tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13953270692779781862024-03-13T15:36:01.926-07:00home.madea record of things homemadeJennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03361169442795732603noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1395327069277978186.post-88148316800505345412011-07-25T07:25:00.000-07:002011-07-25T07:26:47.430-07:00dress up cart<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQvicWslrmQiX7j_TRFwHR1Su9u83ZtnnrrTx_j6Kp-BJDOHPn86npWBTXCkZfgxJK9nEV9DjXYW50H-A7rkUnV11qVIMnl9YJc_ztapT3iuLU-jZ31dGW44Rg0gyPjX66jRgdyrLXsBII/s1600/IMG_1702.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQvicWslrmQiX7j_TRFwHR1Su9u83ZtnnrrTx_j6Kp-BJDOHPn86npWBTXCkZfgxJK9nEV9DjXYW50H-A7rkUnV11qVIMnl9YJc_ztapT3iuLU-jZ31dGW44Rg0gyPjX66jRgdyrLXsBII/s400/IMG_1702.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">My niece is just starting to play dress up with hats and shoes so for her 2nd birthday, I made this dress up cart from the wonderful <a href="http://ana-white.com/">Ana White website</a> (project plans <a href="http://ana-white.com/2010/11/craftiness-is-not-optionals-dress-up-storage.html">here</a>). The original plan calls for a closet rod for hangers. I didn't think my nice would be able to hang things on hangers yet - she is only 2 after all - so I altered it for hooks. </div><br />
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<div class="field field-type-text field-field-time-investment"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item odd">Time: About an hour to cut and build and three hours to sand, paint and attach the hooks.</div><div class="field-item odd"><br />
</div><div class="field-item odd"></div></div></div><div class="field field-type-text field-field-skill-level"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item odd"></div></div></div><div class="field field-type-text field-field-typeofwood"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item odd"><div class="field-label-inline-first">Type of Wood: Pine</div><div class="field-label-inline-first"><br />
</div></div></div></div><div class="field field-type-text field-field-finishused"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item odd"><div class="field-label-inline-first">Finish: 2 coats of primer and 1 coat of semi-gloss paint (white mixed with a little yellow from previous projects)</div><div class="field-label-inline-first"></div><div class="field-label-inline-first">Project cost: $60 total. $32 for the lumber (Lowe's), $17 for the hooks (Menards) and $11 for the letters (Michaels). The paint, screws and glue was leftover from a previous project.</div></div></div></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Jennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03361169442795732603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1395327069277978186.post-30140078811032682442011-02-12T07:19:00.000-08:002011-03-01T07:36:43.434-08:00shoe dresserOur entry from the garage to the kitchen is small. Tiny, actually, when you consider all of the functions that fit into a 5' x 3' area....entryway, shoe and coat storage, trash can area and the dog food/water bowl area. It's also right next to the stairs. We used to store our shoes on the floor, all piled up and pushed against the wall. This didn't work for several reasons, but mainly because the shoes on the bottom would get gross from the snow and dirt on the top shoes. Oh yeah, and there's the minor problem that we would sometimes trip over shoes when we went downstairs.<br />
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Enter the fabulous <a href="http://ana-white.com/">Ana White</a> formerly of Knock-off Wood and her ingenious <a href="http://ana-white.com/2011/01/where-did-the-shoes-go.html">shoe dresser</a>. It was love at first sight. I didn't even have to convince my husband, and he's not a fan of extra work.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6as-I7NBrDDHRBscOYbpp8DBbCJvLd4MSSb5GonjD7DMj91yzxkz1tW-2zpgWSZNAA3svUG_X-gbmngjijeTXJ8bqmWIeuqda9PAEOme2mR33pxbVDqYhQ-06ZQjpBujHXw4SduDxVNPI/s1600/IMG_0974.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6as-I7NBrDDHRBscOYbpp8DBbCJvLd4MSSb5GonjD7DMj91yzxkz1tW-2zpgWSZNAA3svUG_X-gbmngjijeTXJ8bqmWIeuqda9PAEOme2mR33pxbVDqYhQ-06ZQjpBujHXw4SduDxVNPI/s400/IMG_0974.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> I made bin liners from oil cloth so protect the dresser from wet winter shoes.</div>Jennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03361169442795732603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1395327069277978186.post-72642424528924034982010-12-28T07:49:00.000-08:002011-03-01T07:57:17.726-08:00felted bucketMade a simple felted bucket to hold all of the tv, DVD, VCR and Wii remotes. <br />
