Specialty Crafts

4th of July Pinwheel Wall Hanging Skill Level: Novice Celebrate your freedom this year by creating a red, white and blue square quilt. This patriotic piece can be used as a table topper or wall hanging sure to spark interest from your summertime guests. Pattern can be reproduced for personal (not for sale) use. For more patterns by Sheila, visit her blog at: http://sheilareinke.wordpress.com/ More >

Bunny Placemats Skill Level: Intermediate Easter – no matter what else this holiday means to you, it often means family, and plenty of young children. Here are some fun placemats that the kids will love to use – and with the cute bunny faces on them, they could be used throughout the spring! Easter Placemats – this project will instruct you on how to make a set of adorable bunny placemats, with a carrot pocket that’s great for silverware! More >

Chenille Christmas Stocking Skill Level: Intermediate This elegant Christmas stocking is sure to add a bit of luxury to your holidays. Faux chenille gives it softness and an old fashioned look, while metallic thread adds sparkle to decorate your mantel. More >

Christmas Santa Sack Skill Level: Intermediate When the kids were little, Santa left his Sack under our tree filled with the most treasured presents. Every year since, we’ve been leaving Santa’s Sack out for him and he continues to fill it with a special gift for each of our children. Start your own holiday tradition by stitching up Santa’s Sack to surprise the little ones in your family. More >

Christmas Table Runner and Placemats Skill Level: Intermediate This Christmas Blossom is a classic and simple circular quilt pattern, sometimes called Pumpkin Pie, which is quilted as you go. Try it with silks or satins for a festive look. More >

Christmas Tree Ornament Skill Level: Beginner Use up all those left over Christmas fabric scraps and create these fun little Dimensional Tree Ornaments! These small trees can be used as ornaments or attach to gifts for a decorative and personal touch. More >

Festive Mantle Scarf Skill Level: Intermediate Any holiday gathering calls for eye-catching decorations, particularly when guests will be over. This mantle scarf is both impressive and fast to make. It can be easily adapted to any season or holiday simply by changing the fabrics. It's also a great way to create the look of a scalloped edge. More >

Fleece Foldelope Skill Level: Beginner Take all those fleece scraps and create this fun "no-sew" foldelope - a folded envelope that can be used to hold many different things - from CD's to greeting cards, small gifts, photographs, scissors, even money. The foldelope is easy to make and attractive to use. Have fun decorating your finished project with beatiful ribbons and closures. More >

Fleece Gift Bags Skill Level: Beginner Fleece is so easy to work with and these cute gift bags are no exception. Cut them out using decorative edge blades for a unique look. More >

Fleece Gift Pouch Skill Level: Beginner Just the thing for those small but sweet Holiday gifts! These easy pouches require no sewing and only a few tools to complete. You’ll want to make one for everybody on your Christmas list! More >

Fleece Miniature Tree Garland Skill Level: Beginner Miniature trees are very popular during the holidays and it can be fun to make your own decorations. Stitch up this cute and quick garland that’s just the right size for your tabletop tree. More >

Fleece Shaggy Throw Skill Level: Beginner Cuddle up with this fun and funky new twist on the traditional fleece throw. Great project for beginners and teens because it is so easy, requiring few materials and basic straight stitching. More >

Fleece Tabletop Tree Skirt Skill Level: Beginner This cute tree skirt was designed to use under your miniature tabletop tree and is so easy to make when you use your favorite fleece. Use up your scraps for an old fashioned look, or try lustrous embroidered fleece for an elegant touch. Also looks great on your table as a holiday centerpiece. More >

Halloween Pillowcase Skill Level: Beginner A pillowcase that makes up quickly and easily – and made up in fun halloween prints, it's a great alternative to the store-bought pumpkins for trick or treating. Just think of how much candy the kids can collect in these cases! Consider making the pillowcases up in advance and letting the kids sleep on them to dream of their upcoming treats! More >

Holiday Coasters Skill Level: Beginner Decorate your holiday table with your own designed coasters, or make a set for gifts! More >

Holly Jolly Place Cards Skill Level: Beginner Quick to make! Welcome all your guests to the table…even the ones who show up at the last minute! More >

