November 10 ~ Passion for Travel
| Do you love to break from the daily routine with trips both near and far?! Is a loved one heading out on a big trip in 2012? Use these tutorials and gift ideas to support your travels. Bon Voyage! |  |
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Deploy That Fabric Passport Cover This handy Passport Cover from Deploy That Fabric is a free, exclusive download for you at Sew,Mama,Sew! |
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Sew Spoiled Cosmetic Case This is another free PDF project download for you here at Sew,Mama,Sew!, this time for Cosmetic Cases by Leah Williams from Sew Spoiled. |
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Travel Organizer These fantastic Travel Organizers from Margie at Ribbon Candy Quilt Company are perfect for car trips, for both kids and adults! Margie also shows how the pockets can be used in your home to lend a little organization there too. |
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Travel Sewing Case Did you miss this beautiful Travel Sewing Case the first time around? Dawn from UK lass in US designed this for Sew,Mama,Sew! based on a vintage version she loves. |
Bag a Day
There are so many beautiful bags to love out there… We’re sharing one bag tutorial every day this month for you to sew and give.
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Hip Pouch Jan from Daisy Janie shows you how to make a Hip Pouch to keep important documents (and money!) close as you travel. The link takes you to Day 3 of a sew-along, with links to every other day in the intro. |
Related tutorials you might just love: Gifts for Travelers, More Gifts for Travelers, Wallet-to-Tote, Sushi-Roll Changing Pad and Diaper & Wipes Pouch
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Customizable State Pillow We love these Customizable State Pillows from Love, California. You can select your state and color, and they even offer a few countries and continents! |
Here are just a few fabrics perfect for some of today’s projects. Click on the fabric images to visit the Sew,Mama,Sew! shop:
| Dena’s choice | Kristin’s choice | Liz’s choice | ||
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Homemade Gum Drops These Homemade Gum Drops from Glory at Bakerella are so fun! Glory includes a “Goodie Goodie” gumdrop label for you to download too. |
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Printable Vintage Labels Use these free, Printable Vintage Labels from Cathe at Just Something I Made for the tops of jars and more! |
Win It
Tweet #handmadeholidays or tag us on Facebook this week for a chance to win a $20 gift certificate to Sew,Mama,Sew!
Comment on today’s post for a chance to win one of these books!
Oliver + S Little Things to Sew: 20 Classic Accessories and Toys for Children
Author: Liesl Gibson
Publisher: STC Craft/A Melanie Falick Book
Home sewers love to dress the children in their lives in garments they have hand-crafted. No one understands this better than Liesl Gibson, who is both a mom and the founder of Oliver + S, a sewing pattern company known for its contemporary yet classically sensible kids’ designs, its precise, easy-to-follow instructions, and its charming paper doll-inspired packaging. In Oliver + S Little Things to Sew, you’ll find 20 accessories for children, such as a hat with bear ears, scarf, vest, tutu, art smock, backpack, and quilt– All impeccably photographed by Laurie Frankel. The book includes two full-size pattern sheets and, as an added bonus, two cardstock paper dolls that can be dressed with “clothing” cut from the book’s jacket– A little something extra to keep young ones occupied while grownups stitch new items for their wardrobes!
Made to Play!: Handmade Toys and Crafts for Growing Imaginations
Author: Joel Henriques
Publisher: Shambahla Publications
Delight young children and encourage play through unique handmade toys. From sewn and stuffed musical instruments to interlocking paper building blocks and wooden animal figurines, the projects in this book are meant to encourage open-ended play. Organized by kid-loving subjects, the toys here follow the themes of Zoo; House; Blocks, Cars & Trucks; Dress-Up; Music; and Art. Overall, the projects here are meant to stimulate imagination, build confidence through success and enjoyment, and enhance the bond between family and friends through the creation of unique, artistic handmade toys and crafts.
Sewing in a Straight Line: Quick and Crafty Projects You Can Make by Simply Sewing Straight (US Winners Only)
Author: Brett Bara
Publisher: Potter Craft
Create an entire world of sophisticated projects using one simple skill. Absolutely anyone can sew in a straight line. And with this one skill and some basic guidance, television host and crafty expert Brett Bara demonstrates how you can make custom home decor, stylish fashions, and one-of-a-kind gifts.