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Pattern can be purchased from <a href="http://store.cocoknits.com/products/felted-buckets.html">cocoknits</a><br />
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Yarn: Cascade 220Jennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03361169442795732603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1395327069277978186.post-18243548197003879642010-12-28T07:43:00.000-08:002011-03-01T07:49:29.977-08:00daybreakKnitted this sumptuous wrap as a Christmas present for my former instructor/former boss/mentor/colleague/adviser-in-all-things-career-related who I used to be terrified of and dislike but have come to respect and appreciate greatly.<br />
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</div>Pattern can be purchased on <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/daybreak">Ravelry</a><br />
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Swans Island Certified Organic Merino Fingering in Natural and Gray - This yarn is incredible, soft, luxurious. I wish I could afford to knit everything with it!Jennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03361169442795732603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1395327069277978186.post-8033635552255008952010-11-10T07:57:00.000-08:002011-03-01T08:02:46.314-08:00more stockingsChristmas stockings for the hubs and my niece. This was a really fun pattern to knit.<br />
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Pattern: from the <a href="http://www.cascadeyarns.com/patterns_220.asp">Cascade Yarns website </a><br />
Yarn: leftovers from my stashJennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03361169442795732603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1395327069277978186.post-41884463068826297392010-11-08T08:05:00.000-08:002011-03-01T08:09:36.646-08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div> A warm and cozy hat for a cold Minnesota winter and a very fun pattern. Wish I could knit these for everyone I know.<br />
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Pattern: Thorpe <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/thorpe">on Ravelry</a><br />
Yarn: Wellspring Woolens gray, Brown Sheep and Malabrigo from stashJennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03361169442795732603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1395327069277978186.post-88397977442629019082010-07-12T08:02:00.000-07:002011-03-01T08:05:37.142-08:00snowman christmas stockingFor my sister-in-law, Snowman at Midnight:<br />
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Pattern: Snowman at Midnight from <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Christmas-Stockings-Holiday-Treasures-Knit/dp/1931499004">Christmas Stockings: Holiday Treasures to Knit</a><br />
Yarn: Wellspring Woolens in blue, leftovers from stash, a little bit of orange for the nose from my neighborJennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03361169442795732603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1395327069277978186.post-83021347402816686992010-07-12T07:37:00.000-07:002011-03-01T07:42:53.823-08:00hugs and kisses aran christmas stocking<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>First Christmas stocking of the year finished! This one took a long time and the stocking is gigantic. The recipient will be very pleased come Christmas morning. <br />
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Hugs & Kisses Aran Stocking from <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Christmas-Stockings-Holiday-Treasures-Knit/dp/1931499004">Christmas Stockings: Holiday Treasures to Knit</a><br />
