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Fabric and textile ideas that make a home feel finished.

Fabric Wall Art: Simple Projects for a Cosy Home
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Fabric Wall Art: Simple Projects for a Cosy Home

Stretched panels and mini quilts: fabric art that warms a bare wall.

Sewing Cushion Covers That Last
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Sewing Cushion Covers That Last

Envelope backs, piping and hidden zips: cushion covers with a tidy finish.

Table Runners and Placemats for Every Season
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Table Runners and Placemats for Every Season

Quick table linens: sizes to cut, fabrics that wear well and quilted finishes.

Sewing Machine Care: Keeping It Running for Years
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Sewing Machine Care: Keeping It Running for Years

A short weekly routine that saves a machine from a costly repair.

Setting Up a Small Sewing Room
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Setting Up a Small Sewing Room

A workable sewing corner: light, surface, storage and a chair that behaves.

Upcycling Fabric Scraps: Clever Ways to Use Every Piece
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Upcycling Fabric Scraps: Clever Ways to Use Every Piece

Sort, cut, sew: what to make from the pieces left over from bigger projects.