Category: Sewing

Learn more about how to sew and find some sewing projects that are great for every member of the family.

DIY Burlap Heart

Burlap Heart Craft

Follow the directions in this tutorial and you can make this cute heart decoration that is stuffed with sweet smelling potpourri, spicy cinnamon sticks, or you can use up your burlap scraps.   This makes a wonderful decoration and a great…

We Love to Sew Gifts

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If you know a child who wants to learn how to sew, or even an adult, I highly recommend you check out this book, We Love to Sew Gifts – Fun Stuff for Kids to Stitch and Share by Annabel…

Craft Fun or Craft Fail Mini Tote?

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Last week, I was lucky enough to be able to spend 7 days at a quilting and crafting retreat with some friends. This is a trip we do twice a year and is always a ton of fun. At this…

Let’s Sew Together

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This book, Let’s Sew Together: Simple Projects the Whole Family Can Make (affiliate link), would make a fun addition to any family’s craft book collection. As you can gather from the title of this book, this book is full of…

How to Make a Burlap Envelope

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Discover how easy it is to make a whimsical envelope using a strip of burlap, some felt, and a couple of buttons. I made this envelope to hold a gift card, but you can easily adjust the measurements to fit…

Sew Red by Laura Zander

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One of the benefits of running the Family Crafts site independently now is the fact that I can start holding give-aways again! A lot of the time when I receive an item to review, such as this book, I will…