How-To: Laptop Bag
This swell laptop bag from Joy of How Joyful for Sew, Mama, Sew! would be a perfect back-to school project, especially for college students who need a stylish way to tote their laptops and books across campus.
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How-To: Five Tea Towel Dress
Sachiko at Tea Rose Home created this beautiful little dress from a package of five assorted tea towels. I only wish they made tea towels much larger, so I can have one in my size, too! Take a look at her lovingly-photographed tutorial – her process for turning towels into garment is simple and ingenious.
Custom Knit R2D2 Sweater
This is the sweater you were looking for. Erica Schoenberger of EricaKnit on Etsy offers up this rad custom knit R2D2 sweater, and can even whip up a matching R2 beanie. Love it. [via Laughing Squid and Bonnie Burton]
Embroidered Tea Box
I received this embroidered Trader Joe’s tea box a few weeks back from Michelle Stiennon. Michelle has started embroidering items that don’t always get the needlework treatment, like this box. She used the box as a gift box for some cookies she made with the tea itself – a great surprise gift. I love that […]
Nyan Cat Quilt
Here’s some more crafty Nyan Cat fun, this time in the form of a cool mini-quilt from Cheryl Sleboda of muppin.com. More Pop Tart cats, please! [via Geek Crafts] Related: Download And Make a Papercraft Nyan Cat Machine
Shane Waltener: Lace Webs
Many moons ago I found the above image in a Tumblr feed without any luck of locating the artist. Finally, Lovely Textiles has the answer: London artist Shane Waltener! This piece, Auntie Peggy Has Departed, is a great example of his body of work, utilizing lace doilies and audio as part of an installation focused […]
How-To: Pajama Eaters
Forget monsters under the bed, these cute little guys are made to be seen! The Pajama Eaters tutorial from Sew Fearless is a fun way to keep kids’ pajamas hidden away and tidy. Head over to the site to get the pattern and complete directions.