Links We Love: Essential Sewing Tools & VHS Spiral Notebooks

New to the joys of sewing? Make sure you've got all the must-have stuff with this little intro to essential sewing tools. – DIY Blog via Threadbanger

Let's face it -- your VHS collection is worthless. Transform it into something you'll actually use: cool spiral-bound notebooks crafted out of plastic VHS cases. All you need are a few basic supplies: a hole punch, ruler, pliers, and some plain spiral notebooks -- and, of course, your old Star Wars VHS tapes. – Instructables via Lifehacker

Speaking of retro cool, the globe light fixtures in this 50s-style kitchen really make the room pop don't you think? Better yet, these gems were salvaged from their former owners, who were (gasp!) throwing them away. Nice score! – Gresham Butte Rummer Fun

Drool over the state of the art graphics contained in AutoKitchen's kitchen design software. I could spend hours playing with this thing! – The Kitchen Designer

Here's a handy little link worth bookmarking: an easy-to-use drywall calculator. – Fine Homebuilding

Get a gorgeous glass mosaic backsplash in your kitchen. Just be sure to watch this video tutorial first to see how the experts do it. – This Old House

Remodeling? You don't have to tear whole rooms apart ... or even spend a fortune. Limit expensive changes to the basics and amp up the feeling with cosmetic touches like a dramatic splash of color. – CalFinder

Smart DIY'ers will want to think through these big home re-do questions before the real work begins. – Home Renovation Guide

This giveaway is way too good to overlook. Enter daily for a chance to win HGTV's stunning 2010 Dream Home in New Mexico, plus a 2010 GMC Terrain SUV and $500,000. – HGTV