Sewing in a Straight Line is a step-by-step guide to creating 28 deceptively simple projects that look like they came from a chic boutique- far more impressive than you would expect for such little effort! These easy-to-make items offer quick gratification that even the busiest among us will appreciate. From a flirty two-hour miniskirt to the cutest plush toys, many of the projects take only a spare afternoon.
Gramma’s Linen Closet creates upcycled clothing and accessories from vintage and repurposed textiles. They want to make sure gorgeous vintage clothing and linens don’t stay buried in a trunk or closet! They specialize in custom work using treasured items from your past. This week you can win an upcycled tote from Gramma’s Linen Closet, made from a unfinished quilt top. It’s fully lined, and has an interior pocket. Prize value: $35.
Take 5: Quilts from Just 5 Fabrics
Author: Kathy Brown
Publisher: Martingale & Co.
Quilters everywhere love Take 5 patterns from The Teacher’s Pet, and this book is packed with them! Simply take five minutes to choose five fabrics (one focus fabric plus four coordinating fabrics), stack them, cut them simultaneously, and you’re ready to sew! It’s the relax-and-have-fun way to create visually stunning quilts.
* Choose from 15 designs that look intricate but are very simple to construct– Excellent for beginners.
* Take the stress out of selecting fabrics with Kathy’s straightforward approach.
* Create a lap-sized quilt this weekend– Experienced quilters can finish in a day.
Don’t miss our Handmade Holidays photo pool, and check out our 2010 Handmade Holidays list for more fabulous ideas.
9 ~ Passion for Cooking + Baking
8 ~ Passion for Exploration + Adventure
7 ~ Passion for Teaching + Learning
6 ~ Passion for Sewing
5 ~ Passion for Organization
4 ~ Passion for Relaxation
3 ~ Passion for Clothes
2 ~ Passion for Play
1 ~ Passion for Accessories
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444 Responses to “November 10 ~ Passion for Travel”
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As always, more fantastic ideas today!
I want to make the travel sewing kit for myself!
I love the downloads featured today – especially the passport cover!
I love the idea of the travel organiser – my children always seem to need masses of things in the car!
I love the cosmetics case!
I love the car organizer. We need one of those.
Yes! A cute organizer to make for my car! And I have been salivating over the Oliver + S book for a time. So many juicy projects!
Love those state pillows…but homemade gumdrops?!! Oh. my.
mmmm…. gumdrops! Another list of great projects.
Oh, Oliver + S how I would love to have you sitting on my bookshelf.
Wow! That sewing case tut is great! I think that maybe even *I* can do that! I will try!
so many fun ideas today. LOVE The gumdrops!!
Great ideas for day 10 Thanks
I love those state pillows–what a fabulous idea!
I love the cosmetics bags!
What a great bunch of projects to make. I love that state pillow.
That Idaho pillow is just the cutest. Going to the site right now to see if they have a Wisconsin one…
I love those printable labels. Those would be perfect for a few gifts I am making.
Those state pillows are my favorite!
I just love the state pillows and those printable vintage labels!
Mm… those are some books I’d love to win! Also, heart the gumdrops.
That car organizer is on my list of things to do!
Ah, such cute ideas!
Thank you so much for tutorials…I can’t wait to turn on my computer and see what there is to make each day!
I have a long list of gifts to make for the holiday…thanks for the ideas!
I love all of today’s stuff!
Sewing in a Straight Line looks like such a neat book!
I have been meaning to make car organizers fir my girls. We have an 11 hour trip for Christmas. How fun would it be to make them each one and fill it with activities for the trip!
I’m going to have to try my hand at those cosmetic cases.
Love that idea of a passport cover. Maybe the US government could take some style advice? For now, I’ll make one for myself. Thanks again for the giveaways!
I can never have enough travel storage; so thrilled to see these patterns and tutorials!
that travel sewing case is so chic!
I have to say… I love the fabric choices today!
Love those state pillows!!
the state pillows are a hoot!
The travel sewing kit is so cute.
The state pillow is so cool! And the giveaways today are great!
Love the travel organizer. Great way to prevent crayons from disappearing in the seats!
Fun projects.
How I would love the Oliver + S book!
Such great books! Fingers crossed
State pillows and gum drops – oh my. Love.
love the new cosmo cricket fabrics
I really need the passport cover
Homemade gumdrops! What a fun idea!
the car travel organiser what a great idea that is.
