Upholstery Glossary–Part I
Re-holstering is a wonderful way to make older furniture more stylish or more fun. Whether you plan on re-upholstering a piece yourself or plan on simply picking out the fabric and letting a professional upholsterer do the work, an understanding…
Popular A-line Style Patterns
The A-line or princess style will never go out of style because it is elegant and figure flattering for women of any shape or size. If you are looking for a new dress pattern to sew for fall consider this…
Detachable Collars—a New Fall Trend
Simplicity pattern 1727 features a simple, basic collar that can be made in variety of styles. Remember back in the 1980s when lacy, detachable crocheted collars became a trend to liven up your wardrobe. I loved these collars and my…
Black and White adds Fresh Sophistication
Black and white is a striking color palette for your entire home. While not a traditional color combo for the home, black and white makes a memorable impression from the living room to the bedroom to the bathroom. This color…
Flannel for Quilts
Notice how the bottom quilt is tied, rather than quilted. The first quilts were simply made of scrapes of fabric left over after the making of garments, but today most people think of cotton prints when they think of…
Hollywood Regency Style makes a Comeback
If you love old movies from the 1930s and 1940s, Hollywood Regency Style may appeal to you. Never completely out of style, Hollywood Regency style is making a big comeback as people seek a return to elegance. Hollywood Regency…
Incredible Sale on McCalls Patterns
From today until September 20, most McCalls Patterns are on sale for only $1.44 through their website. This is an incredible bargain. Choose from adult apparel, children’s apparel, craft patterns, and more. Browse the sale, buy some patterns and then…
Burlap and Jute for Fall/Winter Gardening Tasks
Generations of gardeners have used burlap for various gardening tasks. Burlap is woven from environmentally-friendly natural jute fiber which is obtained from the skin of plants in the genus Corchorus. Many plants in the genus are edible and are used…
10 Great Burlap & Jute Projects
We’ve compiled this list with the hope that it will inspire your future burlap crafting. These projects utilize a variety of our burlap and jute products, including burlap fabric, burlap bags, jute webbing, and jute twine. Burlap and jute…