make your own 6-pocket mini pocketbook and stay organized — insatiable need I’m sure that many of you, like me, are on an eternal quest for organization. I know I’m not alone in finding the Container Store’s promise of a perfect, organized life utterly seductive. But here’s the thing…I don’t really like purging, I love my stuff. Therefore I also love pretty things in which to stash my stuff, so I get to enjoy my fantasy of being organized and contained. This tutorial is about helping you stay organized, in a quick, easy, and super-cute way. the pattern …is only four rectangles. the body is 7.25″ tall.the large pocket is 5.5″ tallthe medium pocket is 4.25″ tallthe small pocket is 3″ tall materials needed I chose a vintage cotton canvas for the body in a bright retro floral, and quilting weight cotton in a matching color for the interior. You’ll also need a button and a bit of elastic for the closure, and a bit of ribbon for the pen. I used two layers of mid-weight interfacing on the body to give it some heft. start with the pockets 1. 2. the closure 3. 4. 6. 7.
L2 Bag | Sewing Workshop L2 Bag: Metallic Linen with Animal Print Cotton Lining L2 Bag: Japanese Cotton Prints Topstitching details on contrasting facing & godets. Created from vintage upholestry fabric....this L2 Bag is so fun in a soft wool with green Ultrasuede handles. A close-up picture of Marcia Murphy's L2Bag. This fun L2Bag was created by customer, Marcia Murphy. Heavyweight upholstery fabric is perfect for the L2 Bag. L2 Bag made from Large Floral Pattern Cotton. Thank you to Kathy for created this plush L2 Bag using upholstery cotton velveteen with a rich paisley motif. L2 Bag created using Anna Maria Horner cottons appliqued down the center, also for godets and lining. This is a great shot of the L2Bag, showing how perfect the size is for everyone. Two great L2 Bags, created by Sue Vite. Paula McPhee made this wonderful L2 Bag. L2 Bag shown here in a red/beige animal print wool. I love this Paul Smith L2 Bag.
Quilts - Page 2 Mathematical Quilts Some of my work... Lutes of Pythagoras - Pythagoras was born on the island of Samos in 570 B.C. His extensive work with music is probably why the long shaped objects in this quilt are called lutes. Spiraling Pythagorean Triples - case 1 - This quilt belongs to the London Science Museum. Spiraling Pythagorean Triples - case 2 - This quilt has the same triangles as the case 1 quilt. The Wheel of Theodorus - Theodorus of Cyrene participated in the Cyrenaic school of moral philosophy. The Six Trigonometric Functions - The history of trigonometry goes back to the earliest recorded mathematics in Egypt and Babylon. The Sacred Cut - Mosaics and paintings in the Garden Houses of Ostia are in many cases laid out according to the geometry of the sacred cut. Five Means Behold! Some quilts are for sale - please contact Elaine at eellisonelaine@gmail.com for more information and prices. Copyright 2014.
Happy Hippity Hop! We're taking a long weekend off here for the Easter break (we're working on a new website with hopes of getting a bit more done with the extra day tucked in there). So we're bidding you farewell early with a few links and this cute little picture tutorial (see more below) sent to our e-mail from the folks at Present&Correct. Happy wishes for your Easter and Passover break. We're heading over here later to learn how to make some marshmallow peeps! High/low Easter party. West coast applications close Friday at Renegade. Loving this free (April calendar) desktop wallpaper from the Free People blog. And I saw lots of rabbits hopping around here. Have a fantastic weekend!
