Tutorial - How to Make a Reusable Bowl Cover

Make covers in fabrics of your choice

Tutorial at The Seaman Mom Blog

"Fabric bowl covers are less wasteful than plastic wrap to cover leftovers. Create a personalized fabric bowl cover so that you can tote your side dishes to potlucks and barbecues in style... I love soup in any season, be it cold or hot, chicken, tomato, vegetables, beef etc. But fall and winter feel so much more special with a bowl of my favorite soup, enjoyed in front of the fireplace".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Bread Basket Cover

Load up a bowl with rolls, and keep them warm

Tutorial at Patchwork Posse Blog

"Rolls are one of my favorite things to make….but they sure do get cool quick!  The solution?  A bread basket cover.  This little thing can be sewn up pretty quick and because the ends are little flaps, they can cover any size of roll mound or bowl that you are using to store them".... Read more

Tutorial - Make a Centerpiece from a Tea Towel

Fill with slices of bread, nuts, sugared almonds, a candle, etc.

Tutorial at One O Blog

"Preparing a (cute) last minute table setting can be challenging if you, like me, have small supplies in table decor. Centerpieces are usually important aspects of the table, weather they’re just decorative or pretty and functional. So having a chance to make one up from things you have at home sounds like savour to me! With this easy tutorial we’re going to make a basket from just folding a tea towel. No cute ones like ours at home? Grab a square napkin instead and jump to point 2".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Wire Place Card Holder

Use for dinner parties, craft parties, weddings, or any other special occasion

Tutorial at The Curious Life of Lisa Blog

"Lately, I've been trying to flex my creative muscles more and I'm truly loving it.  Every easter my family have a big meal to celebrate Easter and every year I try to come up with different ways to dress the table. This year I've found a cute and simple way to add interest to the table. Now don't get me wrong, my immediate family is small and after my 24 years of life I know their names. However, I just think place cards make any event more personal. It gives the impression that everything is carefully planned and thought out".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a No Sew Fabric Napkin

Batiks and kona cottons (both reversible fabrics) would be good for this project.

Tutorial at Muslin and Merlot Blog

"You're the hostess with the most-est! Make coordinating no-sew dinner napkins for every dinner party you throw. You will need: Cutting mat, Ruler, Rotary cutter with Pinking blade, 1/2 yard of fabric for 2 napkins (17" x 17").  Further details below. Keep these details in mind while choosing fabric for napkins: Find a woven fabric, not a knit. Knits are more 'drapey' and won't make good napkins.  Look for either a dyed fabric or a subtle print on a white/cream background. This way, the napkin will look (mostly) the same from both the front and the back".... Read more