- Back to School
- Bag Month
- Board Members & Contributors
- Christmas in July
- Contests & Giveaways
- Etc…
- Fat Quarter Month
- Featured Creativity
- Featured Products & Books
- Forum News
- Hand Sewing Month
- Handmade Holidays
- Kids' Clothes Month
- Make It Wear It
- Pattern Reviews
- Polls
- Profiles
- Quilting Month
- Quilting Month II
- Scrap Buster Month
- Sew-Alongs
- Sewing Activists
- Sewing for the Home
- Sewing Machine Month
- Sewing Tips
- Spring Sewing
- Summer Sewing
- True Love
- Tutorials & Projects
- Women's Clothing Month
Blog Search
Blog Archives
Grab Our Button!
Connect With Us!
November 13 ~ Go
| Today’s features are perfect when you’re on the move. We’re sure you know someone can appreciate Gifts to Go! Also: Don’t miss today’s Twaiku contest in the Win It section. |  |
 |
Make It
 |
|
Shoe Bags Visit Betz White for these fantastic Shoe Bags (this set was made with “yummy thrifted sheets”). Enjoy the tutorial, and make a set for a friend! Betz writes, “Shoe bags keep your clothes clean and your shoes protected and organized!” |
 |
|
Car CD Holder This Car CD Holder Tutorial from Georgia at Puking Pastilles was a runner up (and a huge hit) in our Scrap Buster Contest. |
 |
|
Travel Wipes Wallet Make a Travel Wipes Wallet with Kelley’s tutorial at Pocket Envy. Kelley writes that the wallet keeps “wipes moist without getting the rest of your bag damp.” |
 |
|
April Bags We think our April Bags from Elizabeth are perfect for toting things all around town and beyond! Make one for a beach bag, one for crafting on the go, one for… You get the idea! |
 |
|
Passport Cover Another big hit in our Scrap Buster Contest, perfect for people on the go: Take another look at this pretty Passport Cover Tutorial from Jo at Chubby Hobby. |
You might also enjoy these related tutorials from the SMS archives: Gifts for Travelers, Classic Tote, Perfectly Portable Cushions, Picnic Blanket with Rock Pockets, Tech Gifts
Here are just a handful of fabrics we love for some of these projects. Click on the fabric images to visit the Sew,Mama,Sew! shop:
| Jessie’s choice | Beth’s choice | Lauren’s choice | ||
 |
|
 |
|
 |
Buy It
 |
|
Pocket Purse Keychain Set Kiwi Dot from Jimmy Pickles Jimmy Pickles has a huge selection of Wristlet Keychains, and many feature some of our favorite fabrics. This Pocket Purse Keychain Set in Kiwi Dot is cheery, and would make a great gift set. Cherie writes, “I first thought of The Wristlet Keychain™ when I realized how awkward it was to get my son in his car seat while juggle a handful of keys. Always afraid I was going to put them down and accidentally lock them in the car; I discovered having them on my wrist was a great solution.” |
 |
|
Kids’ Car Seat Organizer from Sewn Natural This darling Kids’ Car Seat Organizer from Sewn Natural would definitely help on long car trips! Sewn Natural also sells sleeping bags for children and “kids’ eco nap mats” for kiddos on the go (& lots more). |
Mix It
 |
|
Chocolate Covered Cheesecake Lollipops Kevin has a fun Chocolate Covered Cheesecake Lollipops Recipe at Closet Cooking. |
Print It
 |
|
Holiday Tags from Camilla Engman We love these Holiday Tags from Camilla Engman. 2006 is a favorite set around here! Choose from two sets of holiday tags or download both. Visit Camilla at Camilla Engman and Studio Violet, her collaborative space with Elisabeth Dunker. |
Win It
Twaiku contest! (Haiku on Twitter.) Post your original haiku on Twitter this week and include #HH3 (trying to save you a few characters.) The theme? Handmade Holidays, of course! Our 2 favorites win a $20 gift certificate to Sew,Mama,Sew!
Comment in today’s post for a chance to win the book or one of three patterns. The winners will be announced next Friday. Visit our prize list to see some of the other great giveaways this month.
