Tag Archives: beginner projects

Well loved plushies are like old friends. Whether your stuffed animal is one from your childhood or something that was thrifted, it will need a little TLC from time to time. Stuffed animal repair is easier than you think! These simple steps will help you get started. What’s Old is New Again My family loves […]

If you’ve picked up a new bag of Poly-Fil Fiber Fill lately, you might have noticed the new adorable FREE patterns that are available on the bags, like this snuggly sasquatch! I had an absolute blast dreaming up and creating these patterns, and it thrills me to see that so many of you are having […]

Create a new weekend tradition with this fun idea! Craft a cozy outdoor space with movie night pillows. Everyone will love to lounge here while watching movies outside. Now that temps are dropping it’s the perfect time to head outdoors. Take advantage of end of summer clearance sales to stock up on inflatable pools that […]

The Man Cave… For this edition of Room by Room, we are focusing on the Man Cave. Whether you looking to add some masculine touches to the den or festive fanfare to the family room before the big game, our collection of DIY projects will help you put together a winning space for relaxation. This room coordinated […]

Gifts to make – Mother’s Day will be here before we know it, and what better way to show mom how much you care than with a handmade gift?  Many of us learned to sew, quilt, crochet, and craft with our mothers, so a hand crafted gift will truly show how much you care not […]

Basic sewing kit – what is it and where to start?  We are often asked how to get someone interested in sewing and what supplies they will need.  When putting together the kit, think about their age and how they will be using the contents.  If you think they will be sewing on buttons only […]

I love poinsettias, but plants don’t last long in my house. They’re such a part of Christmas in my head, though, that I can’t pass up poinsettia decor. I realized that I didn’t have any this year, so I whipped up a quick No-Sew Poinsettia Wreath. To make the Poinsettia wreath, you will need: wreath form […]

Charm Square Butterflies are a fun way to accent a custom pillow. Make a butterfly pillow that is easy sew and looks great using charm squares or your left over scraps cut down to size.   You can hand sew the butterfly body, machine sew or even use embroidery floss and beads for more detail. […]

Little Miss Muffet may have put the tuffet on the map, but this decorating trend is one that, unlike nursery rhymes, lasts long past childhood.  From playrooms to college dorms to apartments, tuffets and poufs (a modern twist on the tuffet) are a great design element.  In addition to being functional, they add a punch […]

A kids artwork pillow make great gifts for relatives or decorations for their very own rooms.  Missy is the daughter of one of our favorite designers, Heather from the Sewing Loft made a pillow of her very own art.  Heather is lucky enough to have an embroidery machine that will convert art to embroidery images. […]

Summer is a great time for learning new skills or starting new projects!  Take advantage of the sunny days, the warmer weather, and your vacation time to make something for yourself.  To help you get started with your sewing, we’ve compiled a list of fabulous, fun, summer themed projects that you can sew this summer! […]

Hi, I’m Heather from The Sewing Loft and normally, you can find me stitching up a storm or sharing easy tips to help improve your everyday sewing but today, I’m excited to kick off the next block in the Starry Night Sampler series. One of my favorite parts of this series, is that each month I get to visit […]

Learn how to make a custom pillow cover with Heather from the Sewing Loft.  Not only is this pillow cover a great way to use your scraps it is absolutely adorable to boot.  Stick double sided fusible webbing holds the appliqué letters in place and the rays of the sunshine too.  Learn how to free […]

We have gathered up Oly*Fun craft and sewing ideas for you.  If you are looking for a quick craft, party craft, simple sewing or even home decor we have you covered.  Explore all the fun and creative ideas we have below, gather your supplies and get creative! You can find Olyfun ideas in our project […]

Handmade gifts are the best because they are one of a kind and show the recipient that you care enough to make something special just for them.  It’s especially fun to craft items for babies, and parents are bound to appreciate something that is custom made for their little bundle of joy.  To help you […]

Fab Furniture Flips has partnered with us for the Month of March. This month the theme is “Mix and Match”  and we are very excited to see what the bloggers created with our products. Each blogger participating in the contest requested a specific product to work with their project piece.  Some bloggers are very skilled and […]

Fall is coming, and with it fall sports! Cheer on your favorite school or team with this simple no-sew craft! These Pom Poms take only 5 minutes to make, and you can customize them with your team or school colors! To make your own pom poms you’ll need: Oly*fun in your chosen colors Wooden Clothespin […]