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Berocco Vintage in white<br />
Cascade 220 in burgandy<br />
Patons Classic in greenJennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03361169442795732603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1395327069277978186.post-65639602683306977722010-03-09T19:14:00.000-08:002010-03-16T10:38:51.258-07:00homemade facialMy skin has been looking pretty dull lately. I decided to make my own scrub, mask and toner because (1) I have extremely dry, sensitive skin and I hate spending $ on something that will leave my face red and itchy, and (2) I've been striving to cut out toxic ingredients in my beauty products. <span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><br /></span></span><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">scrub</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI_1ByuHfp2AgAhl-MIiWWc6qrSyyYxVbRkqEgFXr0f0GRk0jfrq_vpXEpKeIAOp6dDBLXRDvXu-Wno3hpM9xPdig-As46k9fYOwtOjlSBh49EB2pqdhw6MBmekbZEgB_4JONjpXwN0loC/s1600-h/IMG_2740.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI_1ByuHfp2AgAhl-MIiWWc6qrSyyYxVbRkqEgFXr0f0GRk0jfrq_vpXEpKeIAOp6dDBLXRDvXu-Wno3hpM9xPdig-As46k9fYOwtOjlSBh49EB2pqdhw6MBmekbZEgB_4JONjpXwN0loC/s400/IMG_2740.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449285475725985410" border="0" /></a><br />Attempt #1 didn't turn out very well. I used half jojoba oil and half sweet almond oil and it was very oily and the consistency was off. The recipe below is attempt #2, which I really liked. It had a nice thick consistency and left my face really smooth and moisturized.<br /><br />2 Tbsp. oats<br />2 tsp. brown sugar<br />1 1/2 tsp. aloe<br />1 1/2 tsp. raw honey<br />1 tsp. lemon juice<br />food processor or blender<br /><br />Finely grind the oats in the food processor or blender. Mix all ingredients together so you have a paste. Massage into skin and rinse.<br /><br /><br /> <span style="font-weight: bold;">toner</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSTK4hKqhfeDZ79Rmt2H-aoYFlvxza-AWQhHqAGvNhZwfglvFyWLwN9slzL1spfJ4shx2NswK6kLIfVA4wlfTPBOJUziiGBq1C5xR7sUyn63xZ3X26nOCKEEIcL9r0cQeD4cbA7YQTe8a3/s1600-h/IMG_2747.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSTK4hKqhfeDZ79Rmt2H-aoYFlvxza-AWQhHqAGvNhZwfglvFyWLwN9slzL1spfJ4shx2NswK6kLIfVA4wlfTPBOJUziiGBq1C5xR7sUyn63xZ3X26nOCKEEIcL9r0cQeD4cbA7YQTe8a3/s400/IMG_2747.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449285486655389426" border="0" /></a><br /><br />apple cider vinegar<br />green tea (I used pomegranate green tea)<br /><br />Steep tea in a cup of water. Cool. Mix tea and apple cider vinegar. I used 1/4 c. vinegar and 1 cup tea because I have dry sensitive skin. From what I understand, you can use more vinegar for normal or oily skin.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8L0ohmX59T5XaN1zWoxDCn2YLFz-9Q-gURxm7hB0BjKOrAmkPEvRCGeQ_JywKpzwL5int3v2GE-tnKYKkz2U67dH_tsad65ys84hvVzzVEB2Rqa1uUO94ytftcIi8uZWyUj04v1SpgCC9/s1600-h/IMG_2748.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8L0ohmX59T5XaN1zWoxDCn2YLFz-9Q-gURxm7hB0BjKOrAmkPEvRCGeQ_JywKpzwL5int3v2GE-tnKYKkz2U67dH_tsad65ys84hvVzzVEB2Rqa1uUO94ytftcIi8uZWyUj04v1SpgCC9/s400/IMG_2748.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449285499986915634" border="0" /></a><br />I chilled the tea bags and put them on my eyes for about 5 minutes while I had the mask on. Maybe it was my imagination or wishful thinking but my dark circles seemed a little less dark.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">mask</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUxa8z1jRy1fQA_hK3_eKTtRz667bX5lHPDpn_FAcwhuYRijOLyl-tVjuykyAD9_yVVfK0SC66lPUU7gO9y7ZQJJs9XViGn12Wz5N8pfQWm876XDTwM0f-_ZjE9_EtZXi8Zgwkxx1V4JVz/s1600-h/IMG_2737.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUxa8z1jRy1fQA_hK3_eKTtRz667bX5lHPDpn_FAcwhuYRijOLyl-tVjuykyAD9_yVVfK0SC66lPUU7gO9y7ZQJJs9XViGn12Wz5N8pfQWm876XDTwM0f-_ZjE9_EtZXi8Zgwkxx1V4JVz/s400/IMG_2737.