Scrolling on your phone is one way to relax. But what do you have to show for it when you’re done. And how do you feel after you’ve lost that hour or more? Instead try one of these 16 quick sewing and craft projects. With only a few supplies and an hour or two of your time. You’ll have something you can feel proud of and possibly share with a friend.
Thrifted Crafts
Let’s start with a cute no sew project. These fun funky flowers made from buttons and beads are easy to make. Slip them into a thrifted salt shaker for a cute bouquet. This short video will show you how.
Thrift a t-shirt or sweatshirt and add some cute applique to give it your own personal style. Learn how here.
Bags
I’m always looking for a way to carry my stuff and I like that bag to show off my style. If you’re like me then you’ll love making a simple drawstring bag or back pack. I add a scrappy quilt block. My sampler booklets are full of simple to make blocks you can use in these projects. 
A zipper pouch is another great way to carry your stuff and they are super easy to make. This tutorial will show you how.
Hobby Enhancers
Bookworms will enjoy making their own bookmarks. Or simply sew one up for a friend. I like to include messages on my bookmarks. Let me show you how with this tutorial. 
Or do you enjoy journaling? Either as a way to work through your thoughts or to collect ideas, sayings and dreams. Then make a journal cover. Discover 3 different styles with this tutorial. 
Maybe you enjoy time in the kitchen. Then why not sew up a few accessories to use there. Try oven mitts
a hot pad. Here is a quilt as you go hot pad tutorial. Or try my Quick Win pattern. I used the wonky star, but any of my 6″ sampler quilt blocks will work. Or simple fussy cut a 6 1/2″ square to put in the center of your hot pad.
Mug rugs make snack and tea time better. Enjoy this quick tutorial to learn how. Or pick up one of my kits. They have everything you need to complete the project. 
Stop cup rings from happening on your furniture with simple, easy to make coaters. I like to practice my free motion quilting on these. But you can also keep them plain. 
If gardening is more your jam, then a cute garden flag to blow in the breeze with your flowers is in order. 
If you’re here you probably sew or are wanting to learn. Make yourself a cute pin cushion to hold your pins. I like to fill mine with lavender from my garden. Then I can smell the fresh sent of summer year round. Here’s how I do it.
For the home
Throw pillows are a great way to add your personal style to any space. Learn to make your own pillow forms for pennies here. Then cover them with an exchangeable pillow cover. Enabling you to change your look with very little effort for holidays, seasons or your personal mood.
These sweet heart ornaments look great on a tree. They also are nice to share when someone is going through a hard time. I also use them when wrapping a gift giving it that extra special touch. 
Finally if you are feeling brave. Try my simply charming quilt. It is made with charm squares. There are no seams to match. It’s beginner friendly and fool proof. Plus it’s a FREE PATTERN. Be sure to get yours today.
Enjoy your phone break. Feel good about what your creating. Be sure to share it with me. Tag me on Instagram @Auntemsquilts. So I can cheer you on.
