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WMQ: gold & powder blue

I made a World Map Quilt for my parents using this color pallet for Christmas, and my sister and her husband hired me to make one for their family as well. This quilt is gargantuan (king sized:...

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i can’t get anything done when the house is a mess

the tragedy is, it’s usually a mess because I have too much to do.

Apr 11, 2013 Like

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pixelated world map quilt

I have been so anxious to show you what I’ve been up to lately! I’ve even hinted at this project a few times before (here|here). I love world maps. I had looked into buying a large roller map for...

Mar 26, 2013 Like

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stamped eggs

This year, rather than trying some complicated egg-dying trick, I decided to bring the meaning of Easter into it. (This sort of reminds me of our nativity.) All you need are hard boiled eggs and...

Mar 20, 2013 Like

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Yesterday I showed you the inspiration for this project, and today I give you the pocket quad, as the title so states. I chose to use mine to liven up a simple tee, but they’d be fun on anything: a...

Mar 15, 2013 Like

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be inspired: mailboxes

I know that snail mail is being replaced with online interactions, but who doesn’t LOVE getting something exciting in the mail? I mean, really. Plus, there’s just something charming about the cute...

Mar 14, 2013 Like

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when the sewing machine is off

I have distinct memories of sitting on the hood of my parent’s car as a kid. I felt on top of the world… and a little reckless. Silly really, since I’m sure they put me up there. Yesterday Lenna...

Mar 13, 2013 Like

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scrapped animal: bunny

In honor of Easter, this month’s scrapped animal is a little bunny. Seeing this bunny float around our house with two happy girls has made it feel a little more like spring. The sunny weather helps...

Mar 11, 2013 Like

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their playhouse

My girls are obsessed with forts. Obsessed. So this past Christmas, they got a sheet fort for our folding table (inspired by this one). I used a thrifted sheet, and added a door and windows. The...

Feb 25, 2013 Like

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life gives and takes – but mostly gives

About three months ago Lenna lost most of the top joint of her finger. Through guilt and tears I’ve learned a lot, and have come to realize that this traumatic little event of ours was incredibly...

Feb 18, 2013 Like

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color-blocked gloves

Yesterday I showed you my snowy inspiration for these color-blocked gloves, and today I’m going to give you the how-to. I love me a project that’s less than five steps long. Oh, and less than two...

Feb 15, 2013 Like

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be inspired: snow and ice

Our world has been covered with a blanket of snow for a few weeks now. I always find myself a little torn this time of year, anxious for greener weather, but sad to think of losing our beautiful...

Feb 14, 2013 Like

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scrapped animal: duckbill platypus

I’m thinking of making this scrapped animal pattern thing a monthly tradition, thoughts? Like, a new friendly pattern for you each month… But for now, this stout little platypus is full of color....

Feb 6, 2013 Like

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two for free

I’ve designed a quilt that involves a very specific pattern by rows, rather than squares. In making a few of these I’ve tried to find a good solution to keep my rows organized as I sew. What I came...

Feb 4, 2013 Like

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{insert creative title here}

I’ve been working zillions of hours this past week (away from home), and I need my babies more than a Librarian needs a good book. Don’t get me wrong, it’s great to have so much work, but it feels...

Jan 23, 2013 Like

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what’s your bedroom doubling as?

Our bedroom usually serves as my sewing station, Rauland’s office space, and, well, our bedroom. But this morning it’s taking on two more roles. 1. Costume Closet: I’m in the process of altering...

Jan 15, 2013 Like

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cork pendants

Last month I had the pleasure of contributing to U-Create’s simple gifts series. I came up with a super simple cork pendant, and I wear mine -in one form or another- all the time. It only takes a...

Jan 13, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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a new year, a new look

I got a wild hair this morning and decided to switch things up a tad. Nothing huge. The header is the same, but located on the left sidebar, WHICH, by the way, is fixed in place, which means, no...

Jan 12, 2013 Like

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placemat rugs

Sometimes you run into something at the thrift store that makes you think, “I don’t know why I need this, I just need it.” You don’t know what you’ll use it for, but you’re pretty sure you’ll...

Jan 10, 2013 Like

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remember that time i ambushed you with christmas tutorials and then vanished into thin air?

We just moved from the green state of Washington, back to the bitter cold state of Idaho. Yesterday Len asked to go for a walk and I told her we couldn’t because it was like -5 degrees out. Rauland...

Jan 4, 2013 Like

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party features

It was so fun to host a link party for the first time, and I was in awe by the creativity of everyone who shared! Seriously. And now… It’s time for our Features! Thank you all for linking up to the...

Dec 21, 2012 Like

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bread tie gift tag

Shipping tags are a big deal right now. So, the last of my recycled gift wrap ideas is a variation on just such a tag. MATERIALS NEEDED cardboard 2 plastic bread tags glue INSTRUCTIONS ① Cut a...

Dec 21, 2012 Like

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decoder gift tag

People have all sorts of tricks for keeping their kids from snooping before Christmas. This decoder gift tag can be one way to keep young kids from figuring out which gifts are theirs. Even if...

Dec 20, 2012 Like

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bubble sheet gift tag

Sometimes the gift wrapping itself is best left plain, to give all attention to the tag. The rest of the gift wrap ideas in the series will focus on just that. I’m really excited about this idea...

Dec 19, 2012 Like

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gift card pouch

Is it weird to wrap a gift with the very thing that used to house your toilet paper? Don’t know, don’t care. This gift card holder is cute and reusable. But most importantly, the cute part....

Dec 18, 2012 Like

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boot sock wrap

Someday I’m going to find some explanation for our ever-growing pile of lonely socks. It doesn’t stop me from matching them up into random pairs… because cold feet don’t care. That said, it’s...

Dec 14, 2012 Like

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gift pendant

Today is all about a bonus gift! By tying on a simple pendant or charm, you’re giving a gift wrapped with a gift. You can use any pendant, but the tutorial for this cork pendant is found over at...

Dec 13, 2012 Like

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plaid goodie jar

You always have just a small handful of people that you’d like to give a little something each holiday season. Maybe extended family, or neighbors? You fill their sugar quota every year, it’s no...

Dec 12, 2012 Like

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fabric wrap

This gift wrap is perfect for the fabric lover. Especially if you’ve been meaning to downsize your own fabric stash anyway, like I always seem to be. It’s simple, elegant, and quick. Hip, hip,...

Dec 11, 2012 Like

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WMQ: gold & powder blue

i can’t get anything done when the house is a mess

pixelated world map quilt

stamped eggs

pocket quad

be inspired: mailboxes

when the sewing machine is off

scrapped animal: bunny

their playhouse

life gives and takes – but mostly gives

color-blocked gloves

be inspired: snow and ice

scrapped animal: duckbill platypus

two for free

{insert creative title here}

what’s your bedroom doubling as?

cork pendants

a new year, a new look

placemat rugs

remember that time i ambushed you with christmas tutorials and then vanished into thin air?

party features

bread tie gift tag

decoder gift tag

bubble sheet gift tag

gift card pouch

boot sock wrap

gift pendant

plaid goodie jar

fabric wrap

weave wrap + a holiday link party

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