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Fireplace Upgrade
Remember when the fireplace looked like this. We removed the stone, built a new upper section and mantel and now the fireplace looks a little different. We are enjoying the TV over the fireplace and...
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Library Nook Construction
When the TV moved above the fireplace I was left with an odd area in the family room to decorate. Storage space is always at a premium so adding more storage could never be a bad idea. As a former...
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Library Nook in the Family Room
The library nook in the family room is finished and we are enjoying it everyday. Ms M loves to sit on the bench and find her favorite books.
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Chalk Paint on the Desk
After painting the kitchen cabinets with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint I was ready to tackle all sorts of other projects with it. I mixed two colors of the paint to create the perfect shade of grey for the...
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Family Room Reveal
The fireplace, library nook and newly painted desk are all part of the complete family room. Today I get to share the whole room with you. The photo wall above the board and batten is still the same...
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Upgrading the Shelves to White
A little Chalk Paint goes a long way! After I finished painting my kitchen cabinets with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint the shelves to the left of the kitchen looked a little drab. I used leftover paint...
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I LOVE Chalk Paint
Chalk Paint isn’t anything new but every time I use it I love it more and more. Is there anything you can’t paint with it?!?! Yesterday I shared a simple shelf project that made a big difference. I...
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Little Laundry Room Update
The laundry room was one of the first rooms that I finished in my house. It received a little upgrade in the cabinet department. When I used chalk paint on the kitchen cabinetsI decided to paint the...
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This house has CHANGED – Before and After Images
I was looking through photos on my computer while working on another post and was reminded just how much the house has changed since I became the owner. It’s been a lot of work and a lot of fun to...
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The list of “things” to do for the house is getting shorter and shorter…until I think of more projects and it gets a little longer. wink wink This is the current list. To see the old list click...
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New Patterns Available for Fall 2015
It’s that time of year again…Quilt Market in Houston, Texas. We are releasing 4 new patterns, 3 are available on the website today. Scissor Elf, Union Square Floor Tote, Block-In-Progress Carry All...
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Our Booth at Quilt Market Fall 2015
Back from Quilt Market and the orders have been shipped…finally a moment to post a few pics. The booth… Once people understood the “Scissor Elf” concept they absolutely loved it. It is a must have...
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UPDATE – Twirly Whirly Circle Dress
Our Twirly Whirly Circle Dress has been quite the hit with little girls. It can be worn all summer and then by adding leggings and a long sleeve shirt it can go through the winter too. It has been...
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Easy Hexagon Tutorial: Turning a Hexagon into a Rectangle – A Photo Tutorial
Here it is, the easy way to turn a hexagon into a rectangle…This is the technique used in our popular Sew Hexi pattern. Once you start using this method you won’t sew your hexi projects any other way....
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NEW Pattern…My Big Bag
My Big Bag! Is an OVERSIZED bag for holding all your quilting needs, especially when on the go. It doesn’t have to be limited to just quilts however. It is big enough for a large quilt (or two!) in...
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I’ve Got You BACK…Quilt Backs
Very few of our quilts have a solid back. We always buy extra fabric when making a quilt just for this purpose and for the occasional cutting error. It is fun piecing with leftover fabric to create...
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Project of the Month…it’s a club
One of our new projects is called Project of the Month. Retail stores all over the country have an opportunity to purchase our Project of the Month guide to help them facilitate a monthly quilt/sewing...
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Kits in the Shop
It’s nice to hear how much you guys love when we kit our patterns. We have plans to do a lot more of that in the future! We now have a “KIT” tab in the menu bar at the top of the page. Click on kits...
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The Perfect Beach Bag
Our pattern, A Day at the Beach allows you to make the perfect beach bag. The webbing straps make it durable and the size is roomy enough for everything and a little extra. I especially love this one...
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Reversible Apron Kits for Adult and Child
When I saw this fabric I knew it had to be an apron. I’m not sure if I like the carrots or the adorable chickens more. Doesn’t this make you want to be on a farm cooking breakfast with fresh eggs...
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