Crafting inspiration ?
While we are all being quarantined in our homes during this difficult time I was curious what crafting or projects are you doing? I’m making cards but want a simple sewing project to do.
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Hi Peggy, I am still working (Diamond painting), knitting and crocheting small projects. I also make dream catchers, but enough about me, here is a link with 10 easy projects for kids! Hope it helps you out!
https://www.sewcanshe.com/blog/sewing-projects-for-kids
If you like sewing, how about making some masks? I know some hospitals could really use them right now.
Peggy, here's a project on those face masks
https://www.hometalk.com/diy/repair/how-to-sew-a-face-mask-quarantine-activity-44276973
How to Sew a Face Mask - Quarantine Activity
I am crafting with what I have ...here are some ideas https://justthatperfectpiece.com/toilet-paper-crafts-ideas/
playing with cardboard https://justthatperfectpiece.com/shabby-chic-easter-decor-on-the-budget/
made few wreaths https://justthatperfectpiece.com/shabby-chick-sliced-wooden-beads-wreath-diy/
Hi Peggy, we're making pretty dragonfly wings - https://acraftymix.com/blog/translucent-dragonfly-wings-diy/ and small mosaic ladybirds for our garden - https://acraftymix.com/blog/sponge-ball-ladybug-mosaic/ Enjoy your cardmaking and I'd love to see a piccy of one or two of them
Well, I have been planting seeds and starting them in the house, some of the tomatoes plants are about 5" high. Also, started a ginger plant, bought it from a grocery store and learned they are sprayed so they won't sprout. I rinsed it off every time I was at the sink doing dishes and it eventually sprouted! Now it is planted inside and the stalks are about 2'tall. Fresh ginger year around.
Here is a tutorial for making masks without elastic since it is very hard to find elastic right now:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dY3aS1L7S-4
Hi Peggy,
Make plain sheets and pillowcases pretty by adding Lace or trim or coloured embroidery or stitching. Patchwork - Cushion front, Tablecloth, Chairback, Quilt - let it grow. Repairs is the top of my list!! All the things I have been putting to one side saying, "I'll do that when I have some time" Best wishes.
I’m sewing another one of these! https://www.frugalfamilytimes.com/2018/07/how-to-reuse-old-jeans-to-make-denim-quilt.html?m=1
Well, I continue carving wood. Nothing changed for me :D
You're certainly in the right place here at Hometalk! Use the search bar at the top left to get back loads of ideas. If you've got certain materials on hand, type those in to the search and you'll surely see some inspiration.
I'm making masks for healthcare professionals, the elderly and disabled. Lots of patterns on YouTube. Using up lots of cotton fabric scraps for the pleated masks, and knits for the curved smooth masks.
Here are 10 sewing ideas for beginners: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4qn4ACIRrPI
Hi Peggy, you could make masks
https://mashable.com/video/cdc-face-mask-how-to/
Pillow covers are easy to make if you let the back overlap in the middle so all you have to do is slip the cover over a pillow.
Just got this simple stool project done a couple weeks ago.
Hi Peggy, here are a few ideas for you,
https://www.positivelysplendid.com/easy-sewing-projects-for-beginners/
Hi Peggy,
Face Masks, Scrape Quilt, Decoupage Picture etc. Have fun!
I found this during the pandemic. Pillowcase dresses and personal care items for young girls in Africa..it’s called Little Dresses for Africa. A good deed for those less fortunate.