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
Boudoir Pillow with Button Closure Tutorial
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
DIY Upholstered Sofa
What do you get when you take a faded tapestry covered camelback sofa … … add some turquoise cotton velvet 98″ Ikea Sanela Curtains … … plus 150 French Natural Tacks from Fabric Farms Interiors and a little Nesting Place confidence? Answer: A fun and inexpensive updated sofa. This post isn’t so much a tutorial as encouragement, because if I can do this… Read More
Valentine Heart Pillow Tutorial
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
Tips for Adding Lace Trim to Pillowcases
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
Anthro-Inspired Pom Pom Table Runner
Anthro-Inspired Pom Pom Table Runner When I saw the Nomades Table Runner at Anthropologie, I fell in love. It had colorful layers of pom-pom trim that added the perfect playful touch of whimsy to what was otherwise a plain white table runner. I new I could create a version that would be just as cute and more affordable for my budget. Nomades… Read More