Shelley from 7 Layer Studio made this table runner as part of her Halloween decor. The zig-zagging stripes are actually ribbon that she stitched down to a solid piece of fabric. Fabulous!! See more pictures and read about her project at…
Tutorial: Hot water bottle cover from an old sweater
Instead of sending a moth-eaten sweater to the trash bin, why not use it to create a cover for your hot water bottle? Grayvyxn shares a tutorial on Wardrobe Refashion showing you how. Get the tutorial.
[photo from Wardrobe Refashion]
Tutorial: Onesie Halloween costumes for baby
Vickie Howell shares some tutorials on PBS Parents showing how to make all four of these Halloween costumes for baby – Strong Man, Munchkin, Wee Witch and Baby Sasquatch. They are all based on the perennial favorite baby garment – the…
Tutorial: Simple Trick or Treat tote
Reprodepot shows how to make this simple tote bag, perfect for carrying your goodies while out trick-or-treating. Get the tutorial.
[photo from Reprodepot.com blog]
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Tutorial: Ruffled scarf from a sweater
Lookie what she made: Holiday burlap table runner
Sarah from Create Everyday made this holiday table runner from burlap and contrasting ribbon. I love the contrast of the rustic burlap with the refined look of grosgrain ribbon. See more photos (and find out how she did it) at Create…
Free pattern: Felt business card wallet with mushroom
Wee Folk Art shares a free pattern for making this felt business card wallet with a polka-dotted mushroom applique. Cuteness! Go to the free pattern.
[photo from Wee Folk Art]
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…Tutorial: Ruffled tulle wrap with fabric flowers
Karlene from Karlene’s Workshop made this lovely ruffled tulle wrap for her niece and has written up a tutorial showing how she did it. I love the gathered fabric flowers! Though this is sized for a little girl, you could easily…
Tutorial: Patchwork and ric-rac tea towels
Tutorial: Rock a bye baby bibs with guitar applique
Vegbee from Blueprints shares a tutorial and pattern for these rock a bye baby bibs, perfect for all the cool babies and parents that you know. She’s got patterns for an acoustic guitar (shown here) and an electric guitar. Go to the…
Tutorial: Bear baby hat from knit fabric
Little Birdie Secrets shares a tutorial for making these sweet bear hats for little babies. The soft hats will help keep baby’s head warm, and the little ears sticking out the top are sure to elicit an “awwww…” Go to the…
Tutorial: Make a gathered skirt from a large scarf
Elizabeth from Absinthe and Orange shows how to refashion a large scarf into a short gathered skirt. You could spend a lot of money to get a similar skirt from a trendy boutique, but why do that when the refashion is…
Tutorial: Stacked fabric Christmas trees
For every major holiday, I like to make at least one handmade decoration. Even though it’s not yet Halloween, I think I’ve found the Christmas decoration that I need to make for this year. (I’m sure I’ll make others, but…
Tutorial: Simple Trick-or-Treat sack from a bandana
Fawnda from Fireflies & Jellybeans shows how to make this simple Trick-or-Treat bag from a Halloween themed bandana. You can find these bandanas at the craft stores for a song. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Fireflies & Jellybeans]
…Tutorial: Scarves, throw pillows, and neck pillows from old tees
Head over to Courage to Create for some cool ideas for repurposing your old t-shirts. They have links to video tutorials showing how to make this patchwork pillow, a neck pillow, and scarves. Look for t-shirts with bold graphics, as they…
Tutorial: Pillow cover with pom pom trim
Jaime from Prudent Baby made this pom pom pillow as an accent for her baby daughter’s room. Because it was intended for a baby’s room, she created it as a pillow cover with removable insert. Now she has a super cute pillow that…
Tutorial: Hostess apron with tiered ruffles
Tutorial: Little girl’s mermaid tail
Marisa from Elegant Bloggery shows how to make this mermaid tail. Make one for your little girl and she can pretend to live under the sea. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Elegant Bloggery]
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…Tutorial: Patchwork bread bag
Katie f rom Adelaide Lemonade shows how to make this patchwork bread bag for her homemade bread. Make a bread bag and fill it with a fresh baked loaf for an awesome hostess or housewarming gift! Go to the tutorial.
[photo from…
Tutorial: Gadget cozy from a vintage napkin
What better way to carry your personal electronics than in a gadget cozy made out of a vintage napkin? I love the juxtaposition of the new and the old, the cutting edge and the repurposed. Meet Me at Mike’s has the…