So, after searching forever for a tutorial or pattern for a knitting needle case for interchangeable needles, I finally decided to design my own. I knew it needed to have separate pockets for the cables and somewhere to keep the needle pairs so this is what I came up with! The pocket accordion velcros to the front of the first needle pocket flap and that one has velcro keeping it secured to the needle pocket in back. That one is sewed to the case itself and has an extra pocket behind it. I also put in a small pocket for tiny things in the back of the last cable pocket.
(Pocket no longer sounds like a word to me.)
The whole thing is made out of felt, with the outer case reinforced with that plastic mesh people sometimes cross stitch on. It’s a simple design but it’s working out perfectly! I’m super proud of it.
Sorry about the ‘SkillzMcFly’ url stamped all over the pictures. I was having fun with that font and I went overboard. I love that it looks like those plastic labels though!
The Beauty Department: - DIY COCONUT ROSE BODY SCRUB
on my to-do list
DIY Thrifted Shirt into Pencil Skirt Tutorial. Because this shirt was made out of stretchy fabric it was easy to turn it into a skirt. Tutorial from Trash to Couture here. *Love the on trend semi-photo realistic graphics.
wanna do this so badly. so simple and so nice.
DIY Hair Necklace | The Beauty Department
I usually only post DIYs that I myself would want to do, but I gotta be honest - putting this in my hair would end up a massive, knotty disaster. But I love it so much I had to share it anyway! It reminds me of the very popular trend of long dangly ear cuffs that are everywhere at the moment. This does require a little skill - mainly using the pliers to open and close the loops of the chain - but once you get the hang of it you’ll be addicted to jewelry making and there’s no turning back! Haha!
- DIY - IKEA hackers edition: Expedit bookshelf (via roomservice)
Done 😃🇺🇸 I might add Alaska and Hawaii later but I’m done for now #diy #map (Taken with GifBoom)
Edit: Since this is getting around decided to add the site I got a map from to use as a stencil. Just choose your map, choose the size (I did 4x4), tape together, cut out each state, trace onto paper of choice, cut, and put together like a puzzle :-D
Maps here
Four Trendy Bedroom Do-It-Yourselfs
Want to update your bedroom with the latest trends, but don’t want to break the bank? Check out these great ideas!
Ombre is everywhere in clothing and in home decor. Add an easy touch to your home with the Ombre Frame tutorial found at http://vitaminihandmade.blogspot.com/2012/05/ombre-photo-frame-how-to.html
Accent doors are in every designer’s home right now. Any fabric to match your decor can work, and can go in children and adult’s bedrooms alike. The fabric covered door tutorial can be found at http://howaboutorange.blogspot.com/2011/09/how-to-wallpaper-using-fabric.html
Chevron is really popular this season, especially in decor. It is found on china, notecards, and bedspreads. Add this simple rug to any bedroom to give it a quick trendy update. The chevron rug tutorial can be found at http://thehousethatlarsbuilt.blogspot.com/2012/02/diy-friendship-bracelet-chevron-rug.html
Nothing is trendier than going green! Lucky for us, wood room accents are also a big trend in home decor. Repurpose old floorboard scraps or any scrap wood to make this gorgeous wooden jewelry stand found at http://remadeit.co.uk/2012/03/a-floorboard-jewellery-stand/
Confetti Eggs | Oh Happy Day
These confetti eggs are a traditional Easter party item, but I think they would be perfect for New Years Eve! You’re meant to smash them over each other’s heads, so if you decide to use these you might want to have a less fancy bash or at least warn anyone who has copious amounts of gel or hairspray in their hair, or anyone who spent the day at the salon getting their hair done. That’s for guys and girls! Or you could go for something else inside the eggs, like confetti (though that might be hard to get out of hair too!)
(via citrus-kids)