By Valerie Peterson, Janice Fryer
(Storey Publishing, $14.95, ISBN: 978-1-60342-440-0)
From the Publisher:
Take your cookie decorating to impressive new heights! With more than 60 fabulous designs for Christmas cookies, plus festive cookies for New Year’s and Hanukkah, Cookie Craft Christmas gives you the inspiration and simple instructions you need to create show-stopping treats for holiday parties, cookie swaps, and special gifts.
(Sew Lola, $8.00, Listing # 33129514)
From the Designer:
Last year, my Mary Jane Stocking design was featured on Etsy’s blog and got a 2nd place on Etsy’s Holiday Stockings Contest.This pattern is easy to follow and fast to make! You may sell the stockings you make from it.Included:
1. PDF Mary Jane Stocking Pattern
2. PDF Step by step instructions with color pictures and a list of materials needed.Finished stocking measures:
17″ height, 12″ width at the shoe, 6.5″ top opening.
Lola would like to offer all Sew,Mama,Sew! readers 20% off any clutch, pouch, wristlet, doll, or brooch in the shop. Offer valid with code: sewmamasew through November 20, 2009.
More Handmade Holiday Ideas (& don’t miss our Handmade Holidays photo pool!)
12 ~ Clean & Tidy
11 ~ Pamper
10 ~ Craft
9 ~ Play
8 ~ Deck the Halls
7 ~ Exercise
6 ~ Sit Back & Relax
5 ~ Read
4 ~ Go Green
3 ~ Sleep
2 ~ Adorn
1 ~ Wear
We respect the copyright of all crafters. All links and photos from blogs on our Handmade Holidays posts are used with permission.
285 Responses to “November 13 ~ Go”
Leave a Reply
Advertising
info@sewmamasew.com
More great ideas! Thanks!
Thanks for the great printables you’ve been including in the posts this month!
Love the Car CD Holder. And oh my gosh…Chocolate Covered Cheesecake Lollipops look so good.
I love the pocket purse with kiwi green….
Please enter me in this giveaway. You’ve really inspired me to get my attitude straight and get thinking about who I want to make something special for this Christmas!
how fun! love the purse from Jimmy Pickles!
Oh, Cookie Craft Christmas!! It looks sooo divine!!
The passport cover is a cute, quick stocking stuffer idea – I love it!
Really inspiring today. The chocolate covered cheesecake lollipops will provide the sugar kick I need to get the April bag project started!
I love the travel wipes wallet, what a great idea!
holy cow! cheesecake lolipops! I can’t wait to try those!
I love the vintage sheets! I wish I could find pretty ones like that. Anyone have any good resources? I’m in Vancouver, BC.
That book reminds me of all the christmas cookies we used to bake with my mom!
I sure do love all the hoilday tags – and I really need to make one of those cd holders for myself
I love everything posted today!!
well, that was fun. I zipped over to the Jimmy Pickles site and picked up one of my holiday gifts! Thanks for all the great ideas!
I love these projects!! I can’t wait to get started. That Cookie Craft Christmas book would be perfect!! I always go crazy baking for Christmas. I love giving cookies to my neighbors.
Thanks for the chance!
I was thinking of making shoe bags for our next trip- perfect timing!
beautiful pictures and fabric
i love the pasport cover
Some really great ideas, love those cheesecake lollipops.
thanks again for a great round up of projects!!!
Some more great ideas. Thank you.
Christmas cookies! yummy, my Mom and I decorate roll outs like those pictured every year, we would love some fresh ideas!
I check your blog every morning for gift ideas! I am in the throes of six rice heat therapy bags right now! I would love to win today’s prize!
I’m thrilled with all the craft ideas!
I love the April bag.
I NEED those lollipops! Thanks for the giveaway!
very fun grouping, thank you!
Super cute purse!
It looks like today’s projects will make my next trip stylish and coordinated. I’m planning the fabric I need now for the passport cover, shoe bags, and travel wipe holder. Kudos!
that book looks adorable!
Another round of great gift ideas!
Awesome ideas! The April bag looks like it would make a great bag to throw a few balls of yarn and my knitting needles to go away from a weekend. Can’t wait to try it out!
You significantly added to my gifty to do list today. Thank you ever so much. ~Kelly
Love the yummy thrifted sheets! I’ve got to keep my eye out for some of those!
