Noelle O Designs

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Sewing, crafting, sometimes cooking and DIY- all things handmade, creative and praiseworthy. A sprinkling of the outdoors (cycling, yoga and skiing) and family pieced into the pattern.

Noelle O Designs

Repurposed a dress into a skirt and blouse

I found this great dress at a thrift store while visiting my college roommate Shannon in San Francisco this past December. My plan was to cut it up and make a blouse and skirt- then my daughter put...

Apr 19, 2013 Like

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the art of clean up

I had to share- because life always seems to come back around to the subject of tiding up. I ran across the book, The Art of Clean Up: Life Made Neat and Tidy, by Swiss artist and comedian Ursus...

Apr 16, 2013 Like

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ride a bike

Here’s a little something to kick off your springtime weekend, a quick, short video by The Talking Fly to remind us all that it’s the little people and moments that surround them that count… and...

Apr 12, 2013 Like

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mad men dress challenge

I’m finally getting organized and submitting ‘the red dress’ to the Mad Men Dress Challenge on Julia Bobbin’s blog. We seem to be pretty equally obsessed with the Mad Men era clothing so I’m glad...

Apr 10, 2013 Like

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into the wild

Our spring break story… I took the kids backpacking into Coyote Gulch in Escalante Utah, one of the most beautiful places on earth, a spot I’ve been backpacking before- but not the kids, not yet at...

Apr 8, 2013 Like

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high on a mountain top

I traded a piece of art with an artist friend a few years ago- it’s been my turn to make good on my end of the deal and create a quilt. This is the art we’ve decided to collaborate on. I started...

Apr 2, 2013 Like

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easy Easter sewing projects

Here are a few last minute projects my crafty 13 year old daughter has her sights set on. With Easter just 2 days away, easy and quick is the name of the game. She can taunt her Peep lovin’...

Mar 29, 2013 Like

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tiny tuesday

Let’s talk about how tiny things are so much more awesome than anything else in the world. Why are tiny things so funny and cute? I’m not sure if it’s just me, and it’s definitely rubbing off on my...

Mar 26, 2013 Like

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I think it’s a record

Having a deadline-this quilt’s departure to Costa Rica on April 1st- was definitely a good thing. I think this is the fastest quilt I’ve ever made (under 2 months start to finish) but hopefully not...

Mar 23, 2013 Like

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teenager birthday time

It’s birthday time once again in these parts, this month belongs to the Doodle. Thirteen wonderful years for me, the mother of the cleverest crafter, cook, good attitude gal and joker in the West....

Mar 20, 2013 Like

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tutorial: foundation quilt block piecing

I just learned how to foundation piece by another gal in my quilt guild named Noelle but spelled Noel, a fairly serious situation for someone who doesn’t usually have to share her name. Anyway,...

Mar 13, 2013 Like

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making a tiered skirt

An easy step-by-step tutorial on how to make a tier skirt with three layers of fabric. Learn techniques in gathering with a basting stitch and installing an elastic waistband. This project is meant...

Mar 7, 2013 Like

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Ski parka cake

This is far from the most professional looking cake I’ve ever made, but I thought I’d share it anyway- in case you need to built a ski parka cake for that winter birthday party. Here’s how I came...

Mar 5, 2013 Like

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with a needle in hand

Been loving unique and artistic embroidery lately, I think I blogged about it last week too. I can’t seem to help myself, it’s so intriguing, inspiring and the wilder the subject matter the more...

Mar 1, 2013 Like

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tutorial: pom-pom bows from scraps of fabric

I’ve been waiting for this idea for so long… finally a use for all those discarded quilting (or otherwise) strips of fabric- a reuseable pom-pom bow. And it couldn’t be easier to make. Follow these...

Feb 27, 2013 Like

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vintage picture books

While procrastinating my duties, I stumbled into CEDOK bookstore, an online Japanese store, (I think- I don’t speak or read Japanese) and found all of these delightful illustrations in children’s...

