sewing

Chris got me a sewing machine for Christmas. Then, my mother-in-law gave me a quick tutorial and walked me through making a pillow using a pattern.  Since then, I've made several little projects.  You can call me Martha Stewart now.  Ok, maybe not.  I find I'm not very good at taking my time and being detailed when it comes to sewing (maybe because I don't have much time at night to sew) and I've only done fairly easy projects and they certainly did not come out perfectly.  I do enjoy it and am constantly thinking of new things to create! I linked to some tutorials in case you want to make some of these, too!

First, I made this valance for Camden's new room (his room is still in-the-works):




Then, with left over fabric I made covers for 2 random pillows I had (also for Camden's room):

Although these no-sew tie covers worked fine in our front room, I needed something sturdier for our living room pillows, so I just made envelope covers for them also:

I took a pot holders and turned them into flat iron and curling iron covers (seriously, this took 5 minutes):

I made Camden a pillow for his car seat so he doesn't get a crink in his neck when he is car seat napping.  He doesn't want to use it, but I think it will work better in a forward-facing car seat:

This rice pack warmer was easy , but I haven't bought corn to stuff in it (I guess corn works better than rice?)

I've got a few other ideas in queue (our mudroom project has taken all of my "home improvement/sewing" budget for now) including this pillow mattress.  Let me know if you have any ideas or tips!