1. SIMPLE TEXTILES PROJECTS TO TRY AT HOME: Click on the green links in slideshow mode to open the website tutorials Some of these need a sewing machine, although some of these you could hand sew instead.

2. http://spoonful.com/crafts/felt-travel-tic-tac-toe You could hand stitch this instead if you don’t have a sewing machine. Link to website tutorial

3. http://www.handmadecharlotte.com/diy-felt- tree-ornament/ Link to website tutorial If you have a sewing machine with fancy stitches, you could try them out on the bottom of these cute trees.

4. http://mellysews.com/2012/11/beginner-sewing-project- drawstring-bag.html Link to website tutorial

5. Tips for perfect bunting http://www.joyfulabode.com/2008/12/02/how-to-make-a- bunting-holiday-decoration/ This site has loads of great pictures and detail – but I would recommend using a template (like this one here) to pin and cut around if you don’t have a rotary cutter! here http://www.thatcut elittlecake.com/20 12/08/bunting-for- beginners- tips.html

6. Link to website tutorial http://leafytreetopspot.blogspot.be/2013/05/tutorial-diy- cord-keeper-from-fabric.html

7. http://www.homemade-gifts-made-easy.com/beginner- sewing-projects.html Link to website tutorial Hot water Bottle Cover