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    For me, summer and sewing don't seem to mix. I've got a lot going on in the garden, it's hot in my garage (AKA sewing studio), th

    little one isn't wearing much clothing anyway ... the list of ex cuses is a mile long. But there's good news, my anti-sewing attitude

    led me to a cool + easy c raft!

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    I put together a little tutorial in case yo u want to make one. Coupled with a sketch book (or these awesome blank books) it make

    a very nice gift. I made this one for my favorite sev en year old.

    http://store.mcsweeneys.net/index.cfm/fuseaction/catalog.detail/object_id/f3854f1b-2030-4e47-8681-588fac124185/TheAuthorIllustratorStarterKit.cfm
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    No-Sew Colored Pencil Roll Tutorial

    Materials:

    1/ 3 yard of wool or woo l blend felt

    1 y ard of leather cord

    exac to knife

    ruler

    disappearing fabric marker or tailors chalk

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    self healing mat (optional but helpful)

    24 colored pencils

    * Optional Step 1: Thicken your felt: Wash it in hot water, and put it in the dryer until almost dry, iron.

    * Optional Step 2: Download Pencil roll pattern to make the whole thing more clear.

    1. Cut your felt into a rectangle 9"x33" (or 26" if you don't want the extra felt that wraps around at the end).

    2. Using a ruler mark one r ow of 24 dashes that are 1/ 2" long and 1 /2" apart starting 3" from the bo ttom (long side) of y our felt an

    1" from the edge (9" side). Mark another row of identical dashes 1/2 " abov e the first.

    3. Repeat with the top. Using a ruler mark one row of 24 dashes that are 1/2" long and 1/2" apart starting 3" from the top (long

    edge) of your felt and 1" from the short edge. Mark another row of identical dashes 1/2" below the first.

    4. Using an exac to knife, cut along the dashes to c reate slits where the pencils will slide through.

    http://www.smallfriendly.com/files/pencil-roll-pattern.pdf
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    5. Attach the c ord by cutting a small hole 1" in from and halfway up the far edge. Fold the cord in half, tie a loop knot, thread the

    two loose ends through the hole.

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    6. Fill yo ur roll with pencils, roll it up, wrap the cord aro und, tie, and enjoy!

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    Here's to simple summer crafts - no machine required!

    Update: Crayon ver sion available here!

    http://www.smallfriendly.com/small-friendly/2012/02/no-sew-crayon-wrap.html