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHHH!! This is the book I’ve been waiting to win! I love cookie decorating! You guys are awesome!
I just had a new baby. That wipes case is perfect
Love the CD holder!
The shoe bags are so practical! and the lollipops are yummy looking!
how wonderful! thank you!
Puking Pastilles may be the best name ever….
You’ve outdone yourself – today’s post is FABULOUS! What great ideas! The shoe bags are so pretty and practical. The travel wipes wallet is a super idea – good gift too. And the CD holder is gorgeous! Enter me to win the cookie cookbook – it would be wonderful to have this holiday season. Thanks for all your posts, your blog is a favorite of mine! Maeve
cheesecake lollipops! omigosh! and i love the april bag. i might have to make some for gifts!
Loving all the ideas!!! I think the wipes carrier is super cute!!
There is nothing better then cheesecake covered in chocolate in the form of a lollipop!! YUMMY!
cute projects!
Again those little tags are just adorable – I know where I’m getting all my tags this year – the printer! And I love Elizabeth’s bag – so pretty!
And I didn’t think of making shoe bags before! That’s a great idea for a christmas present for someone who actually has everthing
Thank you!
that purse and key chain is adorable. I really need just those items to get my days simplified.
How cute is that stocking pattern?!
Mmmm cheesecake! :0
i have a friend who would just love a passport cover! thanks for leading me to the right place!
Lots more great ideas and the printables are so cute.
i love the cd holder and car seat organizer. yay for fun ideas!
Chocolate-covered cheesecake lollipops. Wow. I really can’t think of anything sounding better than that!
Love the shoe / clothing travel organizer. I would add a mesh see through window to top to see what is inside . . . unless I fabric code them LOL Pink for pants, blue floral for tops etc. Thanks for sharing tutorials
We are going on a trip after the new year and the passport covers would be perfect for all my traveling companions!
Cute prizes today! The cheesecake lollipops look amazing too.
I love the passport cover! The button closure is a nice twist on the way I normally make them. And those cheesecake pops (and everything else at Closet Cooking, really) look divine!
Those cheesecake lollipops look delicious!
I’m sure I’ll try Betz White’s shoe bags, so pretty and useful!
Great ideas again! Love the April bag – very versatile!
I love that bag, perfect for my yarn on the go.
Oh yumm cheesecake lolipops.
Cheesecakes lollipops must be sinful, but sounds like the thing for me.
love the vintage sheets shoe bags. Loooove them!
Love the stockings. I want to make them and fill them with cookies.
These are some great ideas and GREAT giveaways! Thanks for all the hard work finding these.
I’m definitely going to have to try the shoe bags! So much nicer than plastic bags when travelling!
Way to GO! These are great projects!
that mary jane stocking is adorable! i love the ideas for vintage sheets!
love the shoe bags! i always use old grocery bags – not any more!
Cheesecake lollipops!!! Yay. Also, I still love the CD holder — I voted for that one last month!
That stocking is just the cutest! Love it!
Love the passport cover! I’ll have to give that a try!!!
cookies! cookies! the best part of the holidays.
I love that car seat organizer!
I adore the fabric choices today! And those cheesecake pops–Yummmmm!
Shoe bags, so simple and pretty!
The shoe bags! Oh!
Ive made the cheese cake lollipops before. They are extremely messy and dont look like the pictures but they are OMG good!!!
Ooh, that kids car organizer looks like the perfect gift for my new-mom sister!
Fun Ideas! Guess I better get sewing.
Ooh– the shoe bags look just perfect for holiday gifts. How fun– and practical!
I love that mary jane stocking!
I LOVE the car organizer. I need one ASAP!!
I want those lollipops!! Can’t wait to mix some up
Love today’s fabric choices! So cute!
I love the wipes holder. What a handy little thing to have.
Those lollipops look so good I can’t even look at the screen anymore! I need some now!
That CD organizer is so cute! Much better than a black plastic one…
and the great ideas just keep coming
Oh my, those MaryJane stockings are to die for!!
Those tags are adorable!
I think I need that cd holder! love it!
I really need to make some of those shoe bags, since they’re so much prettier than the one that came with my luggage!
Thanks for all the great ideas!
