35 Lifechanging Ways To Use Everyday Objects. Glass jars turned vintage. Lately I've been intrigued by those lovely vintage blue glass jars you see on the tables of chic outdoor weddings.
I did a little bit of research on these, to see how economical they were in bulk, and found that they can range anywhere from $5-$15 per jar, depending on how rare they are. I was a bit surprised by this, and thought there had to be a better way to achieve the same look, so I went in search of a way to "dye" a regular quart sized jar, to mimic the look of the old Ball Perfect Mason Jars. Here's my photo recap: I used a product called Vitrea 160, which is a transparent color for glass, in a shade called turquoise.
I also purchased some thinner from the same product line, so I could get a really faint look. I flipped my jar upside down and placed it into another plastic tupperware container, then brushed the outside of the jar with the mixture in thin, even strokes from top to bottom. The best part of this project (besides the fact that it's super easy) is that it's cheap. A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager. 15 Pretty Patchwork Project Ideas. When I hear the word patchwork the first thing I usually think of is the stack of quilts that my grandmother used to pile on the bed for me in the winter to keep warm. But, here are some beautiful and interesting patchwork project ideas you can use every day or incorporate them into your home décor without using a quilt.
Selvedge and patchwork dresser. See the full project here. Cozy reading chair. A great place to sit with coffee and sort out your next sewing projects. Hexagon patchwork pillow. Scrappy patchwork mug rug helps keep coffee rings off the table. Pretty patchworks in hoops look great hanging on the wall as art. Patchwork curtains are colorful and help create privacy in the bathroom. Patchwork purses! Patchwork covered bulletin board keeps your notes in order. Patchwork skirt goes with everything. Patchwork Fabric Baskets are great for storage. Notebook with patchwork slip cover. Patchwork circle would look great on a quilt or as an area rug. Tea Cozy adds color to your kitchen. Simple Bow Tie Top. I'm so happy about how this turned out.
This is one of those projects that's been on my to do list forever and now that I finally got it done, I wish I had done it a long time ago. This is such a simple project. One of the easiest I've ever made. Don't have much sewing experience? Give this a go, I promise it's a piece of cake and any mistakes made are hardly noticeable because of the gather. Materials: 5/6 + yard knit & 1/3 yard silk, cotton, etc. My knit is 60" wide and my dusty pink silk (faux) is 45" wide. Your fabric doesn't have to be exactly as wide as mine, just keep in mind that if you buy a fabric that is less wide you may need to purchase more to compensate. Cut two large squares to the dimensions of 30" x 30" If you bought 5/6 yd of 60" fabric all you have to do is cut along the fold line.
**Edit- 30" length gives you a long top. Make a casing at the top of each square. Sew down with a zig zag stitch (so it can stretch). Start working on your sash. Cut off extra fabric.