Crafters Medley: 26 Neat-O Projects To Make (October 2009)

Hex Pincushions How-To By stitchindye.blogspot.com

1. Hex Pincushions: (As seen in picture) Pretty patchwork design. Added to the big pincushion pattern list.
2. DIY Cell Phone Recharging Station: Quick & clever project that uses a cardboard ribbon organizer as a recharging station.
3. Paper Winebag Tutorial: Cover that wine bottle gift with this pretty bag you can whip up at home.
4. Reusable Felt Gift Wrap: Cute idea to make a “mailing envelope” out of felt.
5. Mushroom Shelf Tutorial: Interesting idea to make knick-knack shelves with large mushroom tops found in the wild.
6. Scallop Tea Cosy Pattern: Crochet pattern, click picture for larger view.
7. Revamped Magazine Files: Decorate boring magazine holders with pretty decorative paper using some modge podge and glue.
8. Waves of Color Tote Bag Pattern: Crochet pattern, perfect way to use up leftover yarn.
9. How To Make Paper Beads: Save those pieces of decorative paper (magazine paper works great too) and make your own paper beads.
10. 
    Wallet/Purse with Coin Compartment tutorial: This is a wallet (or purse) with two roomy card slots, a pocket for your bank notes and a separate coin compartment.
11. Earbud Poppies: Cover your earbuds with felt poppies.
12. Quick Felt Daisy Tutorial: Sweet little daisies that can be used to embellish whatever you like.
13. Beanbag Tutorial: Learn To Spell: Clever idea for making beanbags with letters (fabric paint and stencils).
14. How To: Appliqued Succulent Sachet: Get creative with sachets by adding some embellishments. Pattern included.
15. The Everything Pocket Bag Tutorial: Tutorial available as a pdf or doc download. Clever way to make a bag with button/loop closure. Ideas: camera gift bag, bottle bag, diaper change bag.
16. Free Printable: Owl Bookplate: Sweet little design for a bookplate.
17. Tutorial – How to Make a Dress Stitchery Tote: Cute tote with an embroidered strip (design is three little dresses).
18. DIY Project: Bed Pocket: Repurpose a fabric grocery bag into a bed pocket for books.
19. Autumn Tree Gift Tag: A little bit of paper and cutting will bloom into this delightful and unique gift tag.
20. Dresser Drawer Ribbon Organizers: Decorate an old dresser drawer, fit with wooden dowels and voila! pretty ribbon organizer.
21. Free Printables: Pretty Notes: Thank You card, Hi, and FYI.
22. Petite Pack: Adorable bag that can be used for whatever you like.
23. Homemade Tea Bags: Here’s a quick & easy way to wrap your favorite tea blends, great idea for gift giving.
24. Tutorial :: Patchwork Kindle Case: Have a Kindle? Lucky you! Here’s how to make a pretty case for it.
25. Van Gogh On A Wine Bottle: Here’s how to paint your favorite scene or design onto a wine bottle.
26. Fall Monogram Wreath: A hemp twine wrapped letter attached to a grapevine wreath, add some pinecones and greenery and voila! easy fall wreath for the door.

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