by Kelli Donley | May 20, 2008 | Domestic Art, Journal, Tutorial
Want to learn how to sew an easy-peasy tote bag? There are gobs of other tutorials out there; I’m just adding my voice to the chorus. Be warned: my sewing is incredibly simple. I’m not a stickler for making things perfect so much as making them they way...
by Kelli Donley | Apr 17, 2008 | CAOK, Domestic Art, Journal, Recycle, Reuse, Triathlon, Tutorial
Take one $.99 Ikea bag, a bit of canvas for the lining, a square of cotton for the front key pocket, some yellow thread and voila: le Chevroleg, 2.0. For Salty. Next sewing project: girl’s dresses made from pillowcases. Have you heard of this? ~K P.S. I’m...
by Kelli Donley | Jan 4, 2008 | Domestic Art, Journal, June Cleaver, Tutorial, Uncategorized
Last year I was browsing the Red Envelope catalog (love their personalized gifts and earrings) when I saw a tiny photo for a leather jewelry wrap. My necklaces are pretty much always tangled because of the petite leather earring box I keep them in at the bottom of my...
by Kelli Donley | Dec 19, 2007 | Journal, June Cleaver, Recycle, Reduce, Reuse, Tutorial
I wish for “green” gifts. Cloth napkins anyone? How easy are these to put together! Just grab any heavy-weight fabric, such as decor, and cut rectangles of the size of your liking. Double fold the hem and stitch away, or single fold the hem and...
by Kelli Donley | Dec 10, 2007 | Domestic Art, June Cleaver, Tutorial
Need an easy, soft and sweet baby shower gift? Take 1 yard of fleece, 1 yard of your favorite quilter’s cotton and 1 yard of your favorite ribbons. Pin the ribbon in the seam, sew the edges together, and voila! A cuddly gift, perfect for celebrating babies born...
by Kelli Donley | Oct 16, 2007 | Africa, Domestic Art, June Cleaver, Tutorial
With baby shower invites in hand, purchase packages of onesies. These can be pre-printed onesies on clearance (ahem), or good old Gerber onesies. Print your favorite image on your laser printer on transfer canvas. Trim, seal color with a hot iron, prep onesie with a...
