Fun Projects

Fabric Loft Coasters

Need a quick hostess gift? Would you like to show off your quilting skills? Coasters really are useful to protect painted or wood furniture, so it doesn’t get too ‘rustic’.  Match a novelty print with the host or hostess and you have a thoughtful gift.…
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Pocket Hand Warmers

Warm hands, warm heart.  That old saying always makes me smile. These little pocket hand warmers sew up quickly. Heated in the microwave, they are ready in 20 seconds.    You‘ll need four 5” squares of Fabric Palette flannel or cotton,  and a cup of rice…
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Fabric Central Gift Card Holders

Gift cards are great for teens and those that may be a little hard to buy for.  Know anyone like that?? Sometimes handmade gifts don't get finished in time, so if you can, keep a variety of cards on hand. To get over your gift-card…
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Land of Whimzie Baby Mittens

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow … so many of you are already snow covered. I hope you were ready with some projects and fabric! Here’s a quick baby mitten project to keep on hand [!!] for gifts or an unexpected chilly…
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Dog Bow Ties

Here’s a gift for your special pups. The bow tie slips on the collar with a little elastic so an additional collar isn't needed.  Fabric Palette’s Cassovia looks great, doesn't it? You’ll need a 5” square,  2 ½” x 5” rectangle,  5” square of Pellon…
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Burlap Table Runner and Jars

The cold wind blew for three days, stirring up all kinds of mischief. Somehow, quickly and not-so-quietly, a beautiful blue sky, warm October day became Halloween/Thanksgiving/and what-are-you-doing-for Christmas. Did you notice, too? Shopping panic caused traffic jams, long lines at fabric counters and Starbucks.  Well,…
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Two Fat Quarters Pillow

It’s the end of September, time to enjoy some fall color! Two fat quarters will make a quick and easy pillow cover.  Orange reminds me of pumpkins, Halloween, and changing leaves in mountains.  Over the years it has gotten a bad reputation, but really plays…
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Fabric Expressions Monograms

Monograms are trending again, in fun and unexpected ways. Our bold "S" flag uses Fabric Expression's fusible fabric and burlap flag. The font is Microsoft Word Algerian font, printed out 7".  Cut the letter out and pin to your fabric, checking to see that the…
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DIY Headband Tutorial

Summer heat and humidity can make every day a bad hair day for many of us. Cool down with a quick and easy hair band.  All you will need is a fat quarter of fabric and a pack of hair elastics.  For this project we…
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