Tuesday, August 2, 2011

Tuesday Tutorial ---- USB Flash Drive Holder

After going through two computer crashes recently, I decided to add some usb flash drives to my backup programs. I have an external hard drive but these will be a lot easier to use on multiple computers and will be another backup for my important files.

They are very small and would be easy to lose so I decided to make a holder for them.



This was quick and easy to make and only basic sewing skills are needed.

Supplies
1 piece of fabric 7 1/2 in. long x 4 1/2 in. wide for pocket
2 pieces of fabric 7 1/2 in. long x 6 in. wide
1 piece of cotton batting 7 1/2 in long x 6 in. wide
1 piece of fabric 1 1/4 in. wide x 2 1/2 in. long for tab
1 5/8 in button
Matching thread

Directions:

Fold the 7 1/2 in x 4 1/2 in  pocket fabric in half and press.  Topstitch across the folded edge.


Lay the batting down first,  add a piece of the larger fabric on top with the right side up.   Place the pocket you just made on top even with the bottom edge.   Stitch down both sides of the pocket and across the bottom.

Evenly divide the pocket into four sections to hold four usb drives.   Mark the three lines to sew.   Stitch your divider lines.


Take the small tab piece and fold it in half lengthwise and press.


Open it out and fold each end in to meet the pressed line.  Then fold in half again and stitch down the edge.
Fold the tab in half and pin to the top of the piece centering it in the middle.  Stitch across.

Now take the last piece of fabric and layer it on top of this piece,  right sides together.    Pin leaving a 2 in. opening for turning.    Stitch in a 1/8 inch seam all around leaving the 2 inch section open.


Turn right side out.  Pin the opening closed.  Press your piece.   Stitch along the edge all around the holder.  Add your button to the center of the bottom and you are done.  


Bette
www.byyourhands.com

Monday, August 1, 2011

Organizing - Using Binder Clips for WHAT?

I found this really interesting video on organizing with binder clips. What clever ideas she shares with us... take a peek.


Sunday, July 31, 2011

Blog Party Sunday -- Show Us Your Handmades

 It's blog party time.   It's your chance to show off what you are making for yourself,  for gifts, or to sell.   We want to see it all.


The rules are simple:

1. Follow our blog

2. Handmade items only.

3. You may list up to 3 items.

4. Family friendly items only.

The success of this link party depends on the participants so spread the word to your friends, visit the shops, post about it on your blog, in a forum or on your favorite social networking site, grab the button and put it on your blog or website.

Just click on the Add Your Link button at the end of this post and add your items.

And if you would like to add a link to the party you can grab this button below.












Saturday, July 30, 2011

Time Saver Recipes - Three Bean Salad

Photo and Recipe from www.simplyrecipes.com


Prep time: 10 minutes

INGREDIENTS
1 15-oz can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1 15-oz can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 15-oz can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
2 celery stalks, chopped fine
1/2 red onion, chopped fine
1 cup fresh, finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
1 Tbsp fresh finely chopped rosemary
1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

DIRECTIONS
1.  In a large bowl, mix the beans, celery, onion, parsley and rosemary.
2.  In a separate small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, sugar, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Add the dressing to the beans. Toss to coat.
3.  Chill beans in the refrigerator for several hours, to allow the beans to soak up the flavor of the dressing.

Yield: Serves 4 to 8.

Friday, July 29, 2011

Today's Featured Shop -- The Rusty Thimble

Today's featured shop is The Rusty Thimble.     Brenda specializes in making primitive dolls and critters.


Primitive Crow


 Primitive Pumpkin Gal


 Primitive Folkart Snowman



Vintage Grater Gingerbread



Visit Brenda's shop to see all her delightful handmades.  http://www.etsy.com/shop/RustyThimble