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449285464549373618" border="0" /></a><br /><br />ripe avocado<br />1/8 c. honey<br /><br />Puree avocado and honey until smooth and creamy. Apply to face and let sit for 10 - 15 minutes. Rinse off. This made an insane amount of the mask - probably enough for 4 or 5 masks - but I'm not sure how long it stays good.Jennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03361169442795732603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1395327069277978186.post-2581382737388834492010-02-09T06:23:00.000-08:002010-02-09T06:47:35.176-08:00Un-paper towels<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibhQj0xWVjJTPlTPK-AYh-kr7lOfiPYTQlhOiHfsYxKGUfqQXcJIs28SVNNS9OuoJaJhnJgte8R_owJYEoN95McBICw99PgdL3eEGG4i6toBCyHWHxbtyw_BLHH1UnKbGgCBcZunm10nPR/s1600-h/IMG_2520.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibhQj0xWVjJTPlTPK-AYh-kr7lOfiPYTQlhOiHfsYxKGUfqQXcJIs28SVNNS9OuoJaJhnJgte8R_owJYEoN95McBICw99PgdL3eEGG4i6toBCyHWHxbtyw_BLHH1UnKbGgCBcZunm10nPR/s400/IMG_2520.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5436250434958594546" border="0" /></a><br /><br />I had never used paper towels until I married my husband. My mom - and then I - always used kitchen towels or dish cloths to wipe up spills in the kitchen. In an effort to save money and be more eco-friendly, we switched to "un-paper" towels and cloth napkins a couple years ago.<br /><br />I keep the towels in a little bowl by the sink so they are easy to grab. The old blue ones didn't match the new kitchen paint so I made coordinating cloths. (The old ones, which were looking pretty sad anyway, have been demoted to regular house cleaning rags. ) I get a lot of compliments on the bowl of towels and I love being able to tell people what they're for and give them food for thought.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Supplies to make eight 11" x 11" double layered cloths:</span><br /><br />fabric - 2 yards makes 8 double layered cloths. I used cotton flannel and cotton terry<br />thread<br />scissors<br />sewing machine<br /><span style="font-style: italic;"><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">**Be sure to wash your fabric before you cut to pre-shrink the fabric.**</span><br /></span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJIqa0W0fwrpSgo6nC4lPAZoYrs_ye3GmSoSzpCmhO6osyZm_12KqoZ14Sdts7PcBcX0Bm1VqEyxiaa1nX5GaN9hZ-eMkiufUr6u4uHgqnmmUqxu1k7m8Trc5nZHMls6dXr05iMRTH51NK/s1600-h/IMG_2501.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJIqa0W0fwrpSgo6nC4lPAZoYrs_ye3GmSoSzpCmhO6osyZm_12KqoZ14Sdts7PcBcX0Bm1VqEyxiaa1nX5GaN9hZ-eMkiufUr6u4uHgqnmmUqxu1k7m8Trc5nZHMls6dXr05iMRTH51NK/s400/IMG_2501.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5436250456040768210" border="0" /></a><br />Cut 12" x 12" squares. I was pretty sloppy with my cutting as you can see. Put two squares together, right sides facing each other. I did some with one side flannel and one side terry and some with both sides flannel. Sew around the edges, leaving an opening to turn the whole thing right side out. I used 1/2" seam allowance. Snip the corners at a diagonal so you can make a nice clean point when you turn it right side out.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhopJT3QzM1dVnMc2i5uDEvGw8b3uPliLBVOI9yE5LfIq0P7GWaA6-fBEfWTvUTx-0ZmmvGB6F3MxqJJfneD_5zClMJ6w9C2DOzYkjjNW1wjv9L9J_hz7auk9_zMImdJHbU02CQWmYlxFgL/s1600-h/IMG_2502.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhopJT3QzM1dVnMc2i5uDEvGw8b3uPliLBVOI9yE5LfIq0P7GWaA6-fBEfWTvUTx-0ZmmvGB6F3MxqJJfneD_5zClMJ6w9C2DOzYkjjNW1wjv9L9J_hz7auk9_zMImdJHbU02CQWmYlxFgL/s400/IMG_2502.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5436250457353300258" border="0" /></a><br />Turn right sides out and poke at the corers so they make nice edges. I used a pen to really get in there.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj87EcLy8jwxP2W3zY9vGdXpZjFhaRKaYP-W0biozt8rIDLH8VaRde3uRVgNILRJsjyq_8RcQ7dzK2HFiIDAepOJe_faDlFIEtp5CpVefx04NL8l0QuSGe2uQT3r_wiea5yWt8OaZS6dw3z/s1600-h/IMG_2523.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj87EcLy8jwxP2W3zY9vGdXpZjFhaRKaYP-W0biozt8rIDLH8VaRde3uRVgNILRJsjyq_8RcQ7dzK2HFiIDAepOJe_faDlFIEtp5CpVefx04NL8l0QuSGe2uQT3r_wiea5yWt8OaZS6dw3z/s400/IMG_2523.