Beacon Hill stripe Remember the fashion rules of yesteryear? Do not wear white after labor day–no white pants, no white shoes, no white handbags. Well, as with most old rules, those days are gone and it is not only OK but trendy to wear white all year long. The same holds true for your home. [...]
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Bathroom Tips for a Smaller Bathroom
Having a large bathroom is the dream of many. It will be easier for them to do their morning and evening rituals, and the spacious area won’t make you feel so free. But for the many of that dreamers are stuck with a smaller bathroom. Here are some tips you should consider to improve the [...]
Even more decorating trends for 2011-Part II
As we discussed in part I of 2011 decorating trends, popular paint company Sherwin Williams, www.sherwinwilliams.com, has come up with 4 color palettes that have been built around a suggested lifestyle; Purely Refined, Gentle Medley, the Nomad and the one we are going to discuss today, Bold Invention. Bold Invention is designed to appeal to a [...]
Making Amy Butler Pillows, part II
Always press your projects as you go. Poking out the corners, using the pointer tool. Inserting the pillow form. Slip stitching the opening together. Ready for the buttons.
Pillows are Finished, Hurray!
Here are my finished pillows. I’ll have illustrated tutorials showing them in the making soon. Amy Butler Hourglass pillow The fabrics are Amy Butler’s Deco Rose Brown and Fresh Poppies Fuchsia. The little kitty is not perfect, but I think she is kind of cute.
Sewing Glossary–K is for knits, but don’t forget J
Jean jumper: This tool is a piece of plastic designed to help the sewing machine foot work over bulky seams such as those found in jeans. Kimono sleeves: Kimono sleeves are cut in one piece with the garment front and back. Knife pleats: Knife pleats are more commonly called straight pleats. Knife pleats all run [...]