Feb 22, 2013 Like

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tutorial: cowboy boots quilt

It just keeps coming back to cowboys. I made this quilt awhile back, for my mom’s B & B, Slot Canyons Inn, in Escalante Utah- the heart of cowboy country. Since then, I continually get asked for...

Feb 12, 2013 Like

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DIY: customize your charger

Who knows how many phone chargers I’ve forgotten in assorted places, left behind (or nabbed) not sure if it was mine. And I’m sure this problem is compounded for those of you who work in an office....

Feb 9, 2013 Like

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garlands and buntings

If you’ve hung around here at all you’ll know by now I’m way into banners… garlands… buntings- whatever you want to call them. I decided long ago they’re definitely for everyday use and not just...

Feb 6, 2013 Like

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I dream of summer

Winter. She’s still looking pretty good at my house in the mountains but I’ve had to venture down into the winter inversion filled Salt Lake valley (nicknamed the “dirty dirty” this time of year by...

Feb 4, 2013 Like

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love you 2

I spent a festive, fun filled weekend in San Francisco attending the BlogHerPro, Renegade Craft Fair, watching Santa Con, thrifting, fooding and relaxing all with a dear friend and her family-...

Dec 17, 2012 Like

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11 creatively simple gift wrapping ideas

Fancily wrapped presents will always impress but let’s be honest- who has time for that this time of year? Here are a few ideas you can really work with, less over-the-the top but still impressive....

Dec 14, 2012 Like

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mod podge, pinterest and instagram your way to successful gifts

I contributed to an article for a local paper, about simplifying the holiday season with home made gifts, the article is pack with ideas for getting crafty and using your thinking cap to gift it up...

Dec 12, 2012 Like

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making wooly, felted wreaths

I’ve had the idea of a felted wool wreath rolling around in my head, and scattered around my sewing room for a few weeks now. In the wee hours of the night I put the last stitch into place and here...

Dec 10, 2012 Like

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handmade gifts- aprons for boys (and girls)

Just a shout out to say- I’ve now finished up the canvas aprons (that didn’t quite get finished for Beehive Bazaar last week) and I listed them in my etsy shop. Take a look- you’ve got a few more...

Dec 9, 2012 Like

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Homemade gift tags- easy teacher and neighbor gifts

I’m always intrigued by what kids come up with when put to a crafty challenge. These gift tags were the brainchild of my 12 year old. Easy, fun and fast, it’s a great budget friendly gift project...

Dec 6, 2012 Like

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tricky tip for making faux boot socks

If you’ve found yourself wishing you had a taller pair of socks to peek out of the top of your boots OR maybe you have a favorite pair of socks with holes in the toes and you’re not yet ready to...

Dec 4, 2012 Like

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jumping on the bandwagon

It’s that time of year again- time to shop for everyone you know and don’t forget to make it very obvious to others what you would like for Christmas. Here is my head start on gift ideas I might be...

Nov 28, 2012 Like

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felt inspiration from the kitchen

Referring to a kitchen I saw in the Land of Nod catalog, I built this kitchen for my kids for Christmas a few years ago. It’s been a fixture in our house ever since (except for the 2 years it was...

Nov 26, 2012 Like

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Noelle O Designs

Repurposed a dress into a skirt and blouse

the art of clean up

ride a bike

mad men dress challenge

into the wild

high on a mountain top

easy Easter sewing projects

tiny tuesday

I think it’s a record

teenager birthday time

tutorial: foundation quilt block piecing

making a tiered skirt

Ski parka cake

with a needle in hand

tutorial: pom-pom bows from scraps of fabric

vintage picture books

tutorial: cowboy boots quilt

DIY: customize your charger

garlands and buntings

I dream of summer

love you 2

11 creatively simple gift wrapping ideas

mod podge, pinterest and instagram your way to successful gifts

making wooly, felted wreaths

handmade gifts- aprons for boys (and girls)

Homemade gift tags- easy teacher and neighbor gifts

tricky tip for making faux boot socks

jumping on the bandwagon

felt inspiration from the kitchen

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