Spring Sewing Projects

Embellish a pair of pillows with basic hand-embroidery stitches.

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Practice your embroidery with a flower pincushion featuring both machine- and hand-stitched embellishments. 

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Wrap a notebook for class or work with a cover that has a butterfly block front pocket.

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Personalize a purchased reusable carryall by machine-appliquéing whimsical shapes on one side.

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Use fusible and dimensional appliqué techniques to add textural petals.

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Choose lime green and teal prints for the baskets and a gray print for the sashing to construct a pillow cover that has a modern feel.

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Turn precut 10" squares into cute pot holders that make great gifts! Tuck a recipe into the pot holder pocket to give the recipient culinary inspiration.

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Stitch up a whole flock of chicks-they take so little time and not much fabric.

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Use these pincushion patterns to create handmade gifts for quilters. Select bits of ribbon, rickrack, and fabric from a memorable event, or choose trims in colors that complement sewing room decor.

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Use two easy stitches to create a lovely tulip design in redwork on a tea towel.

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Gather a selection of spring fabrics, make yo-yos, and secure them to foam eggs with buttons and bead-topped pins to create an easy holiday centerpiece.

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Arrange brightly colored hexagons to mimic flowers and leaves to create a pillow perfect for spring.

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Keep a spool of thread, needles, and pins safe at hand in this embellished wool take-along.

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Wool, cotton, and vintage buttons come together quickly as framed wall art with this basket of everlasting blooms.

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This pillow combines patchwork pieces and hand embroidery with a stitched quote celebrating the season.

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Make a sophisticated style statement on a budget with classic accent pillows.

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Hand-stitch the first blooms of spring from easy-to-work-with wool.

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Easy-to-create, machine-couched springtime tulips dance atop piped or bead-trimmed pillows.

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Update a purchased cardigan, pillow, or decor item with fabric rosettes to give it a fashion-forward look.

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Mix cotton, wool, and delicate beads for a needle with whimsical flowers.

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Spruce up a plain T-shirt with a scrappy, fusible butterfly appliqué. Mix and match appliqué colors and tees to make a design that suits your style.

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