Customizable Paint Deck. Do you ever find yourself shopping for furniture or textiles for your home and wish that you had a your paint colors with you to refer to? I know I do. Here's an quick, portable, $2 project to remedy that. Start by taping off a group of paint stirrer sticks from the hardware store. Grab your different wall colors. I keep a little of each one in labeled mason jars above my microwave. Paint the bottom portion of the stirrer sticks. Add a metal ring. Write the names and brand of your paint on the backside of each stick. Now you have your own customizable paint deck to refer to. Thrifty and Chic: Headboard upgrade...for cheap! I loved my bedroom before but it just always felt like something was missing....maybe color on the walls? Well, I'm not quite ready to take that big step, so as you can see below, I figured I would add my own color via a sheet draped over my headboard. It worked for a little bit, until I got tired of the dang thing always moving.
So, I made my own headboard sans moving the sheet :) Supplies needed: plywood cut to size (they cut it at the homedepot for you), 2x4s cut in half, brown sheet or fabric of your liking, batting, pretty decorative buttons, staple gun, hot glue gun, drill, screws, tape measure and so on... I didn't want to spend a whole lot of moola on batting, which can be quite pricey, so I just folded the amount I had in half and stapled it in the center of the plywood. I then wrapped my $4 sheet (yes, it was cheaper than fabric and much wider) around the board and stapled it on the back side making sure the corners were crisp and it pulled tightly. Here's the finished product: A Tweed Pouf Ottoman - an Easy Chunky Knit. Yippee! It's time for another chunky knit. When I started teaching knitting locally at Common Threads, I wanted to pick a project that would really catch the eye, but was easy enough for beginners. I thought a knitted pouf was perfect. I found a free pattern for a pouf on Pickles, a beautiful Norwegian yarn company–their pouf pattern is named Puff Daddy.
It is beautifully done with their new Fat & Happy yarn, which looks amazing though a tad on the pricey side for me. Pickles' pattern was straight-forward and easy to follow, but not detailed enough for my liking and for teaching purposes. Pickles uses 1 strand of their Fat & Happy in their latest Puff Daddy pattern. Yarn Requirements: 12 x 6oz/170g (106 yds/97m) Lion Brand Yarn Thick & Quick Needles: Size 19 (15mm) Gauge: 6.25 stitches and 11 rows across 4 inches of garter stitch. Pouf Measurements: 24" diameter, 14" high. Directions: Cast on 42 stitches (instead of Pickles' 35) and knit in garter stitch for approximately 50 inches. Puff Daddy - knitted stool. Puff is the Norwegian word for stool. We really liked the pouf from Christien Meinderstsma, but it´s way out of our price range. This simple pattern for a knitted stool has much thinner yarn, but the budget is just as thin;) Nice to rest your legs on, and very popular for the kids.
What we used:Eskimo, 18 balls (Or yarn suitable for US #13 needles)Acrylic yarn would probably be a really good alternative, as it´s a piece of furnitureUS #19 circular needles2 cheap duves (feather and down) How we did it:Cast on 35 stitches using three threads.Knit the garter stitch until you´ve knitted all the balls, and there is just enough yarn left to asseble the stool. You now have ONE rectangular piece.Cast off loosely. Assemble the short sides (35 stitch side) as neatly as you can. Assemble the first long side. Stuff the duves into the stool. Assemble the other end in the same manner as the first. And there you go! This is a free stool knitting pattern from pickles.no. Knit Pouf. Whether you are looking to get into knitting or sewing you can find discount fabric online to help you save money on any project. What’s more fun than a silly, round pouf? Not much, that’s what.
The one I made is relatively small – perfect for my toddler’s tush or as a playful accent pillow. The pattern, however, can easily be enlarged to create an even bigger pouf for your bum. Now get to pouffin’! Materials: Circular or double pointed needles, US 15 Yarn sized accordingly Tapestry needle Stuffing Directions: 1. 2. Row 1: *K2, P2* until end of rowRow 2: K1, *P2, K2* until one stitch is left, K1 3. 4. 5. Sitting Pretty: 25 Perfect DIY Pouf Tutorials. By Jaime Morrison Curtis | What is round and puffy and doubles as a foot rest, pet bed, floor cushion, throw pillow, reading nook, landing and launching pad? Give up? That’s right this little round burst of color we call a pouf. For adults it’s a great place to rest your tired feet and adds to the home decor. For kids it’s a much different story. Poufs just happen to be the perfect size for leaping onto, rolling across the floor and crawling all over.
