How to make a Quilted Potholder (i.e.: A Tutorial) from The Noble Wife
Holiday Sew Along: Pot Holder Tutorial from Diary of a Quilter by Amy Smart
Quilted Leaf Potholder ~ A Tutorial from Half Stitched
Chicken or the Egg Quilted Potholder Tutorial from Warehouse Fabrics, Inc.
Heart Potholder Tutorial from The Quilting Kitty
With three teens still at home, I have to cut corners at every bend in order to be able to afford their back-to-school needs. And even if money wasn’t an issue, these back-to-school sewing and craft projects are just plain fun!
Easy Snack Bags with No Velcro by Amy Karol from The Angry Chicken
See-Through Zipper Pouches from Positively Splendid
Back to School Lazy Susan from Creatively Living
Handmade Portable First Aid Kit from Positively Splendid
Artist’s Organizer from Martha Stewart
What do quilters surround themselves with the most? I’m guessing that answer would be FABRIC! Let’s take a stroll through Pinterest to see if we can find some fun and unique ways to use fabric scraps:
Scrappy Rope Coasters from Kiwi at Heart
DIY “Almost No Sew” Ruffle Purse
Fabric Scrap Wreath by Linda Made
Fabric Scrap Keychains by Jess from Craftiness Is Not Optional and Living with Punks
Fabric Scrap Tags by Suzanna Duda
While we’re on the subject of “Christmas in July 2014” at BOMquilts.com, I thought it’d be fun to find some Christmas candy crafts that would not only be good to eat but also make lovely decorations for your table runners and table toppers! Let’s get to it!
Christmas Craft: Paper, Fabric & Felt Trees from LittleInspiration.com
Decoupage Christmas Card Balls from Jeanne Winters
Minty Peppermint Tree Project from Better Homes & Gardens
Cranberry Vases from Red Heads Craft More Fun
Dollar Store Glass Hurricanes from LaForce Be With You
Crepe Paper Roses from Danielle Flander’s Homespun with Heart
And just because these are too darned cute to pass up…
DIY Tutorial:Â Retro 1950’s Soap Bottle Apron from hwtm.com
EEEEK – it’s July 4th and we have a boatload of company coming to celebrate the holiday weekend and I have *nothing* decorated! What’s a crafter to do? Try one or more of these very quick adorable craft ideas found via Pinterest:
No Sew Patriotic Kitchen Towel
Fourth of July Rosette Bouquet