#67 i {heart} u

it's february and valentine's day is just around the corner, 

thanks to snow days, 

i was able to put together decorations for valentine's day

just loving the neutral colors at home ---

so for the season of {hearts} 

it's all but color red

and opted for the 

calming colors of white, gray & beige
{heart} shapes are all over

i {heart} u wood wall art
 i made with pine wood scraps,
you can create your own wall art 
using your own love words and passages 
visit my tutorial here.

this wreath has been transformed with every change of the season 
by just changing the ribbon,
and for valentine's day, i stamped a burlap ribbon 
using a {heart}-shaped rubber eraser dipped on white acrylic paint
(my kids usually get these erasers from classmates' party favors - 
they come in different shapes, 
i'm sure you have one somewhere ☺)

i cut musical scrapbook paper in {heart} shape and 

put together with a baker's twine 

to make the garland for the mantle

using 2 coordinating fabrics ( i love polka dots)
i made these 20x20 pillows with {heart} applique

i just have to try these little crochet {hearts}

(click here for free pattern)

they are very easy to make-

try them in different colors 

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#62 fall wreath

{autumn is back!}

oranges ♥ dark yellows ♥ olive greens ♥ browns

are here again

fabric-wrapped wreath

a piece of fabric cut into strips and 
wrapped around the wreath, 
add some embellishments 
to complete the project

simple wreath

a simple burlap orange ribbon
makes a big difference on 
this willow wreath

happy fall !

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# 61 back to school idea

with the use of some scrap fabric

run the sewing machine across to form the lines and margin

just like a sheet of notebook paper

embroider the cursive letter using stem stitch

easy as abc ...

enjoy the last few days of summer cause

back to school is just around the corner.

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#59 ottoman makeover

[ottoman makeover]

this ottoman needs some makeover

i would usually paint over a furniture

to give it a different look

but it just will not work on this one this time

>> if you can't paint it, cover it <<

i made this slipcover for the ottoman
using 2 yards of gray gingham fabric
from IKEA

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#58 sewing tutorial

[how to get a clean edge on your project without the serger]

this sewing tutorial 

will show you how to get a clean edge on your fabric

and prevents it from fraying

without the use of a serger

this can be helpful on your projects

such as

pillow cases, bags, blouses, etc.

[how to]

happy sewing!

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#50 crinoline lady

{crinoline lady embroidery}

the crinoline lady is my favorite embroidery pattern

the pattern is simple and easy
and uses a variety of my favorite colors

the hollyhocks and snapdragons are so colorful

i also love its vintage look

for free crinoline lady pattern, click here

linen cloth

6 skeins of dmc embroidery floss

to learn about stem stitch, click here

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coming soon

[my first blog giveaway]

GIVEAWAY

#21 o christmas tree

 12 days of christmas 

day 3 

our christmas tree 2012

christmas in our cottage is a little early this year. 

by december 1st,

 our fresh tree was already up and shining,

red and silver ornaments hanging

and fresh pine scent smelling

looking down the base of the tree 

is the tree skirt i made 3 years ago.

it has a random pattern of christmas-themed fabrics. 

this is my first patchwork project

and hoping to use it for many christmasses to come

to be enjoyed from generation to generation

❛ o christmas tree, o christmas tree

such pleasure do you bring me 

o christmas tree, o christmas tree ❜

next:  little christmas tree

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