Summer is a great time to make blankets and quilts that you will be able to use when it starts getting cold again. I usually will take the summer time to do this and to think about making them as gifts for Christmas. Well this summer I wanted to try something new and I found quilting and this project in particular. I love the way this quilt looks and it also says that it is great for beginners. This is also a great project for people who have tons of fabric that is left over from other projects that you probably wouldn’t be able to use elsewhere.

With the warm weather upon us, more and more people are switching to sandals and flip-flops. Most flip-flops that you will find in the store will be plain. But if you have about 30 minutes to spare and a creative mind, then you can make one of a kind shoes.  For the first few times doing this project, you will probably want to follow an easy to follow instructions. After you have gotten the hang of doing these you can try different things to put onto your flip-flops.

This is a great project for a parent or even grandparent to make for that special child in their life that is beginning to loose teeth. You can make it and personalize it with their name, as well. They are easy to make and will make a special gift.

Materials Needed:

Red, white and black bandanna fabric - 2 pieces 10″ x 10″ for pillow; red gingham fabric - 1 piece 5″ x 60″ for ruffled edge; light blue denim fabric - 1 piece 5 3/4″ x 6 1/2″ for pocket; red embroidery thread; polyester fiberfill for stuffing; thread to match fabrics.

Instructions:

1. Cut 2 pieces  bandanna fabric 10″ x 10″. Cut 1 piece gingham 5″ wide by 60″ in length.

2. Cut one pocket using overlay pattern from denim fabric. Embroider “For The Tooth Fairy” on center of pocket with the use of your sewing machine or use the old - fashioned cross stitch pattern.  Whichever method you choose, lightly sketch writing onto fabric with pencil before beginning for guidelines.

3. Turn and stitch under edges 1/4″ all around on pocket. Sew pocket to center of one 10″ x 10″ piece of bandana fabric leaving top open.

4. Place right sides together of bandanna fabric. Fold gingham in half, lengthwise, wrong sides together. Sew a baste stitch along bottom edge (machine or hand). Pull one of the threads so gathers form. Do not pull too tight but pull enough so ruffle fits around 10″ x 10″ pillow as border.

5. Place the gathered gingham border ruffle in between the right sides of fabric and stitch all 3 material pieces together all the way around, leaving a 5″ opening on one side.

6. Stuff with fiberfill to desired bulk and sew opening closed with whip stitch, turning under edges.

Graduation time is here. School is done and now the graduates are having their parties. Now you have to figure out a gift idea that the graduate will enjoy. This candy plant is the perfect idea because it allows you to customize it at almost every step. Plus because you will be using wrapped candies and chocolates, you are sure to have a gift that will be the hit of the party. Putting one of these together is easy and has easy to follow instructions. Go ahead and have fun with this project. These also make great gifts for any occasions.

It is summer time and that means that there will probably be parites going on. One thing that you see at most parties are streamers or for tropical themed parties leis. Instead of going out and buying boring streamers, why not make these great looking lei streamers. This project is easy to do and comes with an easy to follow tutorial. You will be able to save money and have great party decoration. These also make a great lei itself and will be much cheaper than going out and buying premade leis. You can also add plastic flowers on it to look more like a lei.