial and learn how to make cornhole bags for yourself below.

Fabric Travel Tissue Holder

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This Fabric Travel Tissue Holder is my all-time my favorite thing to sew. It makes a wonderful gift and is tidier than the traditional plastic travel tissue holder (mine always collect debris and get crumply my handbag). I made these with a fun back-to-school look, so they are perfect teacher and friend gifts as school starts back up.

My kids start school Monday...it kind of feels like we're the last district to be starting school this year. But, the summer has been really great...and nice and long, too. I've shared lots of fun back-to-school teacher gifts lately, but this fabric travel tissue holder is definitely one of my favorites. See its complete tutorial below.

I've always enjoyed making these, and when I had leftover fabric from the teacher supply bags I made here, I went ahead and made these to coordinate. So our teachers are actually getting double gifties this year...because it's always good to get in their good graces straight out of the gate, right?

Lined Zipper Pouch Tutorial

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If you're intimidated by sewing zippers, this lined zipper pouch tutorial is perfect for you. It makes a darling gift for any teacher or student. I've also included a coordinating free printable gift tag you can include when giving this fun pencil pouch. Don't let the schoolness of this particular tutorial keep you from trying it. In different fabrics, a pouch like this is perfect as a cosmetics bag. I also use one for all of my chargers when I travel. Check out this complete lined zipper pouch tutorial below.

I'm kind of ecstatic about how cute this pencil pouch turned out. I lucked into this fun composition notebook paper fabric and it kind of took on a life of its own. I alternated the lining and outer fabrics on each pencil pouch to make them even more fun. Honestly, I couldn't stop making these, so I just reversed it to keep things interesting. See this complete Lined Zipper Pouch Tutorial below.

How To Make A Pom Pom Apple

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Y'all...I'm in love with this method for how to make a pom pom apple. I think they turned out so cute. They're perfect for teacher gifts: from back-to-school to Teacher Appreciation Week. You can tie them on zippers, make a banner with them, and more. See how to make a pom pom apple for yourself below.

I made these with a couple of different options...one has a "stand alone stem" and the other is a long yarn stem that you can attach to other things (or to other pom poms to form a banner). I made them in two different sizes, too. Check out the complete tutorial for how to make a pom pom apple below.

DIY Frayed Edge Appliqué Pillow

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This DIY Frayed Edge Appliqué Pillow (with a sweet little bunny) is a fun little Easter craft. If you've never done appliqué, this is the perfect project to get your feet wet. It utilizes a simple basic stitch on the sewing machine (you can sew by hand, if you prefer). I have the free printable appliqué template below, as well. And who can resist the addition of a yarn pom pom bunny tail?

Are y'all tired of my pillow tutorials yet? Honestly, I'm such a throw pillow hoarder that I may never tire of creating them (but please don't leave en masse). This is another super budget-friendly project...I used an old men's plaid shirt (the shirt was old, not the man who wore it...ahem), and of course, my go-to drop cloth for fabric. Check out the tutorial for this DIY Frayed Edge Appliqué Pillow below (it's on another easy envelope pillow cover!).