DIY A-frame Tent

My favorite craft project of the summer- an A-Frame tent! We spent many afternoons napping, reading, and playing in this tent.  I may love it more than my daughter does. :D  

Ta da!

Pillows in corresponding fabric.

The little lanterns were purchased from Pottery Barn and I added flameless tea lights so my daughter can play with it.

Heart Hot Pad

I hosted a craft night with my girlfriends and the project was a heart pot holder.  I saw this design on Pinterest (of course) and thought it was a cute Christmas idea for my grandma.  

Supplies:
2 different  fabric designs
Thick interfacing
Sewing machine/thread/needle/pins

First, create your pattern.  I used Martha Stewart's heart pattern (increase size to 200%), for the main heart. From there, I created a pattern for interfacing (you want it to be slightly smaller than the main heart), the pockets and the pocket strip (2inx7in).  
Fabric A is your main color (Back of heart + pockets)
Fabric B is the inside fabric and the liner to the pockets (red polka dots below).  

Cut 1 Main heart from both Fabric A and B.  Then using Fabric A, cut 4 pockets.  Using Fabric B, cut 2 2inx7in strips.

For interfacing, you'll cut two main hearts and then trim so there's approx 1/2 in smaller than the main heart.  You will then iron the interfacing on each main heart.  You will then cut interfacing for only one side of the pockets and iron this as well. 

For the 2x7in strip, fold both ends together so they meet in the middle.  Iron to make creases.  Then fold in half again, and re-iron. 

Fold ends so they meet in the middle

Fold in half and iron

Put two sides of the potholder together and then slip the strip into place and pin.  There will be an overhang of the strip on the top and bottom and you can just trim this so it's flush with the pocket.  This will be sewed into the Main heart so doesn't need to be perfect. 

Trim the overhang

With pins in place, sew the strip to the pocket.  You do not need to sew the edges of the pocket yet. 

 Next, you'll position the pockets on top of Fabric B (polka dots) and then with the Main Heart in Fabric A, you will place on top with the fabric facing inwards (interfacing will be towards you).  Pin in place.  Sew along the outside pieces and leave about a 2-3 in gap at the bottom of the heart so you can turn it inside out. Once you turn it inside out, sew the bottom section together with a needle and thread. 

Isn't this great?!?  My grandma will love this. :D