Sewing category

  • DIY Inspiration: Cut Felt Gift Bags

    Now these are a cute way to bring a bottle or wine or other hostess gift. Snowburst felt bags from Crate and Barrel. A strong, thick felt might be a little tricky to cut, so I might not do something ...
    Nov 21, 2012 1 Comment

  • Handmade Christmas Stocking Inspirations

    Currently, Matt and I have stockings we bought at Target when we first got married. I keep thinking someday I’ll make us a new set, then suddenly it’s the holidays and I’ve run out ...
    Nov 19, 2012 2 Comments

  • DIY Inspiration: Holiday Pillows

    How fun are these holiday pillows from Garnet Hill? These are hooked like a rug, but I think you could easily get the same whimsical look using felt appliqués. The remind me a lot of the Pop Art Pee...
    Nov 14, 2012 No Comments

  • Project: Yarn Sack

    When I travel, I tend to throw whatever knitting project I’m taking with me in my computer bag. Often that means my yarn gets messed up while I’m searching for something else in the bag or...
    Nov 13, 2012 14 Comments

  • Advent Calendar Project – Week 21

    (Every week until December 1st we will be making a small Christmas ornament that can be used in our Pocket Advent Calendar. Join us in making all 24 or just pick and choose your favorites.) This week&...
    Nov 09, 2012 13 Comments

  • DIY Inspiration: Holiday Gift Pillows

    I always find inspiration for things to make from Garnet Hill. They are just previewing their holiday items and already I have so many ideas. These gift pillow would be a snap to make. A few thrifted...
    Nov 08, 2012 No Comments

  • Handmade Holiday – Holiday Decor Project Index

    Over the last two years we’ve shared quite a few tutorials and patterns for holiday decorations. With the season upon us, we thought we’d compile links to all of them in one place for you....
    Nov 05, 2012 No Comments

  • Halloween 2012: Word Girl

    In our early discussions of costumes, Jambi said “I want to be a super hero.” I jumped on that and said “What about Word Girl”, which rendered her momentarily speechless with a...
    Oct 31, 2012 5 Comments

  • Iron Craft Challenge #21 – Casserole Cozy

    My Mom has some holders for pyrex pans at her house that allow the glass dishes to go to the table HOT. I took my memories of these as my inspiration, went back to the thick felt, and created one. Fe...
    Oct 23, 2012 1 Comment

  • Project: Yellow Brick Road to Dorothy Dress

    She has already been Dorothy before. Dorothy, at 8 months. Scarecrow (TINY! Gasp!) Then, we were invited to the San Francisco Symphony night with The Wizard of Oz! And it was time for another Doroth...
    Oct 19, 2012 2 Comments