or make a special treasure for someone you treasure. Over the years I have seen several variations of a "teacup pincushion"-- Pretty much a circle of fabric stuffed and glued into a pretty teacup--with a very pleasing result-- Today I want to share an idea (with tutorial) that happened to stumble into my Facebook Feed (Funny how that happens!) It's a TEAPOT SEWING KIT!
What a wonderful way to use even a damaged teapot--
Pins and needles in the top and other sewing essentials tucked inside!
We love quality Children's Books--and these 2 new paperback books have adorable pictures and catchy rhymes!
It's a wonderful idea to have a plot involve SEWING and QUILTING--Sweet Gabby shows her little friends TLC as she stitches something special-- and little ones everywhere will be inspired to create something, too!
Each Book comes with a free pattern -- our price -- only $9.99!(Suggested $10.95) (Patterns alone $3)
We have a new Table Runner pattern--"Sew Simple Table Runner" that we are including free in the kits. A cute Hallmark Print is the centerpiece of the runner ! Other than the obvious use--On a Table--I tried it out in some fun, unexpected ways--
Perfect size as a WallHanging above a Twin Bed!
How about a pop of color on the back of a loveseat?
or a nice little Twin Bed Runner to add some holiday cheer to a guest room?
We have a lot of fun with these little metal charms--the connecting rings and little lobster clasp are available, too-- so it's not just about sewing them onto something--ALTHOUGH they do look adorable as mini ornaments on our Christmas Star--
We put silver on the bright tree and gold stars or jingle bells on the traditional tree. Kits are just 13.99!
Confession--I have made several of these canopies and nursing pillow covers--but I'm such a procrastinator that I finished sewing in the nick of time and gave them away before taking pictures! The mama's I have made these for absolutely use them -- and they stitch together so quickly! ENJOY! ---Cindy
Here
is a super easy gift that any new mom would love! I have made many car seat canopies from this very same tutorial at CLUCK CLUCK SEW--
Nursing Pillow Covers in the baby stores are pricey--why not make one for a favorite mom--It's great to have a cute spare --babies drool, spit--the covers get messy! Make one to match the baby quilt! Here's a great tutorial and free pattern download at VANILLA JOY.
Let's take a look at a few of the fabrics at The Dusty Attic that would work well for these projects!
We've had positive feedback from customers who purchased our Grab Bags this past year! We have a new design for our original LARGE Bags and NOW we have a SMALL GrabBag! We have a 'whole lotta fun' filling each bag with a variety of quilt shop goodness! No two bags are exactly the same-- "What might be in one of these bags?" you might be thinking-- Well...it's a secret...a surprise...but we can tell you it MIGHT contain a little fabric--a little kit--notions--pattern--book...packaged attractively in a little shopping bag with tissue paper--ready for giving as a gift to a friend--or yourself!
The ORIGINAL LARGE GrabBags have a guaranteed value of at least $52and sell for just $22. They are packaged in a pretty Rose Shopping Bag with a Gift Tag, Ribbon and small charm accent.
The NEW SMALL GrabBags have a guaranteed value of at least $32and sell for just $15. They are packaged in a fun Butterfly Shopping Bag with a Gift Tag, Ribbon and handmade Flower Pin accent.
Hello Hello! Not long ago we shared our own tutorial for a cute MugMat that makes a nice little gift--and before that a tutorial for a covered Belt (we have the belt webbing here at the shop!) Just in time for Mother's Day and Graduations--I found a wonderful Compilation of Gift Ideas at "Flamingo Toes" You should really check this list out! A clever idea on the list is this "Hoop Pockets" from Amy Friend at "During Quiet Time" ...And we have a large selection of Embroidery hoops in many sizes here at The Dusty Attic! Click on the picture below to travel over to "Flamingo Toes" and check out her pics and links to 25 great projects!
--Is there a special teacher you'd like to surprise with a little "happy"? Here are 3 sweet FREE Printables with projects for saying "Thank You" to teachers--(and I think some of the projects fit "Thank You's" for Moms and Dads, too!)
Just Click on Picture to get printables and see more!
Jen at Four Mars and One Venus offers 2 versions of this "cookie tag".
Jamielyn at i heart naptime has entire project to download!
Keri from shaken together shares a set of Thank You Cards to Download
FOR FREE!
All three projects I discovered on a wonderful storehouse of ideas called Andrea's Notebook! This particular list she posted includes the cute printables showcased above--with 47 MORE links to gift ideas (Most very Simple) with FREE Printables that make the gift very fun and special--
Brighten your bed or sofa this Spring with new pillow covers! New Pillow Covers! NO ZIPPER! NO PIPING! NO SEW! When ready for a change--just untie your fabric and make something like a totebag, apron or our GIFTBAG
I discovered this video a few days ago...Maybe its new to some of you, too! I tried it on 2 different pillows--watch the video and read below for some helpful information.
How much fabric?
32" square will cover a 16" pillow
36" square will cover a 18" pillow
40" square will cover a 20" pillow
BUDGET PILLOWS FORMS
If you need a pillow to cover--an economical option (cheap)--
get the cheapest bed pillows you can find--
squish the batting to one end and cut off the fabric at the end so pillow is 18 inches long--baste open end closed--
this should make a pillow about 18 inches square!
Easy way to CUT a SQUARE
Fold fabric in half along length--
Then Fold across
measure equal distances and cut along open edges to make a square!
One of our talented BusyBodies made a basketful of these no-sew "Folded Star" Eggs using the tutorial for the Christmas Ornaments we posted in December--Just use an egg shaped styrofoam base and make a few adjustments as you go from end to middle Here's the LINK again!
Peek-a-boo! About 7 years ago I made a few of these"SECRET POCKET" Eggs from SewMamaSew for my grandbabies--Making more this year--very cute! I cut the "pocket" section a little larger than the pattern--and you can use contrasting fabrics for the egg sections. Find Pattern HERE!
Jenny B. Harris's ALLSORTS is always a joy to visit--Free Tutorial for the adorable "BUNNY PIN" CAN BE FOUND HERE! This fluffy bunny is another free tutorial from Jenny--and of course--HERE'S THE LINK!
These funny bunnies take a little more time and effort: aren't they darling? Find pattern and directions HERE! At the bottom of the post there you will find a pattern and directions you can print out.
Make Amanda's soft little bunnies for soft little babies!
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