Crafts: Sewing

  • Crafts: Sewing,  Sewing

    Sewing Tips For Beginners

    Above: Giant lonestar quilt made with fleece, a great beginner's project, and an amazing gift, tutorial here. Once upon a time sewing was a very necessary skill as folks needed to know how to sew their own clothing and household items. Today sewing is generally a hobby rather than a necessity, and it has become a fantastic creative outlet. Wearing or decorating one's home with projects you've sewn (and giving them as gifts) is an amazing feeling! And it can be easy on the budget to alter one's own clothing or re-make hand-me-downs. The quilt shown above was made from old fleece blankets! And of course making your own costumes,…

  • Crafts: Sewing,  Holiday: Chanukah/Hanukkah,  Sewing

    A DIY Dreidel Shaped Pillow For Hanukkah!

    I made this dreidel shaped pillow a few year back, but thought I’d share it with you again as it is truly a fun item to bring out for the holiday or give as a gift. Enjoy! It is true, you don’t see a whole lot of sewing projects from me, as I’m quite a rookie, but I just couldn’t resist trying my hand at this idea that i’ve had running around my head for a few years now: a dreidel shaped pillow with a little pocket to hold Hanukkah prizes!  It is a perfect project for those new to sewing (or not) and uses a pillow insert so that you…

  • Crafts: Sewing,  Sewing

    Easy Sewing Projects You Can Do At Home With Your Kids

    Above: Felt gift pouches are a great project for a beginner, see the original post here. Spending time with your kids is essential for their intellectual and emotional growth. You can spend quality time together by playing your kid’s favorite sport or any activity that allows engagement between parent and child. Bonding time can and should include teaching your children something that you love to do such as painting, gardening, crafting or sewing, just to name a few. Stargazing could also be on that list!  I love creative activities that all build small motor coordination as well as skills that are useful in life in general, and one of those…

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