HOW TO – Sew a Fold-Up Shopping Tote
The gals at Stitch Lounge show you how to sew a fold-up shopping tote in their new tutorial. The back rolls up and snaps closed so you can keep it stashed in your handbag for any shopping moment.
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Recycled Blanket Bags
Tineke Beunders makes the Something Old, Something New bags from recycled woolen blankets. The only new addition is the wooden handle. Each bag is has a colorful cotton lining. Possible inspiration for your own bag creations? via Style Files. Related Recycled Blanket Rug
Refashioned Spring Cardigan
Lee Meredith on ThreadBanger started a web hunt for some refashioned cardigans and borrowed her favorite elements to create her own own original cardigan. Check out her favorites along with her creation. Related Blissed Out’s Refashioned Thrift Store Cardigan Sweet Sassafras’s Refashioned Cardigan
Math Quilts
Elaine Krajenke Ellison, a retired high school math teacher, makes these extraordinary quilts highlighting mathematical patterns. From her site: I encourage the future teachers to try using quilts in their classroom. Quilts serve as a visual introduction to mathematical concepts that allows students to explore mathematics as they gain geometric insights. My quilts will engage […]
Knitted Interfaces for Technology
I’ve been working on a project where I knit sweaters to go from gadgets to your body. They’re supposed to be a fun commentary on how attached and concentrated on technology we are, and to highlight the lack of movement that happens when we’re engrossed in our laptops, keyboards, PDAs, etc. I plan on making […]
HOW TO – Sew a Swirly Wrap Skirt
Craftster user Seegmonster explains how to make a swirly wrap skirt without a pattern. I love the fabric and color combos on this one! Related: • Kimono House Wrap Skirt • CRAFT Podcast Pattern – Fitzpatterns Dana Wrap Skirt • Reversible Wrap Skirt
Tiny Toys from Leftover Sock Yarn
Joey’s House is selling a PDF pattern showing you how to create these tiny stuffed toys from the leftover sock yarn you have in your stash. Tiny Toy Patterns