Hi everyone! It’s Jann again from Newton Custom Interiors. As some of you know, I LOVE pillows! I love how they can quickly and easily change the look of a room. Today I’m going to share my tutorial for how to make a color block pillow with a twist. … Continue reading
So there are probably two scenarios. Either you have seen this and are squealing and jumping around with glee, or you just don’t get it and think I’ve lost my senses at last. Probably the latter. It’s not exactly my usual style. For those of you excited and already running … Continue reading
Every now and again an older project needs a facelift. (Don’t we all!) My kitchen accessories are no exception. I’ve made plenty of potholders in the past, but I’m a messy cook and they get dirty, then stained, maybe even a little burned on the stove and of course washed … Continue reading
Hi everyone! It’s Jann from Newton Custom Interiors again. I love sewing for my grandchildren, and I especially love sewing something for them when they’re newborns. Today, I’m going to share with you how to make a baby quilt. This is what I made for my newest grandson when he … Continue reading
Introducing a new easy bag pattern this month. A smart fold over bag that can be used as a clutch bag or with an optional handbag/shoulder strap too, or even make a wrist strap. It’s very versatile. Fashionable and practical, fold over for your essentials, but shop too much and … Continue reading
I’m a sucker for shiny bag hardware. Any time I see something new, my mind starts to turn over with the possibilities for how to use it and this unusual little piece was no exception. It’s called an expandable gate-fold purse frame and lends itself perfectly to making a cute … Continue reading
Do you know the Sew Can She site? The lovely Caroline is one of my sewing bloggy buddies so when she wrote a book about sewing, and collected together some great tutorials and patterns from other awesome sewing bloggers – I knew you might be interested in it. She asked … Continue reading
I have a great new bag pattern released today for you as the Pattern of the Month for September. A friend had one similar that I just loved and it took me a while to work out how to sew it, so the bags would all be joined, but now … Continue reading
Hi everyone! I’m Jann from Newton Custom Interiors. I LOVE to make pillows, and today I’m excited to share with you how to make a flanged pillow. This is a great pillow! The flange adds some interest to this type of pillow, and I love adding cording around the outside … Continue reading
Working on quilts has proven to be difficult. The slightest rustle of fabric and Oliver is all over it, whether its at the sewing machine, being layered out on the table, laid out for photographs, or freshly out of the wash. He has truly found his happy place. Except not … Continue reading
I’ve got a very special pattern for you this month. It’s another bag, but this one is just a little bit different, with some new techniques for you to try out and a different look to most that have come before. You’ll need accurate cutting and sewing skills for this … Continue reading
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