Heart Pillow ~ Faux Chenille Technique

 

Faux chenille is one of my favorite applique techniques!  

Back when I designed shirts and jackets for my boutique, I used denim with great results.  I've thought of experimenting with the combination of rag quilting and applique for a bedspread using this method with denim.

By the way, did you know you can strip the color out of denim and dye it?  It is a very versatile and sturdy material . . . my favorite for these type of sewing projects . . . great for purses and tote bags.

This heart pillow is a cute gift or decorating idea for Valentine's Day :)  

Click here for the tutorial from the blog Ameroonie Designs.

DIY Postage Stamp Table Top

 

At first glance, you would never imagine the mosaic-like table top is completely covered with vintage stamps.  How cool is that?

The possibilities are endless when it comes to DIY tables.  All you need is an interesting stand and a piece of wood for the table top.  The use of vintage stamps in this project is gorgeous!

This beautiful project comes from the blog Gardening Nirvana.  

Click here for a well written tutorial with lots of photos!

DIY Jeweled Mirrors

 

Although I have been taking a break from buying and selling vintage jewelry, collecting it remains one of my passions.  Since I have boxes and boxes of inventory and more boxes of mismatched or broken jewelry, I'm always searching for awesome projects and ideas to recycle them or redesigning into another piece of jewelry.  This project is the most awesome I have seen in a very long time!

Here is  a general link for jeweled mirrors on pinterest  click here.

Cut Up Jeans for Sewing

 

The following article is for you if you love jeans projects.

Click here for the best ways to cut up jeans!

DIY Glitter Tea Light Candles

 

These little candles are so cute and so simple to make!

Click here to go to the tutorial.

Source:  https://www.efzincreations.com/2019/01/diy-low-budget-glitter-tea-light-candles-for-valentines-day/

Travel sewing bag tutorial

 

This bag would also be great to go from one room to the other with everything you need to work on your project.

Click here to go to the tutorial.

Source: https://mommysnaptime.blogspot.com/2012/05/summertime-sewing-adventures.html

DIY Sewing Box

 

Sadie recycled a jewelry box into a sewing box . . . what a great idea!

I love trash to treasure projects.

Click here to go to Sadie's article.  

Check out the rest of her blog, it is great inspiration for recycling.

Source:  https://www.sadieseasongoods.com/valet-sewing-kit/

Repurposed Denim Flowers

 

Clever use of recycled denim jeans!   The possibilities for using these flowers are endless, like hair accessories is the first that I thought of.

Don't throw away those old jeans . . . recycle and repurpose them!

Click here for the tutorial.

DIY Shag Rag Rug

 

This shaggy rag rug is so cute!  Looks easy too . . .

Click here for the tutorial.

DIY Tshirt Quilt

 

What a great way to preserve memories.  

Since my husband passed away, I have been going through his clothes and had already put tshirts aside that I wanted to do something with.  This is perfect and actually what I had in mind.  I have found that when you lose someone close, you want to have little things that bring special memories.

Also,  I have saved old concert tshirts from back in the day that would be awesome to have a quilt of concert memories.

Click here for the tutorial for this project.

DIY Fabric Basket

 

Here is a way to use your fabric scraps to store fabric scraps or whatever you need to store.  

If you are like me and love to recycle and repurpose, this is a perfect sewing project for you.

Click here for the tutorial for this DIY project.

Denim Triangle Quilt

 

Recycle those old jeans and make this cute denim quit.  

Click here for the tutorial.

DIY Half Apron With Pockets

 

Use your fabric scraps to sew this cute apron. 

Click here for the pattern.

Dry feet? Try this recipe . . .

 

Sick of those dry feet?  

Try this recipe by One Good Thing by Jillee.  

I haven't tried it yet, but my feet are screaming for help!

DIY Bandana Quilt

 

My late first husband was an avid collector of all types of bandanas.  I still have them after all these years and have often thought of making a quilt with them.  When I found the featured article, I was so happy to finally have the instructions on how to make it.

Click here if you would like to make your own bandana quilt.  The blog One Good Thing By Jillee is one of my favorite blogs and I highly recommend checking it all out.

Hand Sewing Basics

 

Hand sewing is one of my favorite ways of sewing.  There is something therapeutic about it for me.

Click here for a very informative tutorial for basic stitches from So Sew Easy.

Recycled Tin Cans - Spackled Containers

 

I've recycled tin cans for years using paint, but I never would have thought of using spackle.  How awesome are these containers?

Click here for instructions on how to make them!

DIY How to Sew Flat Pouch Zipper for Phone

 

For as long as I've been sewing, zippers can still be a little tricky.  I'm always on the lookout for articles to find easier ways or good tips.

Click here for an excellent article from Chezvies.com.

Organizing Under the Bathroom Sink

 

I've been in the middle of reorganizing the whole house since my mom sold her house and left me with a bunch of her stuff.

I haven't started on the bathroom, but this awesome article caught my attention.  Lots of great tips for the time I start in that room.  

Click here for the article if you need to get yours organized too.

DIY Dresser Transformations

 

This is one of my favorite dresser 

transformations ever!

Click here for more awesome

 transformation ideas!