HOW TO – Rick-Rack Patchwork Quilt Blocks
Oh, Fransson! has been experimenting with vintage sheets and rick-rack to create these bright, playful quilt blocks–and luckily for us, she shows us how she did it.
Yarncraft
Craft Leftovers: Seedy Diner Placemat – CRAFT Pattern Podcast
Download the Pattern PDF | Subscribe in iTunes Kristin Roach of Craft Leftovers has a great pattern for her Seedy Diner Placemat. Knit this up in seed stitch using your old yarn stash. It’s the perfect quick project for the weekend!
Tater Tots Vest
ModHomeEcTeacher on Curbly posts up this hilarious refashioned tater tots vest she made.
HOW TO – Make a Simple Tote Bag
Sarah at Hip to Piece Squares has a easy step-by-step tutorial on how to make a simple lined tote bag. This project is also featured in Susan Beal’s book, Bead Simple.
HOW TO – Make a Vintage Fabric Basket with Grommets
Learn how to build a vintage fabric basket with grommets in this tutorial by Perpetualplum. [ via Thimble ]
HOW TO – Knitted Wave Blanket
Spotted at WhipUp: Loop Knits shares the pattern for this gorgeous knitted wave blanket–I love the summery rainbow shades of yarn they used.
Recycled Juice Bag to Pencil Bag
Cindy of Skip to My Lou recycled her kids’ Caprisun juice bags and sewed them into a zippered pencil bag for her son’s first day of school.