Either way you look at it a pouf can be enjoyed by the young and old (including your pets) and looks great in a home. Nggallery id=’122662′ Pouf 101 Brighten up your home with a color wheel pouf. Poufs for Kids This adorable pouf was made for a little man who likes to spend all day sitting at his train table. Getting Tribal This pouf proves that a unique fabric can really make it pop. Like Jaime on Facebook Follow Jaime on Twitter 25 DIY Summertime Sandboxes 25 Beautiful Rooftop Gardens to Inspire and Admire 25 Fun an Flirty Spring Nails.
How to make a jumper pouffe. MaterialsA very large jumper, with a front body area at least 56cm x 74cm and an arm 42cm around. If you can't find one this big, buy two. Make the pattern pieces (steps 1-7) before you go jumper hunting 120cm x 120cm of cotton fabric for lining; an old bed sheet would be idealSewing threadLots of stuffing such old pillows, towels, clothes, bedding etc, or you can buy foam pieces or polyester fibre fillTwo A2-size pieces of thin paper, such as newsprint Tools50cm piece of string RulerTape measureSewing machine Scissors Dressmakers' pins Final size 60cm x 26cm 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. Sewing 101: fabric boxes. It seems no matter what I do, I can never get a handle on all the tiny odds and ends that accumulate around my house.
From craft materials to hair ties, the bits and bobs are constantly trying to take over, so in the never-ending quest to corral them, these little fabric bins were born. You can make one of these soft boxes in almost no time, and in almost any size, so you can customize them to perfectly fit whatever you need to hold. Top each one off with a label holder (also customizable in any shade of the rainbow, thanks to nail polish), and you’ll have a leg up on clutter . . . for a little while, at least. — Brett Bara Read the full how-to after the jump . . . Materials a sturdy fabric, such as canvasthread to matchsewing machine, iron and basic sewing supplieslabel holdersnail polish (optional) 1. I couldn’t find label holders in a color I liked, so I decided to customize my own by painting them with neon pink nail polish. 2.
Begin with any size square or rectangle fabric you like. Fabric Storage Bag. Easy DIY Lamp Shades. Adding color, pattern & texture to a room is easy, with these self decorated lamp shades. I will teach you the techniques & tricks to creating your own retro, modern, country, chic, & eclectic lamp shade. 1. Cut pressure-sensitive styrene into panels slightly larger than the sides of the lampshade frame using a rotary cutter and cutting mat.
Iron the fabric. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. Shoeexplosion.png 745×1,668 pixels. Upholstered Headboard Tutorial | Sawdust and Embryos. Things move a little slower around these parts, with newborn twins and the corresponding 16 diaper changes a day… but I’ve finally finished the upholstered headboard! I know you’re thrilled! Well this headboard was a no-brainer… we had leftover damask fabric (from the nursery curtains) that I’m totally in love with. And the pattern fit perfectly with the 10″ x 10″ squares of wood that we already had pre-cut and lying around. You can use as many or as little fabrics as you want. It just depends on the look you’re going for. The following tutorial is for a queen size upholstered headboard. Twin–39 inchesFull–54 inchesQueen–60 inches King–76 inches California King–72 inches If you don’t have a table saw, start with having your local lumber yard cut 18 squares (10×10) of 1/4″ wood.
I started by cutting my fabric in 13″ squares, 18 in all. Then I lined up the 10″ board on my fabric so that the design was perfectly centered. I cornered off the top the same way I did the bottom. And… at night. DIY Chair Upholstery Step-By-Step Guide - Better Homes and Gardens - BHG.com. DIY: Using IKEA Shelf Unit as Storage Bench Better Homes & Gardens. How to Reupholster a Chair - Step by Step. Step 1: Gather materials and prep the seat board If you have upholstered chair seats that are stained, worn out or just plain ugly, there's no need to call a pro.
