A decade ago I started recovering dining chair cushions, and I’m quite sure I’ll never stop. It is such a quick and rewarding way to brighten your life with your favorite fabrics. This time I have a definite favorite, and you might be surprised that it’s the black chair. Whaaaat?
Read MoreSometimes sewing makes me feel like a magical creature. I’m still amazed that I can transform a pile of cloth into a whole new look for a room. I used Kismet fabrics to make a new set of patchwork curtains in February, and since then I’ve been gradually changing things here and there in the living room to evolve the space.
Read MoreThis week I turned the scraps from sewing Kismet patchwork curtains into new dining chair covers. The patchwork version is sewn with the quilt-as-you-go method, meaning that batting is already attached. That method is always nice when using string scraps.
Read MoreLast week’s splendid pile of Kismet fabrics has been transformed into boho style patchwork curtains. I couldn’t be happier with the way it pulls the two ends of our living room/dining room space together. The room feels at once more harmonious. It’s amazing how much curtains can really enrich a space!
Read MoreA snazzy new quilted patchwork chair and kittens! Come see what I did with those triangle scraps. You just might find some sweet faces sleeping, romping and stalking about.
Read MoreI hung my favorite curtains! These voile patchwork curtains are one of the favorite things I’ve ever made. They’re exuberant, floaty, fun prettiness that I get to enjoy every day.
Read MoreDo you know what I love? Using patchwork to recover dining room chairs. It’s makes them so fresh and full of personality, and is rather easy to do. Here are the steps to make it happen!
Read MoreMy new scrap drawer system in my Dutch sewing room is a little smaller than what I had in the States. That’s as it should be, as everything is smaller here. I’m getting used to it! But do you know what I found when I was putting scraps away?
Read MoreIt seems to be book hop season! Another one of my friends published a book this year with Lucky Spool Media. I’m delighted to be part of miss Svetlana Sotak’s book hop today for That Handmade Touch.
Read MoreDeck the halls with handmade goodness! Use your favorite fabrics to make festive holiday decor you’ll enjoy year after year. This 3-pattern pack includes a quilted tree skirt, stockings and wool appliqué pillow.
Read MoreWhat feeling would you like your home decor to create? And then, what feeling does it have at the moment? Those are two very different questions...
Read MoreDo you know what I think when I buy a new dining chair with a padded seat? I think Patchwork. It's so easy to wrap and staple a dining chair cushion with quilted patchwork.
Read MoreA little while ago I heard from Kristi (aka Federlily) about a new business she and her family have embarked upon called Modern Barn Blocks. I was instantly curious.
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