I’m gonna have to make those gumdrops. They look awesome!
I’m actually going to try the sew spoiled cosmetic cases tonight. I even have all of the stuff I need! Thanks for pulling these together everyday! I am really enjoying them!
Absolutely loving today’s tut-links. The car travel organiser is perfect for Dad as a Xmas gift. Phew – another one off the list
So much fun! I really love those state pillows. My husband and I met in Idaho so I really want to get an Idaho one for him!!
I love the state pillow. what a great idea!
Ooh – I want a copy of that Made to Play! Looks like such a great book!
so many cute ideas – love the travel sewing kit!
Love that you’re doing these handmade holiday ideas in November, when I actually have time to make them. Also I love Oliver + S patterns…just sayin…
Ooh, how I’d love to win the Oliver S or the Sewing in a straight line book …
Great ideas as always!
I love the Idaho pillow- whoot! Thanks for the plush love.
The travel organizer is such a good idea.
Both Sewing in a Straight Line and Little Things to Sew are on my wishlist.
I really love the travel organizer, and the travel sewing kit. My car needs both! Thanks for the chance to win!
Homemade gum drops!!! Amazing!! Thanks!
The travel items are really great. I especially love the travel sewing case.
I love the passport cover!
I’ve had my eye on that Oliver & S book for a while now – dying to make the Penguin Backpack for my niece!
A travel sewing case in a lipstick case is such a genius idea!
The travel sewing case is awesome!
what great gift ideas!
Awesome!
I adore the travel sewing case. How handy is that? I can keep that in my purse with a small project. Thanks!
It’s supposed to rain this weekend so I may be making some cosmetic cases to pass the time.
The state pillows are adorable!
I love the car organizer!
Love the Travel Sewing Case and the Travel Organizer is sweet!!! : )
Another day of wonderful tutes! Thanks!
I need to whip up some of those travel organizers for the car. We don’t travel far, but it is amazing how much my children need on just a short jaunt across town.
Sewing in a straight line? Man, I can barely cut in a straight line. (where IS my ruler anyway?)
Oh, The sewing case is lovely. Forget gifts, I need to make one for myself.
I’m very intrigued by the idea of making my own gumdrops (even if it is a bit of a sticky mess!).
All of today’s ideas look like fun to try. And Kristin’s choice of fabric is gorgeous. Thank you for this whole series!
I’ve fallen in love with the Ginger Cream ~ Circa 1934 fabric!
And hommemade gum drops… who would’ve guessed?!
I love this site! I love coming here and trying out the projects. I am new to sewing and this site has been so helpful! I think I might just have to make the travel organizer!! Thank you Sew, Mama, Sew from this stay at home Momma!
What a great giveaway! Thanks for all the fun ideas.
Deena’s Choice in fabric – love it!
Oooh – great free patterns today. Love them!!
once again everything is so professional but I like the travel sewing case the best!
Home made gum drops!!!!!!!!! Yay!!!
I have a feeling I’m going to need to make that travel organizer pretty soon, the bag keeps getting overstuffed with things for my son…
Love the travel organizer, I think my son could definitely use that. Or, would it be for me, since it would keep MY car more clean?
Thanks for the ideas!
i made travel organizers for family members and they were a big hit! very easy and fun to make!
I need some car organizers.
Time to raid the scraps.
great giveaway!
I love the state pillow idea. That’s fantastic. Thanks for another list of great tutorials.
Great ideas! Thanks again!
What a fun bunch of tutorials. I especially like the sewing case and the gumdrops.
Great stuff! I’m sooo longing for travel right now!
So much great stuff today!
Oh my…homemade gum drops! And that travel sewing case tute has been added to my neverending list of things to make
the travel organizer is such a great idea!
I love the state pillows, and I’m please to see they have a Canada one!
The homemade gum drops look like little individual jewels! I bet they are as tasty as they are lovely.
Cosmetic cases will make great Christmas gifts!
Didn’t we see the gumdrops last year? Maybe I saw them somewhere else. Either way, they look super easy and super awesome!
Cute ideas today! Thanks!
The cosmetic case is perfect for all the little self care treats I’m making for my mama friends. Thank you!
