Alphabet Magnets

alphabet magnet tutorialWe love this take on retro alphabet fridge magnets - sew your own!

Check out the tutorial from Modern Quilt Love.


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Recycle Your Tshirts

recycle tshirtsHide Your Arms have put together a huge list of projects for recycling tshirts. There's quite a few CO+Kers on there too.

Check out the list on Hide Your Arms now.


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Bitty Bug Pincushion

bitty bug pincushion tutorialSew a cute little bitty bug pincushion to help with your sewing projects.

Check out the how-to from Goody Goody.


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Social Networking Cushions

social network cushionsThese cushions would be great for social-networking with friends on your sofa.

Check them out from Craftsquatch.


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Button Monograms

button monograms tutorialPersonalize your pillows and accessories with buttons. It's cheap but looks expensive!

Check out the how-to from Nini Makes.


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Jam Jar Toppers

jam jar toppers how-toBrighten up your jam jars with a cutesy hand-stitched topper.

Check out the how-to from Lucy Kate Crafts.


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African Violet Pincushion

pin cushionKeep your pins tucked away in style with a super cute African violet pincushion.

Check out the how-to from Flickr.


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Felt Monster

felt mosnterThese felt monsters are so adorable that we wouldn't mind them hiding under our bed.

Check out the how-to from Nina.


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Pi Appliqued T-Shirt

pi appliqued t-shirtSure to be a favorite with any geeky kid and adult, this pi appliqued t-shirt is perfect for any maths fan.

Check out the how-to from Christy Nelson.


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French Ruffled Ribbon

french ruffle ribbon how-toHere's a great tutorial for turning a boring normal ribbon is to a fancy French ruffled ribbon.

Check out the how-to from Cheeky Magpie.


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Towel Cats

cats made from towelsThese little cats are adorable and made from towels - the perfect bath time friend.

Check out the how-to from Doll Maker.


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Piece of Cake Apron

piece of cake apron tutorialAny domestic goddess would be proud to be seen in this adorable patchwork apron.

Check out the how-to from Moda Bake Shop.


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Fabric Scrap Baskets

sewing baskets tutorialKeep your sewing supplies organized by turning your fabric scraps in to baskets.

Check out the how-to from The Sometimes Crafter.


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Lunch Bags

lunch bag sewing tutorialThese oilcloth lunch bags are perfect for carting around nibbles in your bag.

Check out the how-to from Skip To My Lou.


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Reusable Make-up Remover Pads

sew your own makeup remover pads tutorialHere's a lovely economically friendly project for sewing your own reusable make-up remover pads.

Check out the how-to from Sproutz.


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Plastic Bottle Purse

plastic bottle purseHere's a nifty way to turn a plastic bottle in to a coin purse!

Check out the how-to from Green Upgrader.


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Egg Hat

egg cozy hat how-toKeep your breakfast warm with a cosy little hat.

Check out the how-to from Nini Makes.


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Fabric Eggs

how to sew fabric eggs for easterThese fabric eggs look adorable and would make a perfect centerpiece for your Easter meal.

Check out the how-to from Retro Mama.


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Felt Candy Dish

stitched felt bowl how-toThese felt candy dishes look really easy to make and would come in really hand for Easter.

Check out the how-to from Zakka Life.


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Pencil Case

sew a pencil caseKeep your pencils neat and tidy with this adorable pouch.

Check out the how-to from Crafty Daisies.


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Princess Fairy Wand

princess wandSurely every crafter needs her own DIY magical fairy wand?!

Check out the how-to from Zakkalife.


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Etch-a-Sketch Laptop Case

etch-a-sketch laptop case

Why settle for a boring, techy laptop case when you could wrap your computer up in this adorable Etch-a-Sketch Laptop Case?! It's so retro and cute.


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DIY iPod Case

ipod caseHip Girlie have posted a tutorial for making this very adorable case for your iPod or MP3 player.

The perfect way to keep it safe and cute!


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Halloween Ribbon Wreath

halloween ribbon wreathHalloween is on it's way, so why not invite the ghools and demons in with a DIY Halloween Ribbon Wreath hanging on your door?!

View the how-to on The Long Thread.


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Altered Sweater

how to alter a wool sweaterIf you've recently brought out your winter wardrobe to find that it's not as stylish as it seemed last year, then why not spruce up your dowdy sweaters with this excellent how-to.

Learn how-to alter a wool sweater on Sweet Sassafras.


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Summer Slippers

Summer Slippers sewing tutorial

Lady Harvatine has posted a how-to for making this lovely pair of Summer Slippers on her blog. They'd be perfect for lounging about it.

You might also like to check out the Flip Flops how-to that opposites-girl posted in the projects a few weeks ago !


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Map Purse

bag made out of a map

I think that this Map Purse from Sonya Style is such a clever idea. Not only does it look cool, but you'll always know your way around.


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Rags To Bags

recycled bags from old clothes

Rags To Bags is a great website filled with tutorials and patterns for turning your old clothes in to bags.

These would be great for scrunching up, shoving in your handbag and then taking them out when you have shopping to carry, so that you don't have to take a plastic bag.


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Handmade Cloth Napkins

Handmade Cloth Napkin tutorial

Chara Michele has a great tutorial for making gorgeous Handmade Cloth Napkins on her blog. Perfect for sniffly winter noses.


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Tetris Quilt

tetris patterned quiltThis Tertris Quilt is totally retro chic.

Check it out on Rabbit Style News. I wonder what other games would look good in quilt form?!


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Sock Skeleton

skeleton made from a sock

If you think that your socks sometimes smells worse than the undead, then why not make them into the undead with this awesome Sock Skeleton tutorial.


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Hand Warmers

hand-sewn hand warmers

It's starting to get cold outside, so what better way to warm up your digits than a toasty hand warmer tucked away in your pocket. Sonnetofthemoon has posted these hand warmers, with a mini-tutorial in the comments, on craftgrrl.



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