You can do a first-class upholstery job yourself, even if you have zero experience. Don't worry about making mistakes; you can correct them by prying out staples and starting over. If the chair is fairly new, you can simply cover the existing fabric with new material. But it usually makes sense to tear off the old fabric and replace the foam padding, since most foam has a life span of only five to 10 years. Many fabric stores carry foam and upholstery fabric, but for the best selection and advice, start with an upholstery store (under “Upholstery Fabrics” in the Yellow Pages).
Turn the chair upside down and remove the screws that fasten the seat to the chair frame. Step 2: Reupholster the seat 1 of 4 Photo 1: Cut the foam, batting and fabric Cut the foam about 1/2 in. larger than the wood seat. 2 of 4 Photo 2: Staple the fabric. Piped Bench Cushion–{Pretty Handy Girl} | The CSI Project. More inspiration for a sewing room « Handmade with joy. Posted by Lova on February 29, 2008 I finally made time to take pictures of my beloved sewing studio but the weather was tipically english (grey and rainy!)
So my pictures were not good. See what I mean! I made the necklace a while ago, it’s made of sterling silver and a light topaz, the topaz was faceted for a ring but I had it drilled so that I can use it for a necklace. So I’ll start again with the pictures as soon the weather is sunnier. PS: in case you are wondering why I haven’t blogged much lately, it’s because I’m super busy at the moment, finishing an end of year accounts (one of my volunteering jobs for a charity) and preparing a counselling workshop that I’m going to teach in a few weeks time. Like this: Like Loading... About the Project | Float Rope Baskets. This whole project began over a casual meeting in Somesville, Maine between a lobster fisherman (Eric), a basket weaver (Richard), a retailer (Sue), and an administrative pro (Heather).
Totally spontaneous and unplanned - an extended family getting together for dinner. Grandparents, children, grandchildren ! Many of us are aware of the government ban on the use of floating rope (float rope) in the lower part of lobster-trap gear to Save the Whales. Several companies have used this cast-off rope to make door mats. So Richard and Eric went off to Eric's shop to see what kind of a basket could be made out of Eric's surplus float rope. That first basket was a keeper, if not quite a Nobel-prize winner! And thus the Float-Rope Basket Project was born. The project has grown into a true community effort operating out of a boathouse on the shore of Little Cranberry Island: • Cast-off float rope is proveded by lobster fishermen (and women) living in the coastal and island communities of Maine. Crocheted Sisal Rug.
How to make a doormat out of recycled ROPE! Hello Everyone! In this instructable, I will show you how to make a dootmat entirely out of rope! Here is a list of the materials that you will need: 13 - 1 inch diameter pipe; 24' in length ( I used left over copper pipe.) 70-100 feet of synthetic rope. ( The rope must be able to be melted together.) 1 - 2x3 or 2x4; 32 inches in length. 1 - piece of partical board/scrap wood/plywood; roughtly 1'6"x4' 2 - Clamps or folding chairs. ( A table or work bench will also be needed if using clamps.) 1 - Lit candle 1 - Pair of Strong cutting shears. 1 - 1 inch diameter drill bit 1 - yard stick or equivilent. 2 - 2 inch screws And some various tools ( pencil, drill, etc.)
Rag bath mat tutorial - A Common Thread. I’ll start my first post back with a finished project/tutorial! A few weeks ago, my boyfriend and i were planning to throw out this huge king size comforter. it was just so much fabric though, that i couldn’t bear to part with it. so it sat beside the doorway for about a week, before it came to me. rag bath mat. so, i bought the gigantic knitting needles - size 19! Ripped the comforter, made yarn from the fabric strips, and knit it up into a mat for my bathroom floor! Before  After i followed the tutorial by cocoknits, but here’s what i did.i started by cutting little slits at every 1.5” increment. then, i ripped with my hands each strip until i had a whole bunch of strips. ripping with your hands is MUCH easier than actually cutting the strips, and more accurate too. it rips right along the grainline perfectly so you have very even strips…and it’s FAST. it also makes a very gratifying noise. then, put the first strip through the slit in the 2nd strip.
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