Christmas Tree Skirts You Can Make!
In less than an hour you can make a lovely Christmas tree skirt. These fun and fast tutorials prove you don’t need to have the skills of a master seamstress to craft a wonderful holiday decoration for your families tree. And you don’t need allot of money either!
Take a look at what you can create with a little bit of creativity, fabric and embellishments like cutouts, ribbon and fabric trim.
Pleated Christmas Tree Skirt Tutorial from Mommy by Day...
Photo Courtesy of Pottery Barn
Or you can customize a store brought Christmas tree skirt by embroidering your families name on it.
Make Family memories with this one of a kind tree skirt!
Short on time but still want to make an impact? Well check out how our friends over at “Make it and Love it” crafted a great Christmas tree skirt with just a couple of yards of fabric and a beautiful brush fringe fabric trim. Click here to view the tutorial!
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Sew (or Craft) A Special Gift for Dad this Father’s Day!
Still not sure what to get for Dad this Father’s Day? Yes you could just head on down to the mall and get him yet another tie, but before you do, why not consider sewing (or crafting) him a special personalized gift this year. Need ideas or Inspiration? Check out this roundup of fun & easy tutorials we found online!
Father’s Day: iPad Sleeve with Removable Cross-Body Shoulder Strap
Help Dad keep his beloved iPad safe with this iPad Cover from Sew 4 Home. Its quick to sew and this great tutorial has tons of pictures and easy to follow step-by-step directions.
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Dad will simply love these handmade personalized cufflinks. Check out the full tutorial at Tatertots and Jello.
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Talk about a creative use for old,worn out ties!
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FUN GIFTS KIDS CAN MAKE
With a little help from Mom, even the smallest members of the household can make something extra special for dad.
Some construction paper, markers, a ruler and a couple of pennies are all that’s needed to create this one of a kind special Father’s Day card that Dad will be sure to treasure for years.
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Make Dad’s day, give him a trophy!
This project is a bit more complicated so I wouldn’t attempt to make this with very young children, but it will definitely put a smile on dad’s face .
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His Morning Coffee will Never be the same again!
This is one of those projects that looks more difficult than it is. Just purchase a plain coffee mug, and enamel paints then let your little artist create a one of a kind mug!
Fantastic Window Treatments : How to Make Roman Shades
If you’re looking for a fast and inexpensive way to add a dramatic window treatment to your homes decor consider using fabric roman shades. Roman shades are blinds that, when raised, stack in rows known as pleats. They can be made in a variety of styles that can be chosen to fit the style of the room they are used in. Because they combine the room softening elegance of a draped fabric and the usefulness of a light blocking shade, roman shades are frequently referred to as fabric shades.
Making fabric shades can be a fun way to express your creativity and add a personal touch to your home’s decor.
Interested in making your own Fabric Roman Shades? Check out this easy tutorial at Home Decor Ideas.
Looking for more Window Treatment ideas? Check out this post on Fantastic Window Treatments!
Etsy Craft Party 2011: Will you be attending?
Attention sewers and crafters have you heard the news? Those crafty folks over at Etsy are up to it again. On Friday, June 10, 2011 Esty is having their second-annual Etsy Craft Party and you’re invited!
It’s easy to get involved. You can either host your own party or attend one of the many events in your area. To Find or Host a Craft Party in your area, visit http://www.meetup.com/etsy/
And if you are planning on hosting your own party, Etsy and the Craft Party sponsors have posted a free downloadable Craft Party Kit containing how-to project instructions ,templates, party decor ideas, and other tips and ideas for hosting a party.
Whether you attend or host, you’re bound to have tons of fun getting together with friends and family to create fabulous crafts.
Tutorial: How to Make Fabric Roses
Looking for a creative way to make use of all those extra bits of fabrics leftover from your other sewing projects? Well then check out this fun and easy tutorial from Portabellopixie on creating roses from rolled pieces of fabric.
Inspiration Friday: Update Your Interior with Honeysuckle-Springs Hot New Color!
Every since PANTONE® ,the global authority on color for the fashion and interior design industry, announced that Honeysuckle was 2011′s color of the year I’ve been waiting to the see just how professional home decorators would incorporate this vibrant shade of reddish pink into their interior designs. And while I personally love this color, I couldn’t imagine how it could be tastefully incorporated into sophisticated, time-enduring designs. So I was pleasantly surprised when I stumbled across these images on the internet on my travels this past week.
Tell me what you think, are these designs classics or trends gone wrong?