Felt brooch Since I still haven't done any new crafting due to spending my time on the home clean up and organization project, today I'm sharing another project I made as a Christmas gift. Remember my fall felt brooch? I wore it when we visited my mother-in-law for Thanksgiving and she had a fit about it. Again, I used my good ol' Sizzix and flower dies. Thanks for stopping by. I'm linking my brooch up here: Take a Look Tuesday Get Your Craft On Tute Yourself Tuesday Getting Krafy with It Fabulous Friday Finds Flaunt It Friday
How To Sew Pleats (Sewing) This video shows us how to make two kind of pleats, firstly knife pleats and secondly inverted pleats. Hi, I am Rose and I know you're having so much fun . I have been sewing since the age of 6. It was my best subject in school and I followed through and studied at the London College of Fashion. I have now had at least 30 years of experience in the clothing industry and I have now decided to open my own shop to share my knowledge and enthusiasm. Pleats very much folds the fabric, so you sew the folds together. So I then I am going to pin that one in place, so you can see the pleats there, and then I am going to fold the next one. So again I am going to stitch about a cm from my cut edge here, so I am going to sew again, and a back stitch for this. Another kind of pleat I would like to show you is inverted pleats, again I have marked off 3 cm blocks, particularly a big slit on the centre block. So that's my inverted pleat.
Felting Project: A Rug! This is the most beautiful felt project we’ve seen. Strips of felt are wrapped around each other with hot glue to create this amazing swirled effect. What a great project for a snowed-in weekend and a movie marathon with the family. The kids could even help cut strips and decide on color combination while you operate the hot glue gun. Would you attempt something like this? Keep reading to see more pictures and find out where to find more details about this beautiful felt project! You can see all the instructions and details here on The Crafts Dept blog A few other fun pictures of the process: Images: Martha’s Crafts Department Blog Other post of mine you might like: The Best Thing to Happen to Your Baby’s Feet This Winter! Zara Kids Winter Collection Snow Bricks!
25 DIY Handmade Gift Tutorials Part 2 I love handmade gifts! I love to give them, I love to receive them, I love to make them. In our home May is a crazy month! We have Mother’s Day, our Anniversary and not just one but 2 birthdays. Gifts are in my mind! …It took me a few weeks however to put this list of handmade gifts together The reason why is because I wanted to give you 25 amazing, cute, affordable and easy gifts. Things that you would really want and love to give. Things that your friends, family and neighbors would love to receive. I hope you like them as much as I do! Mama mía! I love these DIY bracelets! I mean capital LOVE! tutorial by Blog A La Cart DIY Wooden Necklace Modern, easy, fun, colorful… I want one! tutorial by agirlwhomakes.com Oh goodness! Give this to the chef of your home! tutorial by beeinmybonnetco.blogspot.com Bottle Cap Flower Magnets What a cute idea! This would make a wonderful Mother’s Day gift. tutorial by Positively Splendid DIY Multi-Strand Scarf Be still my heart! tutorial by Rabbit Food for My Bunny Teeth source
Fabric flower brooch Back during the summer when I got interested in fabric and all those great flowers everyone was making, I tried my hand at a couple. I finally got around to deciding how I might use these flowers and added the pin backs this weekend so it could be a brooch. I made this one from the following you tube video: I cut my circles out with a scalloped Nestabilities scalloped circle die. I think it looks great on this jacket. I'll be linking up to Get Your Craft On and other great parties.
Wallet Tutorial « that*darn*kat Looking for other crafty inspirations? Check out the patterns I have for sale in my Etsy Shop. Here is a little tutorial to show how I make my quilted fabric wallets. There are quite a few tutorials out there for little card cases or zipper pouch wallets, but I prefer the traditional “place for everything” wallet. My wallet here has eight credit card slots, two pockets for bills/receipts, and a double-snap closure. Start by gathering up the materials you’ll need. You will need the following: rotary cutter, mat, grid rulerscissorsthreadsewing machine3-4 #14 Universal sewing machine needles. Here are the dimensions you will use when you cut your fabric pieces: fusible fleece, 7.75″x10.75″fusible interfacing (I use shirt tailor), 7.75″x10.75″pieced top, 8.5″x11.5″lining fabric, 8.5″x11.5″upper pocket fabric, 2 pieces, 8.5″x7″ eachlower pocket fabric, 8.5″x19″ The first part you’ll need to assemble is the pieced top. Next, you’ll iron the fusible fleece onto the wrong side of the piecing.