Blessings,
KT
Great ideas. Cheesecake lollipops!
I love the thrifted sheets in the photos of the “shoe bags”. I never find ones as cool as those when I go looking. I’m jealous!
Those lollipops look wonderful! I’m going to have to try those out. The wipes wallet will be included with the diaper bag I’m making for my daughter who’s expecting my first grandchild! And the shoe bags are just for ME! Thanks for the ideas.
Passport cover is definitely on the “need to make as a christmas gift” list!
Oh such fun stuff everyday!
Love the travel wipes wallet, lots of great ideas!
What a day! I will definitely be making the baby wipes wallet. I also love Lauren’s fabric choice for the day and the kids’ car seat organizer.
Love the vintage shoe bags and CD holder!
I love these tutorials! And the giveaway prize is amazing! Thank you!!!
what nice things.
CHEESECAKE LOLLIPOPS!!!!
Wow. I want some. Like right now.
I love that passport cover. It’s gorgeous.
You have such fun and inspiring ideas. I am going to make the CD holder for the car. Much prettier than the old black one we have.
Have a friend who loves, loves cheesecake. Won’t she be thrilled when she gets some cheesecake lollipops.
Those lollipops look so yummy!
More great tutorials today! Thanks!
I love the pdf stocking pattern! It looks so realistic! And who doesn’t like cheesecake, especially as a lolipop. Hoping to make some of these car seat covers for my kids and nieces and nephews.
love it!
everything is adorable. i love the shoe bags.
Cute stuff! Definitely making the travel wipes wallet – I have a 2 year old and wipes are always needed!
Nice! Several great ideas to use – the wipes wallet & passport cover will be holiday gifts this year!
Love that Maryjane Stocking, definitely going on my holiday to-make list!
The Maryjane stocking is so cute!
Great ideas! Thanks for sharing!
Love the mary jane stocking pattern!
the terrific ideas keep on coming! thanks.
Love the bags today.
Good thing DH doesn’t frequent here, otherwise I’d be making those chocolate covered cheesecakes lollipops tonight! Well, I might make them anyway…
Ooh, I need a wipes wallet! Puts my plastic baggie to shame.
Lots of good ideas. Thank you!
Chocolate covered cheesecake lollipops? Yum!!
Mmm, Christmas cookies! I would love that book!
I love that sweet stocking pattern.
I really like the bag!
Cookie Craft Christmas looks like the kind of book I need!
More great simple sewing gift ideas. Thanks!!!
You had me at cheesecake…
So many great ideas as usual!
the colors in the example items for this post are great–they just make me happy. I might be making some of those shoe bags in the near future
O M G those lollypops look amazing! I may have to add them to my gift baskets this year!
The travel wipes bag is a great idea. Oh and the cheescake pops?!? i wish i hadn’t seen them!
Adorable gift tags! And the cheesecake pops look so yummy; I”ll have to try making some for the holidays.
Must.Make.Chocolate.Covered.Cheesecake.Lollipops…Now.
More great ideas. Thanks!
I am in aw of you fab. ideas. they never end.
I like the April bag and car CD Holder. Not only the idea is fine but the fabrics used in these projects are astonishing. Such small things can make life much brighter.
Ok,I can win now.
You are sure making it easy for us … some great projects here.
Mmm cookies! The ones on the cover of that book look gorgeous!
I like the idea of these shoe bags for keeping shoes together.
Ohhh–love the April bag–I’m going have to make some of those!
I HAVE to make the car CD holder. Great! Thanks!
That car seat organizer looks so handy. My kids’ cup holders are overflowing. I might have to look into that some more.
Very cute ideas. cant wait to start
ooooooo yummy cookies!
I love the cd holder!
I see a theme gift in the making…shoe bags, passport cover, april bag – perfect for a travelling friend!
Thank you. I love these!
Whta fun giveaways, I’d love to make that stocking!
Lovely ideas – thank you!
great ideas – i want to try the cd holder & wallet!
I made that bag the last time during the bag month. It is a great pattern!
I am so making my dad the passport cover for Christmas!
Thanks!
The keychain wristlet is genius. I too have the key juggling problem when buckling carseats. Thanks for the link!
