Spool Love Sewing Mug Rug Pattern

OOh, so cute. Need this sewing mug rug next to my machine for my coffee.

I’m back with a tutorial to make this cute little Spool Love mug rug!  It’s something a little different you might not have tried before – paper piecing.  This is the first time this technique has been featured on the So Sew Easy site; it is used to piece odd shapes together … Continue reading

How to draft your own facings

This shows you how to create your own one or two piece facings. How to make a sleeved dress sleeveless or how to make a facing intead of a lining.

Have you ever wanted to change up a favorite pattern, to make a dress or top without the usual sleeves, or maybe skip the collar this time?  Or maybe you have a dress pattern that has a full lining and you just want to replace it with a one-piece facing … Continue reading

Wonky Stars Christmas Mug Rug

Wow, love this Wonky Stars Christmas Mug Rug. Pretty idea.

It’s me, Laura from CraftyHour again! I’m here today with a tutorial one of my favourite small projects, a mug rug. This one is a Christmas-themed one, but you could use another colour palette and make it for any occasion. The Wonky Star block was the first quilt block I was really … Continue reading

Make a Cathedral Window Cushion

Cathedral window pillow cover. Oh wow, this is simply fabulous. I love how the two designs come together to make a central window too.

Thrilled to be here today on So Sew Easy! My name is Laura and I blog over at Crafty Hour, mostly my handmades for my two boys, 7 & 5, and my girlie, 3, and more recently wardrobe sewing for myself. Very occasionally I’ve come up with something for my husband, but … Continue reading