DIY, Decor and More
The year that I got married, I worked with some women who were always working on craft projects at lunch. They worked on cross stitch patterns a lot. I was intrigued, so they took me to the local cross stitch shop and I picked out my first project, which I soon discovered I disliked intensely. I thought my eyes were… Read More
Sweet Dreams Pillow Tutorial Here is a quick little pillow to work on while you are at the beach, or sipping sweet tea on the front porch this summer. This project would even be great for a teen or pre-teen to try hand embroidery. There are three different beginner type hand embroidery stitches (I’ve included links to video tutorials.) and five different colors… Read More
Don’t worry. Boudoir just means the size of the pillow which is 12″ x 16″, and you don’t have to have a boudoir to make one. You can use this pillow in any room you want. I promise. I’ve never been a big fan of animal prints, but I was looking for a black and white graphic print to add a little… Read More
Flower Power Pillow Tutorial With the start of spring just a few days away, I am getting ready to welcome it with open arms by adding some cheer around the house in the form of pillows. I was inspired by this kitschy floral throw from Anthropologie. Anthropologie Daisy Patchwork Throw $398 It is reminiscent of grandma’s crochet throws of… Read More
Here is a sweet little decorative pillow tutorial perfect for Valentine’s Day. It is made with wool felt and a technique called reverse applique. Choose any color combination you like. It is simple and fun and I even think you could keep it around all year! Supplies: 2 – 11″ x 15″ pieces of wool felt in any color you like. 1 –… Read More
One of the most popular posts on At Home on the Bay is the Lace Trimmed Pillowcase Tutorial. It’s all about how to make your own standard pillowcase with lace trim and finished seams. There are lots of pictures to follow and it’s a fairly easy project. If you don’t want to make your own pillowcase, but want to add some lace trim… Read More
