Here is another quick and easy scrap busting project. It only takes two small pieces of fabric to make and it's ideal to pop into your bag, pocket or even run some up as gifts. We made the tissue holder in three sizes so it will depend on your tissue pack size as to how big or small you want to make it. The small size is pretty much the standard for most pocket tissue … [Read more...] about 10 Minute Pocket Tissue Holder Sewing Project – Another Scrap Busting Project
Quick Projects
Quick Double Oven Mitt Tutorial
If you are looking for a quick double oven mitt tutorial then you can't get much quicker than this one. These oven mitts make a nice addition to your kitchen and they make great gifts. The oven mitt measures approx 26¾” x 7½” and the pocket measures approx 7½” x 7½”. What You Need Front and Back NOTE: You don't need to use contrasting fabric, you can use all … [Read more...] about Quick Double Oven Mitt Tutorial
Fabric Cutlery Pouch Tutorial – Step-by-Step
Here is another great scrap busting project to help reduce your fabric stash.This project takes little fabric and it's a practical item to dress up your table for any occasion. You can also make a set to pop in your picnic basket. Just because you are eating on the ground outdoors doesn't mean you can't add a touch of class to the occasion. These cutlery pouches are super … [Read more...] about Fabric Cutlery Pouch Tutorial – Step-by-Step
A Quick Sewing Project From Scraps of Fabric
Like most quilters we have a mountain of scraps that we just can't bear to part with. You know how it is, this piece is pretty, this bit goes with that bit and on and on it goes. And even though every now and then we take a pile to the local op shop, we still have plenty on hand. You see nothing goes to waste. We break down our scraps into size, some are big enough for … [Read more...] about A Quick Sewing Project From Scraps of Fabric
How I Make Ribbon or Lace Bookmarks -Tutorial
I was recently making some bookmarks for one of my junk journals and thought you might like to see how I do this. I made a few while I had my supplies out. This way I have some on hand in my stash when I need one, unless I want to make something specific for a particular journal. These bookmarks are quick and easy to make and they can be made using scraps of ribbon or lace … [Read more...] about How I Make Ribbon or Lace Bookmarks -Tutorial
How to Make Fabric Baskets Using Jelly Roll Strips
Fabric baskets are useful for all manner of things, and they are quick and easy to make. You can use these baskets to hold bits of thread or fabric that you remove when you are sewing, or to hold items that you are using for a project. I'm sure you will think of many uses for them once you make them, plus they make nice gifts for friends and family. So if this is something … [Read more...] about How to Make Fabric Baskets Using Jelly Roll Strips
Moda Charm Square Scarf – Keep out the Winter Chills
With Winter fast approaching it's time to think about ways to keep warm when you are out and about in those cold, wintry temperatures. And what could be better than a lovely warm scarf snuggly wrapped around your neck..(well along with a good quality overcoat) I made this scarf using the Morris Modernized Moda Charm Square pack. and backed it with some warm fleecy … [Read more...] about Moda Charm Square Scarf – Keep out the Winter Chills
Fabric Journal Tutorial – Scrap Buster Project
I just love these journals. They are great to pop into your bag for shopping lists, to do doodling while your out and about or just jotting down reflections on your day as you sit in a cafe enjoying a coffee. And they make great gifts for family and friends. They are great scrap busters as you can use odd bits of fabric left over from other projects. When making them as gift … [Read more...] about Fabric Journal Tutorial – Scrap Buster Project
Christmas Table Runner Tutorial – Super Easy Method
Here we are again, nearing the end of yet another year so of course, we have to have our obligatory Christmas table runner tutorial. We have created a Christmas table runner for quite a few years now although we missed last year for some reason. If you would like to check the ones we have done in the past, I have listed them below: 2016 Christmas Table Runner 2017 … [Read more...] about Christmas Table Runner Tutorial – Super Easy Method
Pocket Book Cushion Cover Tutorial (aka reading pillow)
In this tutorial, we are going to show you how to make a pocket book pillow which is sometimes referred to as a reading pillow. We even show you how to insert a zip which we know a lot of people have a fear of but it is easier than you think.These are great fun to make and relatively simple. And kids love them, Here is my great grandson Leon with his pocket pillow. His mum … [Read more...] about Pocket Book Cushion Cover Tutorial (aka reading pillow)