It’s election day here in the States and we’d like to encourage all our US readers to get out and vote today.
(Stars and Stripes Rope Wreath)
Man, are we ready for those campaign ads to b...
Nov 06, 2012
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Earlier this fall Matt pointed out some burlap covered hurricane lamps with images stenciled on them to me at a high-end decor shop. I loved the look and thought it would go great with the white, silv...
Nov 06, 2012
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Here we are at Week 6 and we have heard reports of success and progress.
Kathy:
She has finished the body! (whoo hoo!)
And she has started on the sleeves:
Here is a detail of the pick up stitches in...
Nov 05, 2012
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Over the last two years we’ve shared quite a few tutorials and patterns for holiday decorations. With the season upon us, we thought we’d compile links to all of them in one place for you....
Nov 05, 2012
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In my mind there is nothing more meaningful than a handmade gift. You are not just giving a gift, you are giving your time and talent. We’ve compiled a list of some of our favorite tutorials and...
Nov 02, 2012
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(Every week until December 1st we will be making a small Christmas ornament that can be used in our Pocket Advent Calendar. Join us in making all 24 or just pick and choose your favorites.)
We’v...
Nov 02, 2012
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This is Broken Diamonds by Kati at From the Blue Chair.
I have talked about white quilts before, I think they are striking. But it takes a good eye to balance white with shots of color. And man, Kat...
Nov 01, 2012
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I’ve decided to decorate my house with white, silver and natural textures this holiday season. It’s actually something I’ve been thinking about for a couple years, but this year I am...
Nov 01, 2012
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How cool would a bunch of these colorful poofs be in your t.v room or out on the patio?
Camilla Hounsell Halvorsen made them by wrapping inner tubes with ribbons of upholstery fabric. The prototype w...
Oct 31, 2012
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In our early discussions of costumes, Jambi said “I want to be a super hero.” I jumped on that and said “What about Word Girl”, which rendered her momentarily speechless with a...
Oct 31, 2012
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