How to Sew an Envelope Cushion Cover

One of the easiest beginner sewing projects is making pillows. How about making covers that can have the insert removed for easy cleaning and changing out for the different seasons, holidays or just a room makeover? The prettiest way to do this is by making an envelope style back for the cover.

For complete instructions, complete with lots of pictures, visit Deanna at SewMcCool by clicking on the graphic above. This would be a great weekend project, so pull start going through your fabrics and get started today!

Deanna also has an Etsy shop with the most adorable patterns. Click on the graphic below to see her offerings.

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Today's Featured Shop - The Raspberry Rabbits

Textile Folk Artist, Michelle May is the owner and designer at The Raspberry Rabbits the home of Folk Art Fusion! Michelle is mighty talented and feels that quilting and stitching provide the keys to the magical place in her mind known as "down the rabbit hole." It is a place where simple fun and folksiness abound-the looking glass into her imagination.

Below is just a small sampling of the beautiful work that Michelle has available in her shop. Click on any of the photos below to be carried "down the rabbit hole" with Michelle.

January's Blessing

O'Ryan the Stargazer

Conrad the Carrot Collector

Lord and Lady Bugs

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Handmade Spotlight - Dress Your Home

Large Scrabble Tiles - Home Decor RusticRefined $8.99	Set of 3 Painted Wooden Vases Home Decor ShadeonShape $45.00
Painted Mason Jars. Vintage looking Home Decor. Distressed Vase. Kateslittleshop $17.75	Dahlia wall hanging Teal home decor Paper wall art Original wall decoration georgianacristea $35.00
Dandelion print Teal home decor Teal bedroom decor Teal wall art Printable dandelion poster Abstract modern art Flower canvas 8x10 DOWNLOAD DorindaArt $5.00	Black Lantern Trio Wall Decor, Home Decor, Rustic Decor, hanging from wrought iron hooks on wood board PineknobsAndCrickets $58.00
Home Decor Wall Art, INSTANT DOWNLOAD Turquoise and Black Flower Burst Art, Bathroom Wall Decor, Turquoise Bedroom Decor - HOME98 HuggableMeDesigns $15.00	Decorative Pillows - home decor Scrabble Tile Pillows / Letter Pillow Cushions / Alphabet Pillow Cases AlphabetPillows $18.00
TWIN PEAKS Throw Pillow for the Home Decor JazzberryBlue $24.00	Rustic home decor Dog poster Great dane print Dictionary art WA28 wordantique $18.00
Large wall art, Teal home decor, Birch tree painting, Office decor, Gray & teal Master bedroom, Large canvas, Living Dining room wall decor ArtFromDenise $449.25	Large abstract wall art, Teal home decor, Turquoise & red abstract painting Office decor Master bedroom artwork Large canvas southwest decor ArtFromDenise $252.75
Original painting teal abstract art, teal home decor, teal blue & brown abstract, Blue brown decor,Turquoise decor,Turquoise abstract,Canvas ArtFromDenise $172.80	4 Placemats Orange Cinammon Teal Blue Green Funky fabric mix and match home decor washable WickedWalls $29.75
Navy and teal home decor, Abstract, Lovebird art, Teal Navy wall decor, Blue brown bedroom decor, Contemporary bird art, Square canvas print ArtFromDenise $38.50	Fine Art Photography Print-Rustic Home Decor-Southwestern Art-Tree,Landscape Fine Art Prints 3LPhotography $25.00

Beautiful teals, wood tones and nature...great combination and soothing for any home!

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Needles-n-Pins Stitcheries: Making Valentine Cards

Valentine's Day is just around the corner so we need to get busy making on those Valentine's hearts. If you want to use up some of that stash of fabric you have here is a video from Missouri Quilt Company showing ways to use those scraps to make Valentine's,  that are cute and easy. This is a project you can have the kids help with too. :)

This looks pretty easy! Wish I would have seen this when my kids were at home. :)  Hope you have fun making these. 

Happy creating! 

Colleen :)

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DIY Built-In Closet Drawers

Are you looking to add additional space to your room by getting rid of that old dresser? Or, maybe you have a lot of "dead space" inside your closet? Maybe you need some extra storage space for seasonal clothes, linens, etc.

