March 03, 2011

Nice things to make by hand

Here's a round up of DIY tutorials for handmade things, because looking at them is almost as satisfying as making them. If you can sew, that is. Non-crafty types might find "just looking" plenty satisfying, as attempting to reproduce them might cause hair loss and cursing. Been there. Done that.

Crocheted flowers by The Adventures of Bluegirlxo
Appliqued pillow at Fiskars
Retro apron at Sew4Home
Tea wallet by Handmade Therapy
Gathered potholder by Prudent Baby
Zipper brooches at Craft Stylish

26 comments:

  1. Grandma GMarch 3, 2011 at 12:39 PM

    You shouldn't curse, y'know. But you can afford to lose a little hair. ;)

    Mum

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  2. Jessica JonesMarch 3, 2011 at 12:43 PM

    Darn! Shoot! Crap! Crud! I think most of my cursing is fit to print. A very quietly whispered sh** might sneak in there once in awhile, but only if no one is around. Don't tell.

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  3. Grandma GMarch 3, 2011 at 1:00 PM

    Oh, dang! I knew I'd failed you!

    Mum

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  4. KatieMarch 3, 2011 at 1:51 PM

    Thanks so much!! Crocheted flowers are so much fun to make.

    I'm thinking I may need to keep that wallet tutorial for when I finally get a sewing machine. I do not sew very straight by hand!

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  5. UnknownMarch 3, 2011 at 2:07 PM

    very nice indeed!

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  6. StephanieMarch 3, 2011 at 4:27 PM

    Those are super cute (and useful too)! Makes me want to start making things...

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  7. Heidi, Stationery ScoopMarch 3, 2011 at 5:15 PM

    I think I'm in the "just looking" category at the moment. But it's good to look because later, the inspiration may turn into action! :)

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  8. NathalieMarch 3, 2011 at 6:03 PM

    Love to look and itches to make.... especially that apron! I have been staring at the tutorial all afternoon :) TFS!

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  9. BeckyMarch 3, 2011 at 6:21 PM

    I made that apron last year. It's cute!

    GG, you would be proud of my kids! They cuss like I do which is much like a drunken sailor! ;)

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  10. Grandma GMarch 3, 2011 at 6:40 PM

    That's not something I'd be proud of. I'll assume they have some better qualities than that to take pride in. ;)

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  11. HildaMarch 3, 2011 at 7:06 PM

    OH THANK YOU!!!! Seriously I've been reading your blog for, well as long as I've been reading blogs so a long time and I am beyond excited that you linked up my tea wallet :) :)

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  12. Jessica JonesMarch 3, 2011 at 7:18 PM

    Yay! I love your wallet, Hilda!

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  13. AnonymousMarch 3, 2011 at 7:58 PM

    Love all of these!

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  14. bichonpawzMarch 3, 2011 at 8:11 PM

    I'm heading on over to check out the zipper flower! Those are really cool...but most of the tutorials make them look alot easier than I actually find them to be!!

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  15. AfsanehMarch 3, 2011 at 10:22 PM

    Love them all, especially the potholder! :) I really need to make some for myself!

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  16. jaclyn @ thelateafternoonMarch 3, 2011 at 11:59 PM

    ive been looking for a few projects to try out and these may just make the cut! thanks for posting!

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  17. BekMarch 4, 2011 at 6:36 AM

    Those are all amazing. I think I could handle the tea wallet, which is adorable! If only I were able to do that pillow, though. That is really awesome.

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  18. RosMarch 4, 2011 at 8:54 AM

    That pillow looks to me very much like a rip-off of this tutorial: http://www.ryanwalshquilts.com/2011/02/kjr-pillow-and-dresden-wedges-tutorial.html

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  19. sewhappinessMarch 4, 2011 at 10:20 AM

    Ohhh!!!they are all so cute!!! I want to try all of them!!But the pillow!!!omg the pillow is the star of all!!
    I would really like to share this post if you don't mind at http://sewhappiness.blogspot.com
    Thank you so much for sharing

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  20. sewhappinessMarch 5, 2011 at 10:28 AM

    I really love your blog, so I'm tagging you with the versatile blogger award
    http://sewhappiness.blogspot.com/2011/03/i-got-award.html

    Thanks

    Eleni

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  21. Julie CollingsMarch 5, 2011 at 7:23 PM

    beautiful collection of pretty things to make. thanks so much, julie

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  22. SarahMarch 6, 2011 at 10:45 PM

    These are so bright and fun. Love the potholder and the zipper brooch. :)

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  23. KylieMarch 7, 2011 at 12:20 PM

    Such cute things! check out some of the things I made on @
    http://sissybooboutique.blogspot.com/

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  24. Lisa BrownMarch 8, 2011 at 3:22 PM

    adorable ideas!

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  25. AnonymousMarch 8, 2011 at 8:56 PM

    i love and appreciate your posts so much. thank you.

    susan in boston

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  26. peonyandthistleMarch 11, 2011 at 9:47 AM

    Thanks for this lovely little collection of things to make. Now to find the time...

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