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Monthly Archives: April 2010
Sewing on my mind
I think I have made amends with my sewing machine. I’ve had a huge stack of patterns that have been calling my name, keeping me up at night, so I finally sat down to make something. See my Stitch magazine … Continue reading
Posted in Misc stuff
Tagged pajamas, PJs, Sewing, sewing patterns, stitch magazines, vintage linens
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spring cleaning giveaway
I usually do some kind of giveaway for Earth Day, and since everyday is Earth Day and because I thought it would be fun, I shall do one today. I’m always trying to clear out the excess stuff in my … Continue reading
my weekend
We’ve been away for the last few days. We traveled a few hours north and were greeted immediately by snow, which promptly melted early the next day. One day later it was warm, sunny and quite lovely. We went to … Continue reading
Posted in Family Life
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experimenting
I’ve been playing with little wood plaques that I found in my stash, and trying to do the same techniques that I did on my magnets. A little collage, some paint and a bit of wax on top. I like … Continue reading
so nice to be outside
This is an awesome time of the year for us south-westerners. It’s getting warm, but not too warm. No mosquitoes, yet. Lots of sunshine. It’s been so great. It’s hard to not want to be outside. We’ve been eating all … Continue reading
Posted in Family Life, Grow, Recycle,Reduce,Reuse
Tagged herbs, inverted tomato plant, pomegranate bloom
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painted bird bath
When we moved in this house, almost 3 years ago, there was an old bird bath in the yard. Concrete, painted white with a squirrel, it’s not something I would have picked out, but we would clean it and put … Continue reading
Posted in Home Sweet Home, i make stuff, Recycle,Reduce,Reuse
Tagged bird bath, colorful, lizard, painted, painted bird bath
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chalk board pantry door
I decided to paint our pantry door with chalk board paint. The hubby was skeptical, but he’s learned to trust my home decor ideas. I used chalk board paint to cover our very old and shabby white door. I think … Continue reading
Posted in Family Life, Fun kid stuff, Home Sweet Home
Tagged chalk, chalk board, chalk board paint, organizing
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just sharing
I love, love, love my roses. They are in full bloom right now and they are so pretty. I just had to share them with you (and a bit of chai tea too)!
fabric portfolio
front I saw one of these covers at artfest and knew I had to try to make one, especially because I have all these little pieces of art that I want to keep safe. They fit perfectly inside. inside 1 … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Sewing
Tagged Art, fabric art portfolio, painting, patchwork, regina lord, Sewing
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