I’m once again inspired by your list! Now I want to make a Texas pillow! Too fun.
that travel organizer for the car is an awesome idea. Thanks for the tutorials and chances to win!
That travel organizer just went on my “to make” list!
I do like the hip pouch very much ! Thanks for sharing !
I’ve made that Travel Sewing case before and it is awesome, maybe my grandmother would like one for Christmas.
the travel organizer and little travel sewing case are delightful!
My kids are so excited about the Made to Play book, the gumdrops (“we can DO that??”) and the travel organizer…great collection thanks so much!
Love the hip pouch! Looks like just the thing for my international travels. I always struggle to find the best way to carry my personal documents and money in a secure and comfortable way.
So many great ideas! I wish I was going on a trip!
I <3 passport case and cosmetic bags!
Car seat organizer is perfect for upcoming holiday travels!
So many great ideas! I only wish I had more time to be creative.
awesome sewing case!
I am so enamored of that travel case — might make one as a gift this year!
Oh my, a gum drop recipe!! Definitely going on the Christmas goodies list!!
The homemade gum drops look so cute. The travel sewing case looks perfect for my sewing friends.
Oh that Oliver + S book would be so wonderful for gifts this year!!!
the travel organizer is just in time for christmas traveling
Love the great ideas and tutorials!
Love that travel organizer! Now that my kids are nearly out of 5 point car seat harnesses, they could reach an organizer from their seats… making car trips that much easier.
Again, more awesome ideas!
As a mom of an on the go family, I love the travel organizer! It is the perfect gift for me!! Of course all of these things are wonderful yet again. The gumdrops look to good to eat!
I love the car organizer. With all the littles in the family this might be a useful item.
I want to DIY a state pillow! Maybe as art work for ny bedroom.
So many wonderful things to make for the kids. I love it!
Love those state pillows!
I adore that state pillow. My son would love one for his new room. Thanks for all the work going into each of these posts. There are so many fabulous ideas.
Love the passport cover – it would be a great project to make assembly-line style, with different or theme fabrics to suit each recipient
I HAVE to make that travel sewing case!
Wow! Gum drops, kids will love to make those. Thanks!
More great ideas to add to my list, maybe this will be the list for Christmas 2012!!
Thank you for reminding me that I haven’t made that travel sewing case yet!
I have a friend who may be getting that passport cover!
Great gift ideas. But I think my 3 yo would have that travel organizer covered in mud in no time flat.
That travel sewing case is genious. I’m definitely bookmarking it for later!
Love the vintage travel sewing case, and gum drops look real easy to make.
Dangit, I keep seeing good things to make for my sister – can’t make them all! At least she has a birthday in January too, so I can do something for then… like the sewing kit muchly this time.
5 fabric quilts? OH MY! How fun and frugal would that be???!
I was just trying to figure out how to customize that chair organizer from the other day for use in the car, so I was delighted to see today’s list of tutorials!
Love the tutorials! And wow… homemade gumdrops sounds SO fun!
Hoopla!! There are so many divine things about handmade toys! And, they’re the best-loved toys, too.
Homemade gumdrops!!! And that travel sewing case is adorable too.
What a wonderful surprize!
I love all these tutorials.
Kind regards from Germany
Claudia
Must make gumdrops now!
I love the Oliver + S Book – the patterns are so cute!
The fabric passport cover is amazing!
I made passport covers for myself and my two quiltie friends when we went on a cruise… it is a great gift!
Homemade Gum Drops! Yum!
Love love love the state pillows! What a great gift for a friend who’s moving away!
I need to make the travel organizer and I’m pretty sure that I know a couple of other people who need one too.
I love the plush states. That would be great for someone who’s far from home. Thanks for sharing all these great ideas. I’ve already clicked through to the homemade gum drops. What fun.
so many great ideas for Christmas gifts!
yay! Love the car organizer…
So many great ideas!
The state pillow is so cool!
my “things I want to make” list is getting longer by the second
yummmm, those gumdrops look so tasty!
I Love that sewing Kit!
The gumdrops look like fun too.
Take 5 looks like a great book. Love the sewing case.
Why sew when gumdrops are calling!!!!!!!!!!!!!
My son would love the state pillows.
Is that a lipstick case? Fantastic!
Everyday I’m energized to get some Christmas crafting done! So many things I want to do, not enough time in the day!
