Cell Phone + Gadget Case
Nicole of Our Cozy Nest has a tutorial to make this cell phone or gadget case on Moda Bake Shop. I also think it’s a great little caddy to attach to a baby stroller to place your phone, money, and keys.
Yarncraft
Space Invaders Cross Stitch Pattern
Here’s a free Space Invaders cross stitch pattern from Sprite Stitch, complete with War of the Worlds quote.
Laptop Sleeve Pattern
Elizabeth from Oh, Fransson! has a new project up on Sew, Mama, Sew! for making a custom-sized laptop sleeve out of decor-weight fabric. I’m wishing I had time to whip one of these up before traveling to Maker Faire Bay Area this weekend!
Cross-Stitch Cars
My jaw is dropping over the amazing cross-stitch car art by Severija Incirauskaite-Kriauneviciene. The artist is a part of an upcoming exhibition in Berlin called Strich und Faden. View her gallery to see her beautiful cross-stitch art on car doors, skillets, and more. [ via Embroidery as Art ]
Free Embroidery Pattern From Misako Mimoko
I am utterly charmed by this delightful little embroidery pattern from Misako Mimoko. Based in Bareclona, crafter Eva Monleón makes fantastically unique and whimsical dolls. This embroidery pattern is based on one of her “kettle head” dolls, and just has me downright giddy.
Fabric Patchwork Lampshade
Moda Bake Shop shows you how to use a honey bun and make this fabric patchwork lampshade. [ via Whip Up ]
How-To: Crochet a Ribbon And Pearl Necklace
Jessica of Happy Together shares a tutorial for making this crocheted ribbon and pearl necklace, inspired by one she saw in a magazine. With simple, inexpensive materials like grosgrain ribbon, pearl beads and glue, this one adds up to far less than its $1,300 dollar inspiration piece.