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PILLOWS AND NOOKS
Having a new place means work, work and more work. Sometimes the work is fun especially when I can be creative. In a post back I showed my living room, which was done in beige (like ) and blue...
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3 KINGS
I just finished hooking my latest rug. Inspiration from birds with crowns. I guess they could be queens but usually in the animal kingdom its the males that are colorful. I add beads for the eyes...
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SOMETHING OLD IS SOMETHING NEW
Spent last week working on this project. I had found this old chair at the thrift store a couple years back. I just loved the style and it was only $25.00. I figured someday I would recover it with an...
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BEE AT HOME
I wanted to do a beehive rug but it just seems that they all look alike. I wanted something a little different. I thought how about a real modern day beehive? So I looked into may designs and found...
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TWO OF THE SAME
I needed or wanted a table runner for my kitchen table. So I put together this runner using some old applique quilt designs. When I was done I thought it would look good using one side as a wall...
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CHRISTMAS AT HOME
It is always interesting when you move to a new home. Finding some things fit and others do not. It is especially fun trying to decorate for the holidays. I found a home for most things and what...
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END OF ANOTHER YEAR
Well another year is almost gone. I can't believe how fast time flies. Sometimes it is a blessing and others it is over to quick. I finished up my last rug for this year and it will be a few weeks...
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WHALE OF A TALE
I had seen this rug back in 2011 in the wool street journal. I loved the rug and had to have the pattern. I called Bonnie Smith at the wool street journal and found out her daughter Tina designed it...
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FOUND SOMETHING CUTE
I am a sucker for small children's chairs and especially when they have been hand crafted. I love furniture that has been hand crafted by someone. Many times the pieces are far from perfect and yet...
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HIDDEN HOUSE
When Maggie Bonanomi taught at our guild in 2013 I bought this pattern she designed. Its titled " Hidden House." It was the only pattern and I have not seen it in any of her books. I really enjoyed...
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Cute Little Chair
Alright I just finished up my chair pad. This is for the cute little chair I found a couple of weeks ago. I designed a pattern using flowers and outlined the whole design. It gives it an embroidered...
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DAPER HAMPER
Finished up the little hamper project. I found a wonderful milk paint and tried it out on my little hamper and was quite impressed with the results. I have tried many different milk paints over the...
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Welcome Rug
I wanted a rug for my bathroom. I always liked this one from Maggie Bonanomi book "Comfort Zone." I thought the colors and design would look good for this bathroom. When I finished however I did not...
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LITTLE PILLOW
I recently recovered a chair in my bedroom. I loved the new fabric and even found a soft linen throw to place on it however it seemed to dull. I thought it needed a little pillow and I needed a fun...
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ANOTHER LITTLE FIND
My friend Mary found this sweet child's chair at auction and bought it for me. I must say it needed some work. All the joints needed to be re-glued. I had forgot how much I hate gluing furniture. The...
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THIS, THAT AND THE OTHER
I finished up a couple of projects this week and I am working on some others. First I have this great basket I found years ago at Goodwill; I think I paid 8.00 for it. Over the years corners have broke...
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UNDER THE SEA
Last June I was in Denver visiting family. While I was visiting my granddaughter I noticed that she loves mermaids. I have not yet made her a rug and thought this would be a fun design for her. So...
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ANTIQUES, RUGS AND BARTERING
A while back Gayle told me of a gentleman who would love to have a hooked rug. He has a home full of antiques and would love to trade something for a hooked rug. Well I love antiques so I was game for...
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A NEW YEAR!!!
Well it has been awhile. To much, to fast and we are already half way thru February. I am ready for spring as many of you, probably are too. I am just itching to get out doors. I need a change to bring...
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TRANSFORMATION!!!!
Awhile back I found this recipe box at the thrift store. Its not really my style but I saw potential, especially for $2.00. I removed the wood lettering and the little wood bees. Then I sanded the...
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