Jessie at Imperfectly Polished has a fantastic DIY tutorial for built-in closet drawers. Click on the photo above to get all the details on how to re-create this extra space for your own closet!

Stop by and visit Jessie by clicking here. She has so many great ideas to share and her "home" is always open to visitors!

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Inspiration a.k.a. Eye Candy

1920's Mediterranean Revival

Farmhouse Kitchen by Ross Interior Designers & Decorators Andrena Felger

In House Design Co.

Cat Mountain Residence

Transitional Kitchen by Austin Architects & Building Designers Cornerstone Architects


Mulberry Lane Residence

Traditional Kitchen by Palo Alto Architects & Building Designers 

Cody Anderson Wasney Architects, Inc.

Refined Mountain Rustic

Rustic Kitchen by Golden Architects & 

Building Designers TKP Architects

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Weekend DIY: The Pants Bowl by Sonya Kanelstrand

Not sure what to do with those old jeans? Why, make a crocheted bowl, of course!!! Sonya at Kanelstrand Slow and Simple has a great tutorial to take those old jeans, turn them into "yarn" and includes the instructions needed to make the bowl shown above! To get this fantastic tutorial, please click on the photo above and start digging out those out jeans.

You can also stop by Sonya's site by clicking on the graphic below. She has sooooo much great info on her blog, make sure you follow along!

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Today's Featured Shop - Brynwood Needleworks

Today's featured shop is Donna of Brynwood Needleworks. Donna's shop offers quality, handcrafted items and patterns.

Below is just a small sampling of what Donna has to offer in her shop. To visit with Donna, please click on any of the photos below.

Strawberry Rose Sachet

Heart's Desire

Vintage Lace iPad Case

Dream Baby Pillow

Donna also has a beautiful blog. You can visit her by clicking on the graphic below:



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Handmade Spotlight - Valentine Kits and Printables

In this busy world with limited time to shop for everything you need to create gifts for Valentine's Day, here are some shops that are offering kits and printables you can have delivered right to your door or inbox!

Valentine Candy Label Digital Download Printable Scrapbook Tag Cupid Collage Sheet chocolaterabbit $2.25	Crochet PATTERN, Valentine, Heart, 3D, DIY Pattern 26 NellagoldsCrocheting €1.80
Red and clear Swarovski crystal Freshwater pearl valentine bracelet kit with round or heart toggle clasp CustomJewelryKits $16.95	Papercutting Template 3D Valentines Card, 8" | Valentines Day DIY Greeting Card Pattern | Fun Funky 3D Valentines Day Papercut Card Template NineFingerJo £6.60
Valentine's hearts, 1" and 1.5" circles, printable images for pendants and magnets, CS5502 PresleyPress $3.75	Valentine's Printable Circles GingerSnapsOriginal $5.00
Victorian Elizabeth Browning Script Valentines Wall Decor Printable Digital Download for Iron on Transfer Fabric Pillows Tea Towels DT1365 DigitalThings $1.00	DIY Valentine Lantern with Tea Light BarbarasBeautys2 $5.00
INSTANT DOWNLOAD - Printable Valentine Treat Bag Toppers & Hershey's Kisses StickersSet PartyPrintz $8.00	Valentines Day Cootie Catcher, Valentine, DIY Valentines, Valentines Card, Favor, Decor, Invitation, I Love You, Be My Valentine, Be Mine DesignsByTenisha $5.00
DIY Printable Valentine's Day Classic Cards VandVdesign $4.50	PDF PATTERN: Felt Heart ornaments with Polka Dot pattern - Red White - DIY decors sewing tutorial - Christmas Valentine Wedding decoration FeltFamily $1.90
Love Birds Themed Printable Valentines Treat Bag Toppers- DIY Printable File KiyomiDesigns $4.00	Valentine's Day Cookie Decorating Kit - Heart Cookie Cutters with Red and White Sprinkles sweetestelle $12.00
Love Pennant Banner for Valentine's Day by FLIPAWOO - Instant Download Printable PDF File FlipawooDesigns $5.75	Printable Valentines Day Decor Poster Print Sign INSTANT DOWNLOAD "All you need is love" Art Print Decoration Gifts Home Wall Decor DIY AmeliyCom $5.00

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