Make a Button Pillow

For a step by step tutorial showing you exactly how to recreate an H & M-esque Home Collection button pillow, check out Curbly.

The Tater Tots Vest

A vest made from Tater Tots bags. You can see the full post on http://www.curbly.com/ under ModHomeEcTeacher's blog.

The matching hat made from a restyled John Deere hat.

DIY: Make Your Own Modern Chevron Upholstery Fabric

No, this isn't a blanket hanging on the fence. Just a handy place to snap a picture of my newly sewin chevron fabric.

I may dress up a low, rectangular coffee table with some white lacquer legs and turn this into an upholstered coffee table. The black and white striped fabric was a remnant and, believe it or not, it isn't outdoor fabric, it's simply striped upholstery fabric. This was one of the few times I found exactly what I was looking for. To see the entire tutorial, check out

http:/http://www.curbly.com/ModHomeEcTeacher/posts/4852-DIY-Sew-Your-Own-Chevron-Upholstery-Fabric/ or

http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-Your-Own-Chevron-Design-Upholstery-Fab/

Striped fabric ready to take a 45 degree turn.

July Classes

With the launch of my website and the start of my weekly column DIYJournal in The Indianapolis Star, I am reminded that this blog needs constant attention and refreshment. The most important thing is getting my calendar of classes posted for the month of July. The location of classes is TBA but will be in the Broad Ripple vicinity. There are at least two locations that are available, but it's not final yet. Click on the above calendar to enlarge calendar.

The Hangable Hamper

The best ideas are sometimes the easiest. Check out this DIY Hangable Hamper with it's step by step instructions on www.curbly.com/ModHomeEcTeacher/posts/4204-DIY-Hangable-Hamper. This will clean up your room and look stylish, as well.

Dog Bed Heaven

Notice the black patent leather "belt"
Satin ruffle with antique green accent pin

Tailored and subdued

Preppy Houndstooth

Dog bed design is as easy as can be. After Design*Sponge posts finalists for their DIY projects, I'll post my extensive How-To. For fun, I am posting some of my favorite dog cushions I've made in the past couple of years. Each one has a removable and washable cushion cover. This design can easily be used as a comfy t.v. watching floor pillow. Easy instructions coming soon.