Fabric Trays

I hope all South African ladies enjoyed a lovely Women's Day on Friday.  I spent the whole day in my PJ's and found this tutorial while doing as little as possible for as long as possible.

These little trays can simply be used for any and everything and such a quick and easy gift to make.

I found the tutorial on the website of Noodlehead and to see how it is done, click HERE.

Portable Mani/Pedi kit

My manicure tools are simply all over the house as I have this habit of filing my nails while on my way to another room and then the file just gets dumped on the piano or whatever is near when I’m done.

Positively Splendid with all their lovely tutorials shared this tutorial for a portable mani/pedi kit.  I think this can make a lovely gift to a friend.  Find the tutorial over HERE.

Ruffled sunglasses casse

Another tutorial by Positively Splendid and this time for a ruffled sunglass case.  I suppose you can skip the ruffles and replace these with nice quilt blocks.

Find the tutorial over HERE.

Portable first aid kit

Now that the Christmas holidays are nearing I think we all need one of these to take along whether we’ll be driving long distances or just spend the day at a nearby dam/resort.

Positively Splendid shares the tutorial on how to make this portable first aid kit over HERE.

Turn a bar of soap into liquid hand soap

When I read this article about the cons of using a bar of soap I agreed totally.  So today, a little off the quilting scene, I'd like to share this recipe by Savvy Housekeeping with you.

Read just how easy it is to turn an ordinary bar of soap into liquid hand soap by clicking HERE.

Homemade hand lotion

Bella Online shared two recipes for homemade hand lotion and the third a scrub I often use myself, more as a relaxing treat opposed to getting rid of old skin – double the pleasure and advantage.

To read the full article and get the recipes, click HERE.

Hexagon bowl tutorial

If you haven't yet heard about Geta Grama from Romania you are missing out on a heck of a lot.  This woman just never stops to amaze me with some of her creations.

Today I'd like you to go take a look at this Hexagon Bowl tutorial on her blog by clicking HERE but don't just stop there, treat yourself and spend some time reading some of her older posts to see what else she makes.

Zipper pencil case tutorial

My first thought when I saw this photo was that it was way too nice to just use for pencils, don't you agree?

Follow the clearly photographed step-by-step instructions by going to Craft Passion's site by clicking HERE.

Take along placemat

With Spring in the air in the Southern Hemisphere talks about picnic comes forward more frequently and when I saw this tutorial by Theresa from the blog My patchwork I thought it couldn't come at a better time.

Make your own in the fabric and colors of your choice by following Theresa's instructions over HERE.

Washcloth Toiletry Travel Wrap

When I saw this tutorial by Jo-Anna from the site A Pretty Life in the Suburbs I couldn't help wondering why we sometimes make it so hard on ourselves wanting to cut, sew, hem or bind a complete project while all around us affordable substitutes can be found to make life so much easier.

An ordinary washcloth (already hemmed) folded, a couple of stitches and tie to fasten it and we're done!  To read and see how Jo-Anna did this, click HERE.

Sewing Machine Needle Organizer

O my word I do get excited when I find a blog with not one but heaps of tutorials and this just happened when I found Vicky's blog over HERE.

Now having to choose one tutorial to share was really hard so don't be too surprised if I share more of these in future but for today I'd like you to take a look at this neat Sewing Machine Needle Organizer.

Vicky offers a free PDF pattern on how to make this on THIS page but do yourself a favor and check out all her other tutorials.

Grocery bag stuff sack

We are all trying to live as green as possible and reusing plastic shopping bags are a good beginning but where to keep these seem to be a problem for some.

On the Sew, Mama, Sew site Erin shares a tutorial for a fast and easy stuff sack that can be made just for this purpose.  Keep one in the car and another in the pantry to keep all those plastic bags intact and ready for reuse.

To see how this is done, click HERE.

Hanging bed organizer

I was so glad when I saw this tutorial on Sew, Mama, Sew's site as it just proved I am not the only one with a bedside table absolutely overflowing with things 'I might just need when in bed'.

Now I will have somewhere else to put some of my 'might needs' and free up some space on the little table.  To see how to make this, click HERE.

Mat and ruler bag tutorial

Today's tutorial comes from the blog Angiequilts by Angie from the UK and this seems to be perfect for all our travels to and from group meetings and classes.

Step by step instructions with photos can be found over HERE and you can also find the printer friendly version on the same page.

Oven mitts

I am always looking for smaller projects that I can use as free motion practice pieces and this tutorial for oven mitts by Sew4home is one of those ideal projects.

To see how these are done, click HERE.

PHOTO MAGNETS

Take a look at these cute photo magnets. I am not a morning person but I think a few of these on my fridge would make me smile. Especially if it’s special memories, or just fun photos. Click here to see how it’s done.

Bi Fold wallet tutorial

Have you started thinking about Christmas gifts yet?  I have, I always do this time of the year but sadly it never becomes more than just 'thinking about it'.

When I found this wallet tutorial I (once again) 'thought about it'.  Hope you will do more.

This tutorial is by Modest Maven and can be found HERE.

TRAVEL SEWING KIT.

We all do handwork sometime or other. At Handmade Harbour they have a tutorial for a travel sewing kit. I think it will make a wonderful gift. Now all your goodies will be together, and not falling all over the place. Click here for the tutorial.

MORE FATHER'S DAY

It amazes me at the ideas these people think off. Here is another easy project for Father’s Day. I found these cute towels to make at The Silly Pearl page. Click here for the tutorial. Now he can have his own barbeque towels. How about making a few different ones eg, fishing, working on vehicles etc. Have fun.

FATHER'S DAY

Seeing that Father’s Day is around the corner, here is something quick and easy to make your special dad. Hopefully my girls will make one for their father as he is an avid cook. It sure will help me trying to get all the stains off his favorite shirts. Here is an easy tutorial put together by Nicole of Shabby Beach Nest. Click here for pattern.