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Happy Home

Chronicle Books sent me a review copy of Jennifer Paganelli’s new book, Happy Home. Before I could even open it, my seven-year-old grabbed it and ran away with it. She loved the fancy frills of Jennifer’s last book, Girl’s World, so she was excited to get her itty bitty hands on this one. This book brings more of Jennifer’s bright and cheerful patterns to home goods, sewing projects and crafts. From curtains, to pillows, to baskets covered in flowers, this book has the feel of a Fancy Nancy story come to life.

My daughter has been getting some ideas for updating her room from the book. There’s a very pretty box pleated dust ruffle and an idea for a canopy that we may use. And of course, there’s no shortage of hot pink in the book, my daughter’s favorite color. If you are a girly-girl, or if you know one, you must buy this book. And Jennifer’s beautiful fabrics too.

Quick Crafty Round-Up

Ruffle Blanket from Dana of MADE.

Popsicle Printables from Creature Comforts.

Puppy Ears Card from mmmcrafts.

Printable Sewing Cards from Handmade Charlotte.

Drawstring Bags from The Purl Bee.

Origami Butterflies from Craft and Creativity.

Seashell Tote from Country Living.

Summer Top Tutorial from A Little Gray.

Top 100 Tutorials of 2011

There was lots going on in the craft world this year. So much that I can hardly keep up anymore, but I’ve tried to round up 100 of my favorite craft and sewing tutorials of the year from around the internet. In the sewing category, I’ve included the free projects available from my book 1, 2, 3 Sew. Looks like I actually have a few more than 100 projects listed here. Go make some stuff this year! The projects pictured above are marked with an asterisk.

Sewing Projects

Mouse Pincushion from 1, 2, 3 Sew, video tutorial for Etsy.*
Lunch Sack from 1, 2, 3 Sew for Sew, Mama, Sew!
Market Tote from 1, 2, 3 Sew on the Chronicle Books blog.
Eyelet Headband from 1, 2, 3 Sew as featured on CRAFT.
Pintuck Clutch from 1, 2, 3 Sew featured on Burda Style.
May Flower Hair Clips for Alpha Mom.
Dictation Pouch for Skip to My Lou.
Monster Tooth Pillow from The Long Thread.
Woven Felt E-reader Case for Lark Crafts.
Bias Tape Bunny Ears from Country Living.
Stuffed Fabric Turtle from Make and Love It.
Layla the Elephant from Riley Blake.
Geometric Stenciled Tote Bag from How about Orange for Modern Mom.
Shopping List Holder from Terri Harlan for Lark Crafts.
Embellished Vintage Hand Towels from Lovely Nest Designs.
Pencil Pouch Tutorial from Gwenny Penny.
Bee Skirt Pattern from Whipstitch Fabrics.*
Fabric Ornament from V. and Co.
Fabric Bowl Video from Brett Bara.
Tangram Fabric Puzzle from Beauty All Around.
Laptop Bag from How Joyful for Sew, Mama, Sew!
June Picnic Throw from Bolt Neighborhood.
The Playdate Dress from Craftiness is Not Optional.
Monster Pillow from Ruffles and Stuff.
Sorbetto Tank Top from Coletterie.
Teepee Tutorial from LoLovie.
How-To Make French Knots from We Love French Knots.
Little Houses from Retro Mama.
Ironing Board Caddy from Sew4Home.
Three Tiered Girl’s Skirt from Make It and Love It.
Swiss Cross Bag from John Q. Adams for Sew, Mama, Sew!
Chevron Baby Blanket from Aesthetic Nest.*
Lattice Pillow from Persia Lou.*
Heart Hotpad from Made.
The Graceful Kelly Bag from U handbag.
Hobby Horse from Abby Glassenberg for Whip Up.
Reversible Sewing Machine Cover from Stay-at-Home Artist.
Cottage Door Hanger from The Split Stitch.
Bunny Pants from Made by Rae.
Shirred Skirt with Pockets from Running with Scissors.
Organizer Basket from Pink Penguin.
Scrap Busting Potholders from My Girl Thursday.
Bento Box from Lark Crafts.
Dress Up Wings from Llevo el Invierno for Prudent Bay.
The Junebug Girl’s Dress from Craftiness is Not Optional.
Make-Up Bag from Sew Like My Mom.
Magnetic Bookmark from The Southern Institute.