Oh I need a few more weeks between now and Christmas to actually make all of the wonderful projects I see! Thanks for continual inspiration.
Cute book! Love the ideas so far…
So many lovely ideas!!!
I love the kids car seat organizer!
This is the best month ever!
I am loving those shoe bags! Thank you so much!
Even more fantastic ideas… keep ‘em coming
Lovely holiday tags, these will come in handy!
I need that cookie book! (or else how am I going to make all those holiday cookies this year?..)
OMG!!! this is so fun!
Those passport covers are going on my christmas list for my sister and brother-in-law who will be doing many overseas medical relief trips in the future!
love the passport cover
Chocolate covered cheesecake pops! OMG there goes the diet. Is it christmas yet? Can I make them now?
the cookie book is great – I could use some new ideas to replace the old stale cookie recipe that I have been using for 30-some years
I love the April bag!!!!
Those cheesecake lolipops look yummy! Lots more great ideas to sew.
More great tutorials!
Really like the kids car organizer thingy! So cool.
Shoebags–I love shoebags but forget about them as a gift idea! Thanks for the reminder:)
Adorable tags from Camilla Engman–another big thank you!
that stocking would be perfect for our youngest daughter’s first christmas this year!
Who couldn’t get more organized? Love the carseat organizer!
OK putting the cheesecake lollipop things out there is just evil. They look so good. Guess I need to hit the grocery store.
I made a set of matched shoe bags for a friend who travels one year and she wore them out! They make a wonderful gift.
I think I need to make a passport cover for ME. Thanks for the great ideas!
I’m totally looking forward to another round of great ideas…and totally scared! I’m afraid I’m going to be completely overwhelmed by all the cuteness and have no time to make any of it!
Love the travel wipes wallet – ideal for my sister in law who has two children
That Mary-Jane Stocking is so cute!
The cookies in Cookie Craft Christmas look scrumptious!
Adorable holiday tags and YUMMY cheesecake lollipops!
All these great ideas and not enough time ! And, who doesn’t love cookies ? Thanks !
I’ll make the shoe bags: very useful project!!!
I’ve been wanting and needing to make a CD holder for ages now, I really need to give this tute a try. You all picked fantastic fabrics for the projects, too.
Chocolate covered cheesecake lollipops? Are you trying to kill me, or what?!
Wow, so many great ideas.
What do I do first: make these adorable items or book a flight for my next trip?!?
cheesecake pops? oh you’re killing me! YUM!!!!
Love the vintage sheets used for the shoe bags.
Love the shoe bags, and those sheets are gorgeous!
MOre cool ideas. Thanks!
I’m seriously in love with the car CD pocket. THe ones in the store are major UGLY and this is SO, SO, SO cute!
I loved the projects, cd case for car, vintage sheets (what project?), cute little bag. And then I saw those cheesecake lollipops and only thought of eating! Thanks for the great ideas.
I’m so excited about the car cd holder. I really need a new one and what’s better than handmade!
I love the passport cover, I’ll probably be making that for Christmas!
I love the shoe bags and the cheesecake lollipops! So many awesome tutorials! That cookie craft book looks yummy too! Thank you sew mama sew!
I love the April Bags!
So much fun! Thanks for the great ideas!
Cookie Craft Christmas, I so want it! Cute ideas.
such adorable gift tags!
I can’t wait to make the CD holder! The fabrics chosen for the shoe bags are beautiful!
All of these will make great gifts for my friends and family!!
Wow, I love the backseat organizer for the car and shoe bags are a great alternative to toting cheap, disposable plastic bags everywhere. These two items would come in handy for the big road trip next week, but alas, I’ve run out of sewing time.
Thanks for more great ideas, though!
Wow! Great giveaway again, the stocking pattern looks so cute! Love the passport cover and wipes wallet!
I have a feeling some of these presents will end up in MY stocking.
love the april bags!
Christmas cookies!
Oh, those cookies look amazing!
Love that cookie craft christmas book. And those lollipops are too clever!
Love those holiday tags!
I love making Christmas cookies! And the wipes holder is just the thing I need… now just to find the time to make it!
This is the best day yet!
sweet!
Such a cute stocking pattern!
Ooh I love making holiday cookies, that book looks fantastic!