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Inspiration Friday: Bathrooms that will take your breath away
It’s a cold and snowy day here in Northern Massachusetts-the kind of day where the local weather person warns against traveling on the roads unless it is absolutely necessary. I was not able to heed this warning, so needless to say, it has been a very stressful day. And after finally putting my two year old son to bed I am ready to relax; a glass of wine, a little bit of bubble bath and my favorite novel….this is my sanctuary.
Creating a place in your home where you can unwind and recharge at the end of the day is an important thing you can do to safe guard your health. In this weeks post we’ll take a look at how some talented interior designers have used high-end upholstery fabric and trims to transform ordinary bathrooms into sanctuaries.
As always, if you’d like to contact any of the interior designers whose work is featured in this post, just click on the image to go directly to their site.
“Sanctuary, on a personal level, is where we perform the job of taking care of our soul.”
Inspiration Friday: Fantastic Window Treatments
Get ready to oooh and ahhhh dear readers, because in this weeks Inspiration Friday post we’re bringing you some of the most beautiful window treatments we’ve seen in years. By the way, if you’d like to contact any of the interior designers who created these fantastic window treatments just click the image to go directly to their site.
So just sit back and pour yourself another Latte and enjoy the view!
What makes this silk window treatment so special is the designers use of a silky high-end tassel fringe trim. By using high quality products and a classic pattern the designer created something that was truly spectacular.
Imagine having this in your home……….hmmm. Ok now wake up!
What makes this so spectacular is the designers use of a upholstery weight cord trim to link the tassels there-by creating a decadent effect. This designer chooses a brush fringe to help further accent the beautiful scalloped edges. It transforms the window and the view outside creating a dramatic but elegant effect.
This designers bold use of color is to be admired. The beautiful rayon blend tassel fringe is in a complementary color which was pulled from the floral pattern in the draperies fabric. By using a tassel fringe fabric trim that was heavy weight but still had a silky feel they were able to create a one of a kind masterpiece.
I love this designers use of bold colors and heavy bullion fringe. By selecting multiple colors of a gorgeous silk fabric and pairing it with a lovely rayon bullion fringe this designer has added to the overall design and color scheme.
Here’s another example of how pairing upholstery fabrics with the right high-end sewing trim can turn a relatively simple design into a masterpiece. The designer used a heavier weight upholstery fabric with a 3″ Bullion.
Yup, I’ve saved the best for last. This beautiful window treatment absolutely takes my breath away.
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Inspiration Friday: Creative Uses For Brush Finge Fabric Trim
I won’t argue the fact that one of the easiest ways to add a touch of drama to your custom made pillows is to use brush fringe, but you might not have realized that there are many other uses for this under-appreciated embellishment. If you really want to give your home that interior decorator look, why not add brush fringe to your drapery swags, or chair cushions.
Just take a look at how these crafty sewers used Brush Fringe to give their projects a one of a kind look.
Found on the Web: Stylish & fun boys clothes sewing tutorials
In addition to being a wife and the owner of Murray the Monster Store.com I am also a new mom to a 20 month old little boy. For months I’ve been searching in my local sewing store for cute, stylish patterns I could sew for my little guy. And while you can find tons of patterns and tutorials for little girls, the selection for boys is depressingly sparse.
Luckily there are allot of creative Moms out there, just check out what I found on the Web!
This is an absolutely timeless hat that reminds me of a by gone era.
Imagine how dapper your little man would look in this creation during the holidays. The designer of the pattern states that it is appropriate for a 4-6 year old, but I plan on trying to resize it for my son. And to be completely economical, I’ll be re purposing an old pair of wool pants as the fabric. Click HERE to view the complete tutorial.
Another great idea, why not make toddler pants out of old tee shirts. 
I’m always looking for really comfy clothes for my son to play in so this is a great project! To view this tutorial just click HERE.
Still not feeling inspired? Well why not try making a pair of shorts for your little guy.
This highly detailed tutorial shows how to make boys shorts from mens’ dress
shirts 
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Found on the Web: How to Sew an Easy Table Runner
I’m always looking for new ways to use up my fabric stash. So I was pretty psyched last week when I found these easy directions on how to Sew a Table Runner. Now in theory something as simple has a table runner should not be all that difficult to make, but it’s always nice to have step-by-step directions. I’m planning on using this runner for my dinning room table, so I’ll be using some high-end fabrics and trims.
Based on the directions, I don’t think it will take more that an hour to make! Enjoy
THIS IS WHAT I’LL BE USING TO MAKE MY TABLE RUNNER
A gorgeous Red & Gold Velvet
A Luxurious Red Velvet Fabric
And Three Different Sewing trims
Conso's Hand-Tied Tassel Fringe
Conso GOLD French Scroll Gimp Trim
Golden Bocca Cord