WOuld love to try the gumdrops!
That travel sewing case is genius. I like it.
Mmm homemade gumdrops!
The sewing kit is cute!
I am just loving these Handmade Holiday posts. Wonderful ideas all in one lovely place!
love the travel organizer!!
I absolutely LOVE this month’s theme. The first thing I am doing each morning is check this site. What great ideas (my list is getting SO long)!! And, I am visiting so many fantistic crafty sites!
Another day of awesome ideas. These are on my to-do list. We travel a lot and have travelers on our gift list, too. Thanks for the tutorials and the marvelous give aways.
Wow! The books look fantastic!
I think my jet-setting sister just might need a passport cover this Christmas…
Lovely projects as usual!
The gumdrops sound really good!
Those gum drops are so adorable! Thanks for all the ideas.
I need to make that travel organizer for our van!
I love the homemade gumdrop ideas. Good for gifts and baking projects.
The state pillow is amazing. And gumdrops? Yes, please.
I love the state pillows!
And I love the travel organizer. I think we need that!
Those cosmetic cases are so cute. Gotta make one for my niece as a christmas present! Thanks for the awesome post, as usual
Love these books, great selection!
Homemade gum drops? yum!
The travel sewing kit is a must and I love the car organizer is great too!
Making gumdrops looks like so much fun!
Those gumdrops look so delicious!
Keep up the good work! Love the tutorials!
Love the travel sewing case, and the pouches, too….so many great ideas here!
The other day I had to drop everything & run out to get the ingredients for those chocolate granola bars . . . Now gumdrops! Clearly I need to eat a healthy meal BEFORE I read this blog.
I love the state pillow!
Travel organizer. Um, yes! I have 3 kiddos under 3 in the back of a Corolla… my car often seems like a traveling toy and snack bar. Perfect!
Oliver + S and Sew a Straight Line books are right up my alley, since there’s no travel in my foreseeable future. Thanks for the great links, and the chance to win a book.
I love th state pillows and the small carrying couches.
I love the passport cover!!! So cute.
What seamstress wouldn’t love a cute sewing case!
Wow! gumdrops
the state pillows look like a lot of fun
I like the state pictures.
I might make those cosmetic cases for a few folks this year
I can’t wait to get home so I can try out a couple of these! 3 bags from a couple of fat quarters! My kind of project!
The gumdrops are so pretty.
the oliver + s book has been on my wishlist for ages! i’d be so thrilled to win it!
Super cute state pillows! Love that idea!
thank you for great tutorials!
I love the passport cover and the gum drops.
I also love the fabric Liz selected.
Oh I am going to give the candy making a go…they look yum!
One day I might get to travel again and need some of those accessories! Right now I’m at home with 3 children, one of which gets very travel sick so we try not to go anywhere!
love the travel sewing kit and i have to try to make the gum drops – yummy
Cute sewing case!
i love the travel storage idea
gum drop loveliness
I really need one of those car organizers!
my Sis-in-Law would love the Oliver + S book!
Love the passport covers here and the gum drop recipe!
Thanks again — can’t wait to try the makeup pouches!
I love the car seat organizer idea..especially with an ever busy 3 yr old!!
The gum drops look so yummy!
The hip bag looks good. It would be great to make one in your favourite colours!
Hmm… travel bug bit long ago… or I was born with it. Just ask my globe-trotting grandparents!
The travel organizer is really cool! I would love to make one for the back of my sewing chair and shove whatever I’m working on in the different pockets…I’m forever losing the right size elastic or binding or whatever, along with pattern pieces!
The hip bag actually looks pretty hip! They’re called bum bags in AU.
Make my own gumdrops? Yes Please!
I love the car organizer. We live in the middle of nowhere, so all of our trips are long ones. This would be great!
Thank you so much for all the great ideas. I look forward to turning on my computer every day. I love today’s sewing case tutorial.
Can’t have enough of those organizers around!
Wish I had time to make everything, such wonderful ideas for presents
Who doesn’t need a sewing kit? Thanks for the great ideas! I think I’ll try making the gumdrops, too.
those gumdrops look amazing
I wish I lived in America, but I’m guessing there aren’t any European pillows. That’s a shame. But I will definitely make myself some gumdrops to cheer me up.
Gumdrops – yummy! thanks!