Invisible Stars Baby Quilt Skill Level: Beginner Whether it’s your first baby and your first quilt, or you need something for a gift, you’ll find this little quilt fun and easy to make. Double the size for a toddler quilt … watch how the stars stretch as you make the quilt larger! More >

Jumbo Holiday Gift Tags Skill Level: Beginner Your family won’t be able to miss their gift when you add these unique gift tags to their packages! More >

Kid's Photo Pillow Skill Level: Beginner This pillow can change it's look as quickly as teen fashions change! Designed with two vinyl pockets for your choice of pictures, the look changes easily by swapping out the photos. What's even better - it's easy to make, a project designed for the beginning sewer - no matter what age! Pattern can be reproduced for personal (not for sale) use. For more patterns by Sheila, see her blog at: http://sheilareinke.wordpress.com/ More >

Kid's Tote Bag Skill Level: Beginner Kid's Tote Bag This simple tote is not only ideal for kids to use, the pattern has been designed for kids to make their own. Sized to easily hold a water bottle and a few other odds and ends, this is a great tote carrying a snack to the game. Pattern designed by Sheila Reinke Pattern can be reproduced for personal (not for sale) use. For more patterns by Sheila, see her blog at: http://sheilareinke.wordpress.com/ More >

Paper Quilted Scrapbook Page - 4th of July Skill Level: Beginner Add a bit of quilting charm to your scrapbook pages by creating your favorite quilt pattern in paper. A great way to showcase your loved photos. More >

Patchwork Hearts Pillows Skill Level: Beginner Perfect for the season, these patchwork pillows are just the thing for your special Valentine. Simple to make, and a great way to use up some of those fabric scraps we’ve all got lying around. A thoughtful way to show someone you care. More >

Patriotic Table Runner Skill Level: Intermediate A great patriotic table runner, consider using outdoors to dress up a drab picnic table, or over a solid colored table cloth to make just the right statement for your event. You’ll be amazed at how quickly this project makes up. This is a fun (and quick!) project to make. One thing that makes it fun is that you sew through the batting and the backing as you go - when you put the last piece on all you have to do is bind the edges because you were quilting as you went! Finished project size: More >

Poinsettias Wall Hanging or Table Runner Skill Level: Intermediate Poinsettias are a symbol of Christmas and what better way to welcome guests to your home than this lovely wall hanging or table runner. Flowers cascading across a white background add to the festive nature of the season. Embossed felt adds to the elegance. More >

Retro Handyman's Apron Skill Level: Beginner Use your favorite retro fabrics to make this useful handyman's apron. All the tools you need for your next project will be within your reach when you place them in the pockets! More >

Reversible Napkins Skill Level: Beginner These reversible napkins will add a lovely touch to your holiday table setting. For added luxury, accent with Pretty Posy Napkin Rings. More >

Reversible Tabletop Tree Skirt Skill Level: Intermediate This reversible tree skirt was designed to use under your miniature tabletop tree. Use up your scraps for an old fashioned look, or try lustrous fabrics in gold and silver for an elegant touch. Also looks great on your table as a holiday centerpiece. More >

Shimmer and Shine Star Ornament Skill Level: Beginner Decorate your home well past the holidays. Invite your guests to take one as they leave. More >

Thanksgiving Turkey Chair Covers Skill Level: Intermediate Add a little humor to your Thanksgiving dinner with this fun dining room seat cover. Fits most standard size chairs, creating a whimsical setting for your family meal. Easy to make too with our sew or no-sew instructions. Crafted out of easy care felt, this turkey would look just as festive in wool or fleece. More >

Valentine Blossom Notecards Skill Level: Beginner Create a lovely flower-shaped Valentine for that someone special with four interlocking paper circles. Using lovely papers this special blossom will convey your true feelings. More >

Valentine Candle Mat Skill Level: Intermediate Show your love with a mat for the table … or add a sleeve for a wall hanging. Fast stitch and flip piecing method makes it quick to sew. Perfect for shower gifts! More >

Wine Cozy Coasters Skill Level: Beginner You have guests over, and everyone has a wine glass, but keeping track of those glasses and getting people to remember to use a coaster is a problem. The wine cozy is an attractive and fun way to solve both problems. More >