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
January 28, 2010
by jennifer
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My project for the May Arts Valentines challenge is completed! This project was fun to do, and I may have found a new favorite ribbon in the process. The ribbons I used are all manufactured by May Arts. Here’s how … Continue reading
January 21, 2010
by jennifer
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I pieced the back to my Rouenneries quilt yesterday, and I like it. It’s two large panels of one of my favorite prints in the collection. Between them is a strip of prints in the beige color. I like the … Continue reading
January 21, 2010
by jennifer
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Last weekend I had so many creative ideas that I was just dying to spend a few hours creating. However, it was one of those weekends when someone was tugging on my leg every 90 seconds, especially since there was … Continue reading
January 17, 2010
by jennifer
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So, over at True Up, there’s been a giveaway running for those who submit their lists of favorite fabrics in 2009. For some reason I didn’t feel like I had anything intelligent to add to the discussion until AFTER I … Continue reading
January 2, 2010
by jennifer
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For the past week I’ve been strongly tempted to stop at the thrift store just to see what fun thing I might uncover. I’ve resisted. As much as I love the treasure hunt feeling of it all, and the satisfaction … Continue reading
December 27, 2009
by jennifer
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I discovered something amazing the other day, something I’d never heard of before (but probably should have) and which just opened up a world of possibilities in my brain. It’s called elastic thread. I was able to purchase it at … Continue reading
December 25, 2009
by jennifer
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At about 11:30 p.m. on Christmas Eve, I addressed the problem of having no stocking for my 4 month old baby. The fabric I purchased to make one that matches the family was still sitting on my sewing table, and … Continue reading
