Posts Tagged ‘crafts’
Sunday, August 2nd, 2009
Tags:
crafts,
IKEA,
IKEA fabric,
knitting,
needle case,
roll-up knitting needle case,
sewing,
tote bag
Made two projects today on my brand new Janome sewing machine, both of which used IKEA canvas fabric I'd purchased earlier this year.
I spent 12 hours sewing today and it's now past midnight. Needless to say I'm exhausted, but it was worth it!
It seems my previous IKEA hack was pretty popular, and though these aren’t hacks they are IKEA related:
This tote I made from IKEA canvas fabric (bought 1 yard of it). The key I purchased at Portobello Road in London at one of those random trinket stores along the road that sells old findings. Just wanted a reason to put it somewhere I guess. Didn’t have a pattern for the tote. For some reason it looks oddly droopy in this picture, but it’s not.
Other item:
It’s a roll-up knitting needle case, also constructed using IKEA canvas fabric as well as scrap fabric from an old pair of H&M pajama pants that I loved years ago. (I save stuff like this for future projects, what can I say.) I even re-used the H&M pj drawstrings for the cording to roll up the case.
Friday, July 31st, 2009
Tags:
crafts,
David Bowie,
gackt,
Janome,
life,
Music,
Photos,
sewing machine
Random life bits on a Friday.
I took a look around my apartment this evening and realized that a lot of my personal effects really don’t make sense when dashed together:
I am also probably one of the only people under 40 who actually owns a 5-cd changer stereo in addition to an iPod. Oh, and a best of David Bowie LP set. With a knitting Hello Kitty. With Greek pop cds. With feather fascinators. And mountain biking gloves.
I’m confused now.
The real news is this baby:
My new Janome sewing machine! I sold my trusty Singer on craigslist to someone who needed it more than I, and upgraded to a machine that’s a lot more heavy-duty and can work with the weird projects I’ve been making lately. Seriously seeing this on my doorstep was the highlight of my Friday.
Tuesday, March 10th, 2009
Tags:
crafts,
crochet,
ikea hack,
myken mirror
This little Ikea hack was a fun undertaking while watching TV this evening. I have a lot of hook-clasp earrings and it's a shame to hide my favorites in a boring old jewelry box.
The final result is not super bohemian but still rather crafty--best of all, it's beautiful and practical, my favorite combination!
Materials: Ikea Myken mirror & J.P. Coats Metallic Knit-Cro-Sheen gold thread, 1 whole skein
Inspiration: Stitch Diva Lace Jewelry Frame, seen originally on CraftStylish.com
Stitch: This easy crochet pattern (PDF warning)
Additional views: Full front and back
Time invested: About 5 hours (I’m slow)
Total cost: $12
Why?: Why not? :)
Wednesday, December 17th, 2008
Tags:
crafts,
gift,
knitting,
scarf
I made a friend (who no longer lives in the same hemisphere as me!) a scarf for a Christmas gift. It was great getting a very happy email from her when the gift reached her doorstep. Something about the distance it traveled to get there made it even more gratifying, I think.
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