Happy Valentine’s Day!

Happy Valentines Day! These hanging hearts are a fun craft for today.  All I did was cut out different sizes of heart.  Then I starched them like crazy and ironed them.  If you have fabric stiffener then that’s even better.  Then just make a seam down the center to hold them together (fabric glue also…

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and what better time is there to make a craft for that special someone? Or, better yet, just make one for yourself! Here are some 5 sweet linen craft ideas that are full of love.  Japanese Kanzashi Flowers: Instead of the typical bouquet of flowers, why not try…

We receive bunches of emails all the time asking us how to sew duvet covers.  The main problem seems to be trying to figure out a way to make a cover with linen that is 59 inches wide.  Today, we are going to solve this problem!  Making a duvet cover may appear like a daunting…

Sometimes I like to just get out my needle and thread and start sewing something just for fun.  These mushrooms are the perfect thing when I find myself in that mood. Getting back to the basics with some good ol’ hand-stitching is just the thing I need after more intense sewing projects.  Grabbing that needle and…

In just five minutes you can recreate this gorgeous wrap scarf. Wait, it gets better.You only need one yard of linen for this scarf.  There is no measuring, no sewing, and hardly any cutting.  This really is simplicity at its finest. I’ve been reserving my yard of IL041 linen in Fog for quite some time…

It is finally time for one of our yarn dye linens to get the spotlight!  This linen features a beautiful checkered pattern that is perfect for a set of napkins. I added a fun, yellow trim to border this easy-to-make set of napkins.  This is a great tutorial on how to use bias tape, which,…

One of my favorite trends right now is the high-low skirt.  I love how the longer tail of this skirt creates a carefree vibe and stylish touch.  The design is really easy to sew, making it the perfect DIY for this week. The color is this brilliant new orange shade from our new lightweight linen,…

Today’s post is all about having fun with different shades of blue linen in order to make a useful and beautiful additions to your dining table.  Blue is the perfect color to use to decorate your table no matter what the season is.  It is the ideal year-round color! I’ve chosen an array of blue…

In order to get into the spirit of our Blue Bliss Sale, I wanted to post an easy and fun craft that uses different shades of blue linen.  The Blue Bliss Sale starts tomorrow and goes on for only 3 days.  You can get any shade of blue linen, in any weight, for 10% off during this…

Curtains may seem intimidating to make and easy to put off- trust me, I procrastinated making my own curtains for months! ‘ I finally made some curtains for my place and could not understand why I avoided this project for so long. ‘ They literally took no time at all to make! The first step is to…

The Lush Green Sale is going on this week and I decided to get in the spirit of things with a craft using green linen. This handy linen sack can be used in so many different ways.  It is the perfect reusable bag for your sack lunch or a great way to store fruits in…

Color blocking is a one of my favorite trends right now.  I love the striking combination of two contrasting colors!  Whether it was making its way down the runway or gracing the red carpet; color blocking has been making a big statement in the fashion world. Today I am making a really simple bag with…

You may recall my excitement over Fabrics-Store.com’s new color selection for linen. ‘ Once I viewed all the dazzling colors, I knew I had to come up with an easy craft to showcase them QUICK! I know I have done flowers in the past (the Kanzashi flower post), but can there really be too many variations…