Quilting

Fish Baby Log Cabin Pattern from Malka Dubrawsky for Sew, Mama, Sew!
Pound Cake Quilt Block from The Long Thread.
October Block of the Month from Alissa Haight Carlton for Sew, Mama, Sew!
Liberty Mini Quilt from The Purl Bee.*
Monsterz Hexagon Quilt from Cloud 9 Fabrics.
Patchwork Quilt Binding from I Heart Linen.
Under Over Quilt Block from Lucie Summers of Summersville.
Crossed Quilt Block from The Long Thread.
Spiderweb Quilt from Quiltville.
Modern Hexagon Quilt Block from Reanna Lily Designs.
The Modern Workshop Quilt from Oliver + S.
Mini Bookshelf Quilt from Don’t Call Me Betsy.
Windy Days Quilt by Moda Bake Shop.
Just Around the Corner Quilt Pattern from Free Spirit Fabrics.

Paper Crafts

3D Paper Ball Ornaments from How about Orange.*
Simple Advent Calendar from Daisy Janie.
Paper Flower from Patricia Zapata of A Little Hut.
Mitten Gift Tags from Present and Correct for Design Sponge.
Valentine Angel from Allsorts.
Paperbag Wreath from Bloesem Kids.
DIY Washi Tape Star from Papernstitch for Creature Comforts.
Paper Gems from Mini Eco.
Paint Swatch Chandelier from Hey Gorgeous.

Crafts

Colored Pencil Jewelry from Mini Eco for Design Mom.*
I-Cord Necklaces from The Purl Bee.
Chevron Printed Fabric from Prudent Baby.
Watercolor Fabric from The Girl Creative.
Rainbow Tinted Mason Jars from Say Yes to Hoboken.
Stamped Tea Towels for Indie Fixx.
Colorful Cubes from Abbey Hendrickson for Etsy’s How-Tuesday.*
Chalkboard Gingerbread People from Whip Up.
10 Ways to Make a Garland from A Beautiful Mess.
Spread the Love Printable Labels from Maize Hutton.
Turn Bottles into White Vases with Aura Joon.
Gingerbread Heads from Bakerella.
Ombre Tutorial from Freshly Picked.
Embroidery Hoop Turkey from Gwenny Penny.
Gift Wrap Paper PomPom from Bloomize.
Felt Flower Wreath from Nest of Posies.
Vintage Wooden Spool Cork Board from The Silly Pearl.
Layered Ribbon Trees from Sparkle.
Stenciled Circle Rug from Tatertots and Jello.
Simple Drawstring Coin Purse from Between the Lines.
Chalkboard Calendar from PSA Stamp Camp.
Make Your Own Washi Tape from Between the Lines.
Decoupage Pumpkins from Country Living.
Watercolor Resist Cards from Glamour Grace.
Bird Ornaments from Torie Jayne.
Cross Stitch Wall Mural from Eline Pellinkhof on freshome (inspirational photos, not a tutorial).
Magnetic Advent Calendar from Twig & Thistle.
Valentine Scratch Cards from Bloesem Kids.
DIY Branch Hooks from Scandinavian Deko.
Print Your Own Fabric from Maple Ash and Oak for Poppytalk.
Tiny Vinyl Records from The Long Thread for Alpha Mom.
Doily Print Bowl from Soda Pop Design (via Creature Comforts).

Be sure to check out my tutorial round-ups from 2010, 2009 and 2008.

HandMAYde is better!

How many times do you see something in a store, catalog or online and think “I can make that”? I do it all the time. Not very often do I actually get around to making the thing, but this week I hope we can all get motivated.

We’ll be featuring projects inspired by items from stores, but done DIY. Whether you make things for thrift, for fun, or both, this week will be good! These clothing projects make me wish I had a sewing machine when I was younger and might have actually worn interesting clothes. It’s too late for me now.

Here’s a quick round-up of DIY knock-offs from around the web. Thanks to Gigi for compiling this list!

Knotted Bedding from Kojo Designs.

Upholstered Headboard from Design Sponge.*

Britt’s Anthropologie-Inspired Tables from Design Sponge.

Chevron Rug Tutorial from Adventures in Dressmaking.

Gradient Shower Curtain from A Little Lovely.

Golden Raindrop Dress from Tea Rose Home.

Layered Jersey Skirt from Sewing for Scarlett.

Flower Sash from Ruby Mines.

Ruffled Tee from Adventures in Dressmaking.*

Ruffled Tank from Ruffles and Stuff.

Tiered Cardigan from Welcome to the Good Life.

String Pendant Light from Made by Girl.

Teapot Lamp from Retropolitan.*

Wallpaper Mirror from Mitzi’s Collectibles.

Seashell Mirror from Lee La La.

Colorpath Pillow from Make it Lovely.*

Window Headboard from Remodelaholic.

Ribbon and Bird Chandelier from Living with Lindsay.

Bouquet Handbag from Make it Lovely.*

iPad Clutch from P.S. I Made This.*

Ruffled Duvet Cover from Kiki Creates.

*Pictured above.

Update: While I encourage you to find inspiration from things you see here, you will of course want to add your own creativity to projects to make them your own.