Category Archives: Sewing

How To Make A Double Sided Door Draft Stopper

The cold weather really hit us last week and we definitely felt the cold air coming in from under some of the doors!  Last year I weather stripped the doors, but the bottom of the doors this year seem to … Continue reading

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Never Loose Your Chap-stick Again!

I get quite a few newsletters for homesteading and crafting and when I saw this knew I had to make it!  I try to keep a tube of chap-stick in my purse, the car, coat pocket, bathroom – pretty much … Continue reading

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Make Your Own Braided Easter Basket

Originally Posted March 29, 2012 Easter is coming, Easter is coming.  Easter is one of those holidays where the Easter basket and candy has nothing to do with the Christian celebration of Easter, but really from the pagan origins.  If … Continue reading

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Keep The Draft Out – Roman Curtains

The first part of winter is here, with cold nights and chillier days.  We have already had several hard frosts and a dusting of snow.  I held off as long as I could before building the first fire in the … Continue reading

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A Quilted Stocking

Over the years I have made many Christmas quilts, trees, place mats, etc.  With all those projects I have accumulated many scraps and small pieces of Christmas themed fabric – enough to fill a small plastic storage container (a little … Continue reading

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The Stockings Were Hung By The Chimney With Care

The best part of Christmas morning for me is the stocking.  Stella and I are very fortunate to have stockings knit by my grandma – they really stretch!!!  I have not tackled knitting a stocking and not sure I ever … Continue reading

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An Egyptian Princess Is Dressed

Last winter we made bracelets out of toilet paper rolls and during that activity – Stella informed me that she was making her bracelet for her Halloween costume – she was going to be an Egyptian Princess!  Of course I … Continue reading

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Our Pollock Inspired Canvas Placemats

After creating our canvas place mats I have wanted to make another set – and we just finished them!!  I love these!  They work great both inside and out, easy to clean, add color and fun to the table -what’s … Continue reading

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How To Make A Reusable Wine Bottle Carrier

I have my favorite wine shop in town, Riverview Wine.  The owner is great, their wine selection is ecclectic and they have great tastings.  My regular canvas bag is fine when I am buying one bottle, but when I am … Continue reading

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Old Curtain, New Bag

When we had our yard sale back in May – there were a couple of items that did not sell that I kept for future projects – a set of lace curtains was one.  I had seen in a magazine … Continue reading

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