Thread Holder

I dream of owning a house full of closets; and a craft room. In my craft room I'll have something like this! From The Creative Homemaker.

Casserole Carrier

One day I might make some of these. I think it would be a great wedding gift, or just for myself. From Jill.

Sanitizer Holder

What a great way to keep the germs at bay! The tutorial looks great too, from A lemon squeezy home.

Backpack into towel

What a smart idea!! The backpack turns into a beach towel. From The train to crazy.

Aprons

My latest project started while I was visiting family in Idaho in April and May. My Aunt Debbie lives in Portland, OR, and recently started working in a nursing home-like environment in a cafe/gift shop, or something, and my mom asked me to make some holiday aprons for Debbie as a birthday present. So here is what I came up with:

They're all a little different.

This one is the most basic in an Autumn print.

On the Halloween apron I added a ruffle to the bottom.

The Valentine apron has lace lining the bottom edge.

I really like this fabric. It makes me think of an old fashioned soda shop. So cute, with beads dangling on the bottom.

I put ric rac on the top of the Easter apron, and a pocket with ric rac on the bottom.

The Fourth of July apron might be my favorite. My husband gave me the idea to do a reverse applique in stars at the top. I also stitched the aprons to keep them from shifting when washed, and I tried to make a shooting star effect on this one.

The package should get there next week, I'm excited to see what she thinks!

Claypron

My husband is taking a ceramics class this semester. He told me he needed an apron, and I said I would like to try and make one. I wanted to try to copy this idea. Here is what I came up with:

We bought a soft canvas and went for it... This was a bit stressful for me, no tutorial to copy, just the picture of the one for sale. I made a "pattern" to copy, and it worked. I don't think I could duplicate it, but am happy with the end result. For now, I'll stick with following other's tutorials.

IPOD Pouch

http://madebypetchy.blogspot.com/2008/07/tutorial-pouch-for-ipod-nano.html



I love this! I wanted to make one for my sister for Christmas. I ended up trying 3 or 4 times. Not sure why it was so hard for me. My sis has a classic Ipod so I needed to change the messurements. I was also surprised at how easy the button hole ended up being for me. Ended up ok.

Patchwork Towel

I love the colors and the jumbo ric rac on these towels. From Sew 4 Home.

Oven Mitt Tutorial

http://theidearoom.blogspot.com/2009/10/oven-hand-mitt-tutorial.html

Tissue Holder

http://stardustshoes.blogspot.com/2006/03/tissue-holder-tutorial.html

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These are super cute and easy! I needed a Relief Society Birthday Gift that was less than $1. I added a little ribbon to the edge.

Grocery Bag Holder

http://makeitandloveit.blogspot.com/2009/01/grocery-bag-holder.html

Luggage Tag

http://makeitandloveit.blogspot.com/2009/06/idtags.html