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  • Get Out and Vote

    It’s election day here in the States and we’d like to encourage all our US readers to get out and vote today. (Stars and Stripes Rope Wreath) Man, are we ready for those campaign ads to b...
    Nov 06, 2012 No Comments

  • Iron Craft Challenge #22 – Stenciled Burlap Candleholders

    Earlier this fall Matt pointed out some burlap covered hurricane lamps with images stenciled on them to me at a high-end decor shop. I loved the look and thought it would go great with the white, silv...
    Nov 06, 2012 51 Comments

  • Road to a Sweater: Week 6

    Here we are at Week 6 and we have heard reports of success and progress. Kathy: She has finished the body! (whoo hoo!) And she has started on the sleeves: Here is a detail of the pick up stitches in...
    Nov 05, 2012 1 Comment

  • Handmade Holiday – Holiday Decor Project Index

    Over the last two years we’ve shared quite a few tutorials and patterns for holiday decorations. With the season upon us, we thought we’d compile links to all of them in one place for you....
    Nov 05, 2012 No Comments

  • A Handmade Holiday Gift List

    In my mind there is nothing more meaningful than a handmade gift. You are not just giving a gift, you are giving your time and talent. We’ve compiled a list of some of our favorite tutorials and...
    Nov 02, 2012 No Comments

  • Advent Calendar Project – Week 20

    (Every week until December 1st we will be making a small Christmas ornament that can be used in our Pocket Advent Calendar. Join us in making all 24 or just pick and choose your favorites.) We’v...
    Nov 02, 2012 31 Comments

  • Quilt of the Day: Broken Diamonds

    This is Broken Diamonds by Kati at From the Blue Chair. I have talked about white quilts before, I think they are striking. But it takes a good eye to balance white with shots of color. And man, Kat...
    Nov 01, 2012 No Comments

  • Project: Moss-Roofed Houses

    I’ve decided to decorate my house with white, silver and natural textures this holiday season. It’s actually something I’ve been thinking about for a couple years, but this year I am...
    Nov 01, 2012 2 Comments

  • DIY Inspiration: Drops Pouf

    How cool would a bunch of these colorful poofs be in your t.v room or out on the patio? Camilla Hounsell Halvorsen made them by wrapping inner tubes with ribbons of upholstery fabric. The prototype w...
    Oct 31, 2012 No Comments

  • Halloween 2012: Word Girl

    In our early discussions of costumes, Jambi said “I want to be a super hero.” I jumped on that and said “What about Word Girl”, which rendered her momentarily speechless with a...
    Oct 31, 2012 5 Comments