Love the little sewing kit and oh the custom state pillows!
I planned on making cosmetic cases last year but ran out of time. Thanks for the reminder to get my act together and start sewing.
Great ideas!
I love the state pillows and how about the passport cover. Great ideas. Thanks!!
I totally need a car organizer…and gum drops!
The cosmetic cases are beautiful. and homemade gum drops???? Looks too involved for me, but I’d love to get them as a gift!!
Homemade gumdrops? Wow…cuteness abounds. Thanks!
I love the sewing case. thanks for the giveaway!
I love the sewing case.
Love that travel sewing case!
That little sewing case is so cute!
I need to make myself the travel sewing kit. Nothing worse than losing a button in the wrong place at the wrong time!
Wow! Those state pillows are adorable
Travel sewing kit — who doesn’t need one of those?
I’d love one of those books, especially the ones about sewing things for children. I love sewing things for my daughter!
i love the customizable state pillows!!
The gum drops will be great on a gingerbread house! Thanks so much
Ok, I love the state pillow!! so fun.
Home made gum drops? How cool is that? Looks like more great stuff to work on
Passport cover, here I come!
I love the travel organizer for the car.
Next summer is a 36 hour drive from VA to MT. I will be making organizers for my girls who will be 4 and almost 2 at the time of the trip!!
The car seat travel organizer is great just for every day … super handy for my two kids!
The travel sewing case is so cute. But the project I’d actually end up making would be the cosmetic pouch or car seat organiser – I can see so many uses for both of them.
cosmetic bag- here I come!
I’ve been meaning to make one of those travel organizers FOREVER!
Gumdrops AND a zippered pouch tutorial!! Wowee!
The travel sewing kit is soooo cute! Love it!:D
I need a passport cover.
I love that travel organizer
Yummy yummy gum drops! Outstanding ideas everyday. Thanks.
The travel organizer would come in very handy for the car! I may just have to try that gumdrop recipe too! Very cute!
I know a new mom who could use that car organizer!
That sewing kit is AMAZING!
I don’t know which I want to make first, the car organizer and the cosmetic cases would be so handy for the busy holiday travel season.
And maybe some gum drops to bribe the kids with! That’ll keep ‘em quiet
Great book selection! Thanks for the chance to win!
Going to have to try the gumdrops for a holiday treat and as always, adding two or three more projects to the list!! Thanks again for the awesome tutorials!
Love the travel organizer and the travel sewing kit!!
Love the travel organizer! Another one to add to my long list of sewing projects!!!
I will definitely have to make that traveling sewing case (um, for myself). Thanks for the great ideas!!
Gumdrops, yay! Can’t wait to make them…
Cute cosmetic bags and I love the state pillows.
I LOVE the travel organizer! I may need a few with my kids in the van!
State pillows! How fun is that??
Thanks for the great giveaways — those books are cool!
I love the state pillows!
Ooh! I just love the travel sewing case! So cute and perfect for emergency wardrobe repairs!
Great ideas…
Love the travel organizer! And the Oliver + S book! Thanks for the chance to win.
I’d love any of those books! And the state pillows are so cute!
gumdrops! yum!
The travel organiser looks like a great idea – I’ve also seen a few that include velcro loops to attach things too. Those gumdrops look tasty, as well!
Home made gum drops!?! that may be essential for this years gingerbread house!
State pillows! I’m finding stuff to make for me when I should be making gifts = trouble! How does one tag you in Facebook?
Those gumdrops look so fun! Will have to try that!
I think I really need the sewing in a straight line book!
As we live overseas that passport cover would come in handy! Thanks for the great tutorials!
Gum drops! I can’t say I’ve ever eaten one but this may be the year….
The states are really neat!
That travel sewing kit is excellent! Much better than the snap-lock bag I took on my last holiday!
The cosmetic case is perfect! And love that Made to Play book.
That totebag is adorable!
The cosmetic cases would be a great way to use fun fabrics!
I can’t wait to try the hip pouch pattern. My mother always uses an old one she’s had for years – I can’t wait to surprise her with a new one in a more up-to-date fabric!
home made gum drops
Beautiful!
That travel organizer is not just for kids. I can see using one for work since I’m in my car a lot!
Great ideas!
I like the cosmetics case…and everything else!
