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finished potholder

Heart Shaped PotholderThese potholders are easy to make and can easily be customized for your kitchen.

 

The finished Folded Flower Table Runner

Folded Flower Table RunnerThis was a cute and different table runner to make. Reminded me a little bit of paper folding or origami.

 

The completed Strip Block Potholder

Strip Block PotholderI've become interested in quilting and all of the neat ideas for quilt blocks. Because there are so many, I decided I would make a variety of quilt blocks and turn them into potholders so I can try out a lot more designs and it wouldn't be as time consuming.

 

The finished Roll Holder Basket

Roll Holder BasketOld-fashioned roll basket!

 

The completed knot purse.

Knot PurseVery simple, quick-to-sew reversible purse.

 

Mother Goose and her new bonnet.

Mother Goose's New BonnetThis is my old Mother Goose stuffed toy I had as a child in the late 50's, early 60's. She was missing her bonnet so I decided to make her one. I found what the original bonnet looked like but came up with this simple bonnet that could also be used for a doll.

 

Tissue Case with Pocket - finished case

Tissue Case with PocketI learned how to make tissue case covers years ago from my mother. This one is a little different from the ones she used to make because it has a pocket on one side to hold chapstick, hand sanitizer, or a small bottle of lotion. These are great to have in your purse when you need extra supplies. They are easy enough for the beginning seamstress to make.

 

bag with toiletries

Washcloth Gift BagThis easy to sew gift bag is perfect for a giving bathroom related items such as fancy soap, candles, potpourri, lotion, etc. It makes a great little travel bag for toiletry items too.

 

Fabric Door Silencer

Fabric Door SilencerMaking it out of my son's room when he was sleeping was always a challenge. It seemed like no matter how hard I tried, the door latch would make too much noise. After seeing some ideas online, I created this fabric latch silencer. It works really well and its cute too!

 

hand warmer in hand

Simple Heart Hand WarmersThese heart hand warmers make great gifts and are a nice way to use up fabric scraps.

 

finished pillow form

Small Handmade Pillow FormIn preparation for a project I am making, I needed a 6 x 8 inch pillow. Making my own pillow form was the obvious way to begin.

 

kindle in pouch 1

Padded Kindle PouchI recently made a Padded iPad Pouch and the pattern also included directions for making a Kindle Pouch. It is perfect for protecting your Kindle!

 

Dog Poop Bag Dispenser

Dog Poop Bag DispenserWe recently bought a package of dog poop bags with a dispenser. The dispenser broke almost immediately, leaving us with a bunch of bag rolls without a way to carry them with us. I designed this easy to make fabric pouch that clips to our leash.

 

Finished views of the Handcrafted Personal Diary Supplies.

Handcrafted Personal DiaryA step by step guide to make your very own handcrafted personal diary!

 

Icepack Cover step 4

Ice Pack CoverWhile making a cover for your ice packs may have already occurred to many of you, it hadn't for me. After constantly trying to wrap towels around packs over and over all day and night for hubby's leg after knee surgery, it finally occurred to me to just sew a cover for each pack...

 

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Photo of a Denim Dimetrodon Toy

Denim DinosaursStuffed denim shelf dinosaurs for room accents.

 

A grilling apron made out of blue jeans

Grilling Apron from Blue JeansThis is a quick apron to sew together for backyard grilling. Use the legs and seats of the jeans and sew together to make the width of the apron.

 

denim cozy with a large button

Denim Coffee CozyThis is a denim coffee cozy for those fancy hot coffees sold at coffee bars or the frozen ones that are so good! Take the cardboard coffee cup you kept from the last coffee you enjoyed and use the paper cozy as a template for your coffee cozy.

 

fabric grocery bag with contrasting straps

Fabric Grocery BagLay out material and cut out body of bag. With contrasting material cut out lining and straps. Fold bag, right sides together, sew sides, at bottom of bag, sew corners, 1 inch, cut off access.

 

Make Reusable Absorbent Towels

Make Reusable Absorbent TowelsDo you use a lot of paper towels? Here's a way to help cut down and save money in the process. Get some flannel and some terry cloth from the fabric store; about 3 yards of each.

 

watermelon and orange slice placemats

Fruit Slice PlacematsA fun and quick craft you can vary just by changing the fabrics. Either enlarge my pattern or draw a wedge shape. By changing the fabrics, you can have a watermelon, an orange, lemon, apple, or whatever fruit you like.

 

Photo fo the finished craft apron.

Craft ApronKeep those tools handy at classes or out of the way of little fingers at home with this simple apron. Working the front of your apron, you will make several pleated pockets to hold pencils, stick glue etc. How many you want really determines the length you cut this piece.

 

Finished bag.

Canvas Bag ProjectThis is a really simple project that requires no real pattern and once you feel comfortable, you can just cut freehand and "eyeball-it"

 

Gingham basket liner.

Spring Basket LinerSewing a liner for an old basket to give it new life and purpose. Gather spring-like fabrics and old baskets to pick from. Draw around the bottom of the basket and add 1 inch to allow for seams. Cut out.

 

colorful fabric book cover

Fabric Book CoverThis is a nice gift and takes about an hour to create. I would like to make fabric book cover/carriers with straps for gifts. Does anyone have a pattern or directions?

 

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