Book lust: Gertie's New Book for Better Sewing

Yet another book that's made it onto my wish list: Gertie's New Book for Better Sewing: A Modern Guide to Couture-Style Sewing Using Basic Vintage Techniques. The book grew from her blog: Gertie's New Blog for Better Sewing which is full of tutorials. 

I finally finished "Gloria"

I finally finished "Gloria" and she can be found in my Etsy shop if you're interested. She is sans frame.

Upcycled globe lights

These upcycled globe lights are a great idea for an old globe that may be out of date for practical use. This one can be found in the Etsy shop of TheBoominGranny.

One of the best office gifts I ever received was a light up globe which I have to this day. I love imagining traveling to all of the continents some day.

Origami flowers

Aren't these upcycled origami flowers made from book pages lovely? This particular set can be found in the Etsy shop of Greencycledesigns and they're made from the pages of a Harry Potter book.

If you are a DIY kind of person and must do it yourself, check out the tutorial at Folding Trees.

I find video very helpful with origami. Here's one uploaded by josthebomb.

Crochet capelet

I'm kind of in love with this handmade crochet capelet by denizgunes. They even offer free shipping. Check out the rest of Ayasa's handmade goodies at her Etsy shop.

Sitty pretty mid-century modern edition

Some vintage seating for your viewing and sitting pleasure.

1. swivel chairs @ GreStuff

2. wing-back chair @ ModTiques

3. vinyl upholstery chair @ rhanvintage

4. pair of lounge chairs @ dejavulongbeach

Appliqué Tutorial by V and Co

Here's a wonderful appliqué tutorial by Vand Co. Don't worry, there are plenty of photos to walk even the most sewing-impaired among us through the process.