Love that passport cover! I should make a pair for the hubby and myself.
Those gumdrops are so pretty!
I want a state pillow!
Love the little sewing case!
That travel organizer is awesome!
We are moving to Norway in 2012 and I definitely think some passport covers are in order for my family and also for our extended family and friends to encourage them to visit!
I love the state pillows. Canadian provinces would be great!
The gumdrops looks yummy!
How great! I’ve been looking for a good idea on how to sew a car organizer…thanks for sharing that!
I love that oliver and s little things book!
I love the passport cover!
Gumdrops? YUM!
We love to travel, and these are wonderful ideas to make our lives easier! Thanks!
Homemade gum drops sound so fun!
My in-laws are crazy for sweets, so I’m after those homemade gumdrops today.
Oooo, those gum drops look so good, so much better than store bought. Another great day.
That passport cover popped up just 2 weeks before we take our dream vacation to Thailand and Cambodia! My passport will be stylin!
THe state pillow is so cute!
Great ideas
I love the state pillows. great tutorials too. thanks.
That travel organizer is perfect, I need two for our car! I am loving the handmade holidays again, I check in everyday to see what you have for us….keep up the great work!!
Where oh where will I find the time for all these ideas? And it’s only November 10th!
The hip bag is really neat! And now I want to eat gumdrops…
I like that passport cover on the to do list!
Those gumdrops – yum!
love the little travel sewing case.
I made passport holders for my parents and they love them!
Love those state pillows.
Love the travel organiser!
awesome ideas for christmas thanks
I’m thinking that one of those state pillows, in the shape of our home state of California, would be a great gift for my grade-school-chum who lives in Berlin now. Always so many wonderful ideas here…
I really would love to win sewing in a straight line . . . although Made to Play would be a close second
Homemade gumdrops!? Woo hoo!
The cosmetic cases are great!
Definitely going to make the passport cover. It will make me smile every time I use it. Thank you!
With 3 kids I NEED the car organizer. More great ideas today,
Thanks!
Oh, the sewing case is just about the cutest thing ever!
I love the travel sewing case! It will be a great additional gift for my bridesmaids. Awesome!
I love love love those state pillows! I wish I could convince my husband to buy me an Ohio pillow!
I so want to try those candies!
How great are all these ideas. The car organizer is a great idea. I should make it for my nephew. He’s only one but has things he could use it for. Gumdrops? I have to give that a try. Thanks for the giveaway.
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I can’t wait to make that passport cover. That fabric is so whimsical and inspired!
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Those gumdrops look so yummy. I can’t wait to try and make those. I am thinking red cinnamon ones would be yummy.
Super ideas today (just like everyday!) I’m loving the sewing case Dawn made. Looks like a lipstick case. Sew cute!! The state pillows are such a fun idea. I should check and see if they have Switzerland, my Mom would do the happy dance for sure.
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Since I already have many things to sew, I might get one of those state pillows! Those are so cute!
Homemade gumdrops sound yummy!
You had me at gumdrops
Love the state pillows!
I love the travel sewing kit–what a great idea!
Love the Little Things to Sew!
Love that little sewing travel case…a must for me! The state pillow is adorable too! Smiles~Beth
Oooh I could really use a car travel organiser!
Homemade Gum Drops…YUM!
So many great ideas! Thanks!
So in love with Handmade Holidays. Thanks!
Homemade Gum Drops! Yum!!
We travel A LOT, and these are all great ideas to make it a little easier. Thanks so much!
I like the passport covers. I need to make one for me and another for my hubby.
LOVE the travel organiser! Such a clever idea.
Cosmetic purses will make great gifts for my work mates. Thanks for the idea.
Love the Travel Sewing Case! Wonderful!
Lots of great inspiration, love the look of the “made to play” book too
Of course, passport covers! Why didn’t I think of that before, with all the traveling we do. I should make one for my mom, too. She’s coming to visit us in India in a couple months.
That travel sewing case is so cute and useful.
i hope I find time to make the sewing kit.
love that travel organizer – so useful!
The hip pouch looks cool. All the books in the giveaway are great. Thanks for the chance to win!
Love the vintage labels.. perfect for gifting!
thank you for the chance to win the take 5 quilt book.i am planning to make the cosmetics bag for a lot of gifts!
can’t wait to make homemade gum drops
Have thought about car organizers of some kind on every trip we take….. LOVE the book selections today!@
The state pillows are so cute!