Oh I am so making the shoe bags! Thanks for the tute Betz!
Ummmm..Can I just win the Mary Jane stocking pattern?? I have 2 nieces & promise to sew it up immediately!!
(And shoe bags! So neccessary!)
Nice. I’m so excited about Christmas now. Every day I log on and look to see what you have today. It’s a little countdown, and I love it! Thanks again!
Love those bags!!!! : )
Love the car seat organizer!
I can’t wait to see the Cookie Craft Christmas book in person. I love the author’s first book.
Makes me want to do some traveling this holiday season.
Too many amazing ideas.
I love totes and organizers and purses, so today was a big hit with me! Thanks so much!
Love the HH3 this year! The recipes, free downloads, this is going to be the best holiday season ever. I hate when my wipes dry out, so I’m looking forward to making those wallets, and my my SIL will get one for my niece!
chocolate covered cheesecake — yum!!!
Shoe bags ain’t happenin’ for this mama… but those vintage linens are *amazing!!!!*
Love the wipe pattern. As a mom to a little one, I will be making that one!
Love that CD holder!
The shoe bags remind me of my mom. They may be in her future.
I’m hungry for cookies now!! They look so YUMMY!
Thanks for all the great ideas!
ooooooh lovely Thanks for the chance to win.
love them all – thanks again!
Love the wipes case tutorial!
I love the April bags and the shoe bags!
Loving this handmade holiday! Thanks so much!
love that car seat organizer! thanks for all of these great ideas!
Thanks to the Chocolate Covered Cheesecake Lollipops, I have found another food blog to fall in love with.
mmmmm…. COOKIES! My favourite part of christmas!
love the kids seat organizer, I really need one of those! The christmas cookie book looks wonderful! yet again, another great selection of ideas!
I love the bunny holiday tag.
the cookie craft christmas book looks like it would be awesome.
I keep on repeting myself. Those Ideas are just great!!!!
Thank you for inspiration!
L-O-V-E those shoe bags and the yummy fabrics!
Love the car CD holders Might have to make a few of them for gifts. Love these books this time too. Pick me please.
Another great collection of tutorials!
I love the idea of having a wristlet key chain. Thanks, I might have buy this one instead of making it.
I could still use a passport cover.
Great ideas! Can’t wait to see what is next!
Love the CDcase
Oooooh, I really NEED those shoe bags! What a perfect gift!
Such wonderful ideas, no shortage. Thanks everyone.
I definitely want to take my Christmas cookies to a whole new level! Awesome giveaways. Awesome ideas and tutorials.
the kids seat organizer is very cute Great Idea!
Thanks for all of the great tutorials but I also love the printables every day. And the recipes. You guys have outdone yourselves this year.
Adorable!!!! I love all of these awesome ideas!
How is it possible that I am on year EIGHT of having children in diapers, and I still carry wipes around in a Ziploc bag? I am going to make a beautiful case today! Yay!
There have been so many wonderful ideas.I don’t know where to start.
I like the passport cover. And one can never have too may cookie recipes.
Love the printable tags! Great ideas.
Oh, that cookie book looks so good!
Oh, I’d love to try that adorable stocking!
Cheesecake!!! Love that recipe. Cute shoe bags too
Great book to win I love the holidays. Thanks Cynthia
Great ideas! Thanks for the chance to win!
Fabulous!
I’d really like to win the fantastic pattern…
kisses and thanks
Annap
perfect timing – someone just asked me to make them drawstring shoebags, so thanks for posting that link!
I love this series! The shoe bags are great, and finally explain drawstring bags in a way that even I can understand.
Oooh, these are great gift ideas for just about anyone with a car!!
I. Want. Chocolate covered cheesecake lollipops. Now!
Yum, cookies! And I ADORE that stocking pattern!
I’m really liking that car cd holder and could really use one in my life!
Awesome ideas.
I have so many “vintage” sheets; perhaps it’s time to recycle them.
That Cookie Craft Christmas book looks amazing. I love holiday baking!
Again some wonderfull ideas! Now where to find the time
Cute stocking pattern. Would look great for a little girl!
Leslie
Love the ideas….thanks!
Love the car organizer, love the stocking pattern, love the wipes case…Love, love, love!