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  • Fabrics for the Kids’ Rooms

    I was considering patterned fabrics like this or this for Eleanor's curtains, but I wasn't in love with anything. Thus,…
    September 17, 2013
  • BHLDN Rifle Paper Tablecloth

    Deciding on New Kitchen Curtains

    I now present to you a series of awkward photos in which I stand on my countertops, holding up fabric…
    September 19, 2012
  • How I Repaired a Tear in My Chair’s Upholstery

    I wrote about the floor model chair that I picked up for half-off yesterday. It had a 2" tear along…
    August 4, 2011
  • Tammis Keefe Contented Cats Fabric

    Michael Miller recently reissued several Tammis Keefe prints. When I saw the Contented Cats fabric I I had a flash…
    April 12, 2011
  • Fabric for Our Boy’s Nursery

    I would still like to use orange in the new nursery, but I love orange paired with chartreuse/green, and I…
    October 25, 2010
  • Window Treatments

    I’ve added another page to the new sources section: Window Treatments. I hope it’s helpful!
    November 10, 2009
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  • Fabrics for the Kids’ Rooms

    I was considering patterned fabrics like this or this for Eleanor’s curtains, but I wasn’t in love with anything. Thus, solid curtains! Groundbreaking! Either these…

    September 17, 201328 comments'F' for Fabric, August's Room, Eleanor's Room, The Victorian House
  • BHLDN Rifle Paper Tablecloth

    Deciding on New Kitchen Curtains

    I now present to you a series of awkward photos in which I stand on my countertops, holding up fabric to the window in approximation…

    September 19, 201251 comments'F' for Fabric, Kitchen
  • How I Repaired a Tear in My Chair’s Upholstery

    I wrote about the floor model chair that I picked up for half-off yesterday. It had a 2″ tear along the top (not along a…

    August 4, 201144 comments'F' for Fabric, Crafty (& Handy), Living Room
  • Tammis Keefe Contented Cats Fabric

    Michael Miller recently reissued several Tammis Keefe prints. When I saw the Contented Cats fabric I I had a flash of recognition. My step-mother had…

    April 12, 201114 comments'F' for Fabric, Eleanor's Room
  • Fabric for Our Boy’s Nursery

    I would still like to use orange in the new nursery, but I love orange paired with chartreuse/green, and I had wanted to use those…

    October 25, 201057 comments'F' for Fabric, Nursery
  • Window Treatments

    I’ve added another page to the new sources section: Window Treatments. I hope it’s helpful!

    November 10, 200922 comments'F' for Fabric, FAQ
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