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Houndstooth

March 14, 2011 jennifer Quilting and Sewing

At the end of 2010 I suddenly had a massive fondness for houndstooth. Houndstooth anything, but preferably oversized and used in unexpected ways. Since then I’ve been eyeing the traditional pattern, thinking that it really wouldn’t be too hard to make a houndstooth quilt.

I did a little searching and found a few patterns available on etsy. Then this baby quilt pattern came out. Still, I couldn’t bear to spend money on a pattern when I’d sort of figured it out in my mind already.

I got up early Saturday morning to experiment. I think it turned out great. This piece is around 24 inches square. I have a fun plan for it.

It was more tedious to piece than I anticipated, making me wonder if I really want to make a quilt. Seeing the pattern emerge as I pieced the rows together was fun, however.

Either way, it’s nice to know that I can do it. Hooray for learning new things!

And just so you know, it’s killing me that the Spring Quilt Market will be held in Salt Lake City, just 45 minutes from my house in May, but I can’t go. It’s a trade show only, not open to the public. What a bummer. I can’t tell you how much I would love to walk through it and see all the new fabric collections being introduced.

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More Inspiration

March 8, 2011 jennifer Decorating

You’ve probably seen the new basement room designed for Stephanie Nielsen of the Nie Nie Dialogues by Alice Lane Home.

I can’t help but look at some of the things I love about this room, especially after falling in love with this room .

First up, there’s a black and white floor here, as well. I still prefer the chevron rug, but I love the way black and white on the floor gives this room so much personality. Hmmm. Perhaps I’m developing a taste for black and white floors?

Secondly, I love the products from Oly Studio. Love the chandelier, love the table. They are amazing. I love the way they take center stage.

Thirdly, I am completely smitten with the wallpaper.

I mean I really like this pattern.

As in, I keep mentally running through a list of rooms in my house in case I can think of one that I could wallpaper in this pattern. I’ve always avoided wallpaper, but oh man, is this tempting! (Not that I need another project. I’ve only got 3,872 laying around the house.)

Fourth, the antique columns (see first picture) are incredible. I’ve seen that column in the shop, and wished I knew what to do with one. Now I know. Split one in half and attach it to the wall like that. Gorgeous.

Fifth, the fabric on the window shade is beautiful.

Last, that paper covered elephant head makes me smile.

In all, I like it because it’s such a blend of old and new, design and personal taste. There are a lot of great patterns and colors at work in this room, yet it doesn’t bother my eye. You’d never know it was in a basement. I certainly wouldn’t mind if it was in mine!

If you want to read more about the room, visit this post on the Nie Nie blog. You can also see a breakdown of some prices and sources on products used in the room here .

Do you have a space that has inspired you lately?

Hopeful Homemaker

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Another Pretty Package

March 2, 2011 jennifer Pretty Packages

I got these little packages in the mail a few days ago.

Itty bitty packages wrapped in sewing patterns, tied with knots made of strips of vintage sheets.

The contents aren’t a surprise, so I haven’t unwrapped them. I like having them sitting there waiting.