Decorative Throw Pocket pillows are as handy as they are comfy: A clever catchall keeps books and glasses within reading reach.
Skill level: Beginner
Materials: Pillow forms in desired sizes; tape measure; chalk marking pencil; knit or crochet sweaters; scissors; sewing machine; matching thread; pins; hand sewing needle.
Directions for DIY craft project:
1. Measure pillow
form and add 1 inch to each measurement.
2. Measure, mark and cut two pieces of sweater material to these measurements for pillow front and back.
3. Optional: Make a pocket by measuring desired size of pocket; add 1 inch to each measurement. Cut contrasting piece of sweater material to these measurements.
4. Sew zigzag stitches close to cut edges of all pieces.
5. Turn under 1/2 inch on each edge of pocket; straight-stitch close to edges to hem pocket.
6. Pin pocket to pillow front; stitch close to sides and lower edge.
7. Pin pillowcase front to back, with right sides facing and raw edges even; stitch edges in 1/2-inch seams, leaving an 8-inch opening along one edge. Turn right side out.
8. Insert pillow form into cover; slip-stitch opening closed.
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Show your tabletop a little love with this fun felt craft project.
A candy stripe runner is a treat for your table. Enjoy this decorative craft idea with your family.
A candy stripe runner is a treat for your table.
Skill Level: Beginner fun craft
Materials Needed for Table Runner, Home Decorating Project: Tape measure; chalk marking pencil; felt: 1 yard white, ½ yard each of brown, lime green and turquoise; scissors; paper-backed fusible web; iron and ironing board
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Directions:
1. Measure, mark and cut white felt to desired size of runner (ours is 14 inches wide). You may need to piece white felt sections together to get desired length. If so, cover seams with colored stripes as you fuse them on.
2. Using iron, fuse web onto back of each remaining piece of colored felt. Cut into strips slightly longer than runner width and several inches wide. We cut strips freehand for a slightly irregular look.
3. Peel backing off web and arrange stripes on runner; fuse in place.
4. Trim stripe ends even with edge of runner.
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fun craft Create this fun knitted toy lamb. You can find this fun diy craft project at Itty-Bitty Toys: How to Knit Animals, Dolls and Other Playthings for Kids. Every knitter will find joy when making this fun craft both in having and in making it. The yarn used for the body and the curly topknot are perfect for creating that wooly look. Cleverly the legs are made form I-cords stuffed with straws allowing the lamb to stand on its own. The best features are gestures made and mop of hair. Make it for anyone in the family or for your favorite knitter—anyone will love it.
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