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Rainbow Bath Towel Tutorial

March 3, 2012 By beatnikkids 11 Comments

As the winter drags on, I need a little something to brighten up the house.  And since I have a few crafty minded friends, who love all things rainbow, these make a great house warming present or a winter blues, pick-me-up gift as well. And who doesn't love a project that helps to whittle down the fabric scrap bins?   Here's a tutorial … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: bath towels, fabric scraps, gifts, hand towels, home decor, patchwork, rainbow, scrap buster, sewing, tutorial

Housewarming!

May 10, 2011 By beatnikkids 5 Comments

I saw this pillow over at Cluck Cluck Sew last month and HAD to make one.  Like, literally, right then and there.  I'm so glad Allison is such a caring and generous blogger.  Her pattern was simple and easy to use and I'm loving how it turned out. Sadly for me, this one is on it's way to my sister as an apartment warming gift. … [Read more...]

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Patchwork Notebook Covers

October 4, 2010 By beatnikkids 3 Comments

What in the world do you get for a 13 year old birthday girl? One who is a neighbor's child whom you don't know very well. I often see the family coming and going from their church and bible study groups and had originally wanted to make cover for her bible but a) I ran out of time to complete it and b) I wasn't sure which version they use which … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: fabric notebook cover, gifts, patchwork, scrap buster

Embellished Bath Towels

August 2, 2010 By beatnikkids 14 Comments

Gather up your favorite fabric scraps and add a little bit of machine embroidery and you've got the perfect housewarming gift.  These beautiful DIY embellished bath towels are sure to brighten up your powder room and provide a cheery view! Some "Pretty in Pink" hand towels went out in the mail today. Very late thank you turned house warming … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Gifts, sewing, Sewing For Home, tutorial Tagged With: bath towels, diy, embellishments, embroider, fabric scraps, handmade gifts, home decor, patchwork, scrap buster

Patchwork American Flag Shirt

July 3, 2010 By beatnikkids 5 Comments

So, I'm getting this post in just under the Independence Day radar but I couldn't let the holiday go by and not sew something up for my boys.  Besides, sewing for 3, I've just learned,  is even more fun than sewing for 2, especially when the third project is so minuscule. I had some red, white, and blue fabric leftover from … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: american flag shirt, applique, boy shirt, diy, fabric scraps, Fourth of July, patchwork, patriotic, tutorial

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