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LATEST ARTICLES ( 510 )
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Reupholstering Dining Room Chairs with Painted Silk
Supplies Needed to Reupholster Six Dining Room Chairs:Silk Paints (Jacquard Brand), water based resist (note to self: purchase heavier gutta next time) and six... Read more
Posted on 15 February 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS -
Beautifying the Office
My cluttered office needed a face lift and more than a little cleaning. But wait! Where does one go for inspiration on this task, you ask? Why, Pinterest, of... Read more
Posted on 08 February 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS -
Painting on Silk
Silk painting originated in China, going back to 2600 BC. Long before paper was invented/made, silk was a medium on which to paint. Silk is durable, portable,... Read more
Posted on 06 February 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS -
Irregular Square Afghan
Never having been a big fan of acrylic fiber, except for the fact that it washes quickly and dries just as fast, I just ordered a batch of acrylics from Lions... Read more
Posted on 02 February 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS -
Favorite Email of the Week
Have you seen my lipstick?NO, I HAVEN'T SEEN YOURLIPSTICK!Why would you even ask me that?I am so insulted!Every time somethinggoes missing around... Read more
Posted on 31 January 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS -
Sewing Rooms from Pinterest
Great looking sewing areas, all from Pinterest. Makes you want to create one that eliminates clutter and keeps all your sewing gadgets accessible, while it stil... Read more
Posted on 27 January 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS -
Becoming a Pensioner
These articles are worth a look. I became an early pensioner today, so everything is not all bad.Pensions in the United States Thank you, Sisters of Charity, fo... Read more
Posted on 26 January 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS -
Tiny Vignettes of Nature
All pictures are from The Pothole Gardner in London where he creates miniatures of natural delights.Thank you, Steve, for bringing a smile to all the faces who... Read more
Posted on 24 January 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS -
How to Sew a Quick and Easy Drawstring Bag
Making drawstring bags is easy. If you can use a sewing machine, one can be made in half an hour. This is a great sewing project for kids, too. I am making... Read more
Posted on 22 January 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS -
Online Cookbook at No Cost
Thank you, Natalie, for sending this link. It is a downloadable cookbook from Penzey's Spices. Go here to see the entire cookbook online. Read more
Posted on 18 January 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS -
Scroll Lace Scarf
Popular knitwear designer Ysolda Teague showcases her Scroll Lace Scarf available here with it wrapped around the shoulders of this pretty model:It looked... Read more
Posted on 17 January 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS -
The Thrill of What You Already Have
A new blog challenge hosted by Floss in Toulouse, Haute Garonne, France is something that intrigues me.Floss says about her blog challenge:This is the idea -... Read more
Posted on 14 January 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS -
How to Make Modge Podge
Buying Modge Podge can set you back a few bucks more than making it yourself. Since it is used in the craft room about as frequently as scissors, here is a... Read more
Posted on 13 January 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS -
Knitting in January
While in Waco, I made a bit of progress on a new project with a pattern from Ysolda Teague: the Scroll Lace Scarf. Hand dyed yarn from KnittingRose, a 75%... Read more
Posted on 11 January 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS -
Back from Waco
Aunt Mary, my mother's sister, and her handsome son DavidBrother Chuck, moi and Aunt MarySIL KarenCousin David and Aunt Mary in her new leggingsGreat niece and... Read more
Posted on 10 January 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS -
Pigs Can't Fly, but Goats?
This from The Daily Mail:We all know pigs can’t fly — but last month we learned that goats can climb trees.Because water sources were scarce, these billies... Read more
Posted on 31 December 2011 ARTS & CRAFTS -
Christmas Music with Cello
Top favorite buy this year for me in the genre of Christmas music was Christmas Cello Music - Piano and Cello Music for Christmas Dinner by New Age (Dec., 2011... Read more
Posted on 20 December 2011 ARTS & CRAFTS -
Winter Songs and a Selection from Schubert
NPR is currently asking its listeners for winter songs and stories that connect its listeners with "winter music" evocative of strong emotions and memories. Read more
Posted on 16 December 2011 ARTS & CRAFTS -
Christmas: A Picture and a Recipe (and Green & Red Socks)
Raphael Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino (1483–1520), Detail of Angel c 1499-1502Let's call them Christmas Socks. The pattern is L.Linneman's, free on Ravelry and... Read more
Posted on 14 December 2011 ARTS & CRAFTS -
Portraits of Giant Insects
From the Daily Mail in the UK ... fascinating!The great debate: Grasshoppers meet on the broad leaf of a plant to make a lot of noise togetherRead more:... Read more
Posted on 12 December 2011 ARTS & CRAFTS