Fabric

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Trying to Sew a Slipcover

November 19, 2009
Trying to Sew a SlipcoverI had this idea a year and a half ago to slipcover my desk chair, and I’ve finally gotten around to trying it. Guess what… it’s way harder than I thought it would be! Of course, I am a novice seamstress at best, but I’ve had some sewing successes and I thought I could do this. Well, I made three pocket-like things that are fitting (sort of), but I have no idea how to connect them. I’ve been sitting on my chair like this for about a week now…
Crafty (& Handy), Fabric, Office | 70 Comments »
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Window Treatments

November 10, 2009
Window TreatmentsI’ve added another page to the new sources section: Window Treatments. I hope it’s helpful!
FAQ, Fabric | 20 Comments »
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Dreaming of Orla Kiely Curtains

June 19, 2009
I’ve been having a lot home design dreams lately. Usually they make no sense, like the one I had recently where Kim from Myles of Style and the Dugger family gave my living room a makeover (it resulted in forced smiles followed by tears from me). Last night was different though… I had been [...]
Fabric, Library | 58 Comments »
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Primrose Fabric: Yay or Nay?

February 12, 2009
I haven’t sewn anything yet… I just draped the fabric over the curtain rod. I don’t think it looks bad. True, there is no yellow in the fabric, but I think it looks fine next to the stairway color.
Fabric, Library | 131 Comments »
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Plans for the Library

February 9, 2009
Plans for the LibraryOur “library” (the landing at the top of the stairs) looks pretty good. I mean, it was even in a magazine not long ago… but I’ve always thought that it could look better. (photo by Janet Mesic-Mackie for Home Magazine, September 2008) The little light in the room is horrible and it doesn’t even fully cover [...]
Fabric, Library, Lighting | 35 Comments »
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