Cross-stitch stool
Don't confine your cross-stitch skills to fabric. Stitch your furniture as well. Audrey from This Little Street designed this gorgeous stool in an 'Around the world DIY project', which features two...
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One hand-stitched crewel bouquet plus one antique chair equals one stunning piece of handcrafted furniture. Amanda Brown created this heirloom piece using embroidery stitched by her mother. Amanda...
View ArticleMake a slip cover for a stool
A slip-over cover for an old rectangular or square stool will completely transform its appearance from care-worn to cutting edge. Follow Cheryl Owen's (The Little Book of Home Sewing Techniques)...
View ArticleHow to re-cover a drop seat
Tahn Scoon, author of New Vintage, shows us how easy it is to re-cover dining room chairs - or any chair that has a drop seat.
View ArticleWoven wall hanging
Make a one-of-a-kind wall hanging using scraps of yarn, lace and fabric. Dig out your craft stash and use odds and ends to make a unique textile artwork. Experiment with different yarns – smooth,...
View ArticleSound dampening curtains and how they work
One of the simplest solutions to keeping noise at bay is to use sound dampening curtains.
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