I did miss the sewing case first time around — how clever!
I will definitely be trying the goodie goodie gum drops sometime in the near future!
I love the cosmetic case! Thanks for the pdf!
I love that Idaho pillow because my heart really does lie in Boise. That is where my 2 granddaughters live <3
The gum drops look so pretty. I would like to try that recipe this Christmas.
The cosmetic cases look great – perfect for my 17 year old.
I love travelling!
Oooh gumdrops! I was thinking of making sweets for little gifts so think I’ll need to give those a try
I need to make that one for the car! So cool! and I might just have to try my hand at the gum drops. I love gum drops!
Love the car orginizer and gumdrops!!!!
Love the books for making toys.
Mmmmmm….gumdrops! Will have to make some for my sons!
I really need that car organizer. Thanks!
It is dangerous for me to know that I can make my own gumdrops!
I need to make 2 of those car organizers for my boys. Love them! And the makeup cases will be perfect gifts for Christmas!
I love the travel organizer. Is there a tutorial for someone who will actually clean up the toys and put them in there?
Great ideas, and great books!
I love the vintage printable labels.
Love the state pillow. So adorable.
Those gum drops look amazing.
I never even thought of making gumdrops! How neat! Love the labels, too. Thanks for sharing!
All those books look fantastic! My favorite is Oliver + S
I bookmarked this post! Thanks : )
my boyfriend just threatened to move out if i wore a hip pouch…so, is it wrong that i still think it’s totally cute and want to make is ASAP?
i love the hip pouch !!
What great gift ideas! Thanks for the giveaway!
would love the oliver and s book
We are going travelling this Spring — so lot’s of great ideas! Thanks for chance to win — especially the Oliver + S book!
The travel sewing case is so cute! That may find its way to several sewing friends this year!
The gum drop recipe looks like fun!
That travel sewing case looks cool. I don’t even like gumdrops, but that picture makes me want to!
I love all the books! I’ll have to hint to my hubby . . .
Beautiful fabric choices!
I never knew you could make gum drops! YUM! Love the book “take 5″!
i know someone who will want to make those gumdrops!
Lovely travel (or at home) organiser. Could do with lots of those.
mmmm. homemade gumdrops??
Great ideas all over the place. Very interested in the gum drop recipe. Might have to try that.
oooh, the gumdrops look delicious. And I’m dying for that Oliver and S book!!!
Homemade gum drops!! Yum!
I’d love to win the Oliver +S book!
The teacher in me loves the states pillows!
oh pretty please!
That sewing case is too cute – and would be perfect for me, as I try to travel really light, but always pack a sewing kit
Thanks for another great set of ideas and giveaway!
I love that organizer thing for the car!
That travel organizer is fabulous! I could use that for myself.
Love it! The Travel Organizer for the car is on my list of things to make.
Oo, gumdrops!!
Gumdrops & Travel organizers! Perfect!
I love the travel sewing kit!
Excellent inspiration: Love the Travel Organizer! And the take 5 book looks right up my alley.
loving all these ideas! especially the labels…
Ooh, lovely! The cosmetics cases and travel sewing kit will keep me busy
I have a trip coming up ~ thanks for reminding me to make a passport cover!
The grandchildren will love the car pocket hanger! Thanks for more great inspiration.
Homemade gum drops?? Are you kidding me… how cool!
Gum drops look yummy!
I’m definitely going to make a cosmetic case for me…and love everyone’s fabric choices!
Yum…gumdrops!
Those home made gum drops are a neat idea!!
I love the passport cover
I was so proud of my passport when I first got it.. only makes sense to give it a cover upgrade.
Homemade gumdrops?! Yes please!!
Love the cute Hip Pouch idea.
The state pillows are adorable!
That travel sewing case is just adorable!
Such great ideas from the labels to the travel sewing kit to the yummy little gumdrops! I want them all!
we definitely need that car organizer
I really need a new travel bag… but wonder if anyone will make me one…
Oooh, love that sewing kit, you keep publishing links to projects i want to make for myself!!
How fun would it be to make those gum drops??!! yum!
Audio began playing any time I opened up this web site, so annoying!
wow….would love to win any one of those books…thanks for the chance!