February 2, 2012
by jennifer
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Well, it’s February. I’ve turned the page on January’s list of goals to begin a new month. My sister and I signed up to take an online sewing class together this month, a class on sewing curves, taught by Rachel … Continue reading
December 7, 2011
by jennifer
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In the midst of our crazy week last night, and on a night when I wanted to curl up in a ball and cry myself to sleep, I went to a sewing class and made this skirt for my daughter. … Continue reading
March 22, 2011
by jennifer
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This little project is now complete. I made a pillow. I liked it so much that I made a second pillow. Because the sun can’t seem to find its way out from behind the clouds, I added sunshine of my … Continue reading
February 23, 2011
by jennifer
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When I finished this pillow I was giddy with excitement. I actually had an idea that I’ve never seen before, executed it, and it turned out as cute as I pictured! I can’t remember the last time that happened. I … Continue reading
February 23, 2011
by jennifer
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I’ve been promising myself time to sew for weeks, but have deferred it over and over again for housework. After a frustrating experience last night I went to my sewing table not caring a whole lot about what the house … Continue reading
May 11, 2010
by jennifer
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This quick and easy project was fun to make with my mom, sister and sister-in-law a few weeks ago. We sat at one table and stitched while the guys sat at my dining room table and played a game. The … Continue reading
April 5, 2010
by jennifer
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I’ve been looking for a storage bin to fit a certain spot for a long time. Recently it occurred to me that I could just make one instead. I used a bleached burlap for the outside and chose a coordinating … Continue reading
March 30, 2010
by jennifer
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Easter is a holiday that means more to me with every passing year but I don’t enjoy the thought of spending a lot of money on the commercialized aspects of the holiday. I see the cute Easter baskets for … Continue reading
February 12, 2010
by jennifer
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It seems that so often when I see spaces that really appeal to me, the aspects I like most are those that are one of a kind. It’s the vintage item being used in a new way that always makes … Continue reading
February 6, 2010
by jennifer
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I was on the hunt for pillows with some turquoise in them when I found these placemats on clearance at TJ Maxx. I liked the colors and the pattern but I didn’t need more table linens. And then I thought: … Continue reading