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5436250442046832818" border="0" /></a><br />Fold in the opening and sew around the edges of the cloth. I lined the edge up with the edge of my sewing foot.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibhQj0xWVjJTPlTPK-AYh-kr7lOfiPYTQlhOiHfsYxKGUfqQXcJIs28SVNNS9OuoJaJhnJgte8R_owJYEoN95McBICw99PgdL3eEGG4i6toBCyHWHxbtyw_BLHH1UnKbGgCBcZunm10nPR/s1600-h/IMG_2520.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibhQj0xWVjJTPlTPK-AYh-kr7lOfiPYTQlhOiHfsYxKGUfqQXcJIs28SVNNS9OuoJaJhnJgte8R_owJYEoN95McBICw99PgdL3eEGG4i6toBCyHWHxbtyw_BLHH1UnKbGgCBcZunm10nPR/s400/IMG_2520.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5436250434958594546" border="0" /></a>Jennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03361169442795732603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1395327069277978186.post-11771228148681497092010-02-09T06:10:00.000-08:002010-02-09T06:23:09.516-08:00hugs & kisses christmas stockingI need to knit 6 Christmas stockings by next Christmas so I'm starting early. Nothing like a little Christmas knitting in February!<br /><br />My sister picked this one out for my brother-in-law:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi10IBbHDsjID7GUNtOQ0-k34fiCfrc3rhCEM9SHTXdOra0ZPZyER6JlcqqY2mZ6xs_AVnCM0b73U9ObJ5uitJNcebxvK54anAm0fuXrNFp4ZDFa9yGQH4eeGWfw-LZDHcKqYsWyJFtj_2c/s1600-h/IMG_2536.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi10IBbHDsjID7GUNtOQ0-k34fiCfrc3rhCEM9SHTXdOra0ZPZyER6JlcqqY2mZ6xs_AVnCM0b73U9ObJ5uitJNcebxvK54anAm0fuXrNFp4ZDFa9yGQH4eeGWfw-LZDHcKqYsWyJFtj_2c/s400/IMG_2536.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5436247392034696386" border="0" /></a><br />Pattern is "Hugs & Kisses Aran Stocking" from <span style="font-style: italic;">Christmas Stockings: 18 Holiday Treasures to Knit</span> by Interweave Knits. It is out of print but I found a copy at the library.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5gDqc9hLaAd6Vp2IqZ_MMJP955eX28hoPdzbIY7RYh_3Ll_QCHoFp9omgfTJzLZvLtn_G8SMneSv14HF2OeKEyhhAWZINcml0Z2lUX3d1gJQJl3qfKm86Jm2YrPaC69u-kV3v6WTIIrFO/s1600-h/IMG_2533.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5gDqc9hLaAd6Vp2IqZ_MMJP955eX28hoPdzbIY7RYh_3Ll_QCHoFp9omgfTJzLZvLtn_G8SMneSv14HF2OeKEyhhAWZINcml0Z2lUX3d1gJQJl3qfKm86Jm2YrPaC69u-kV3v6WTIIrFO/s400/IMG_2533.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5436247414381875938" border="0" /></a><br />The front<br /><br /><span style="text-decoration: underline;"></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghXQ-DWbrh-Wyowk2a1cafh93atcAIfAZh9URIv1f33uqwZyHaRoLHs9GDleVC_xCTWfw9TZRye6xhJ2AzRp7CJAS1EUeP-qoUEpA9e5LEiL7xRAlWzkOH4LTOJmkk2CcHt-NK9TKHzzWj/s1600-h/IMG_2534.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghXQ-DWbrh-Wyowk2a1cafh93atcAIfAZh9URIv1f33uqwZyHaRoLHs9GDleVC_xCTWfw9TZRye6xhJ2AzRp7CJAS1EUeP-qoUEpA9e5LEiL7xRAlWzkOH4LTOJmkk2CcHt-NK9TKHzzWj/s400/IMG_2534.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5436247400119376162" border="0" /></a><br />The x's and o's pattern that runs down the sidesJennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03361169442795732603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1395327069277978186.post-182300296027954442010-02-04T09:21:00.000-08:002010-02-04T14:18:01.600-08:00lined curtain panel tutorial<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgME1SZJwXlKZdTKgUMWai3Ns6WpiOBuM_ADRx27XGl4lg6A-1KhZb0FaTEdbTI4kAU5d207CdZZmbiqFKqvVd6im3PksVcmizhEh6S4h8V22bydGGI4qQ6UvK7lRA6ogdU4-ZfFSbNaIg7/s1600-h/IMG_2495.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgME1SZJwXlKZdTKgUMWai3Ns6WpiOBuM_ADRx27XGl4lg6A-1KhZb0FaTEdbTI4kAU5d207CdZZmbiqFKqvVd6im3PksVcmizhEh6S4h8V22bydGGI4qQ6UvK7lRA6ogdU4-ZfFSbNaIg7/s400/IMG_2495.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5434513279561927986" border="0" /></a><br /><br />I have a really hard time matching patterns up and keeping things even when I have to make two of something. Fortunately my office windows are small enough so I can use one piece of 45" wide fabric for two panels. I sewed the main and contrasting fabrics together and then cut the large panel in half lengthwise so it would match up perfectly when I hung them on the windows.<br /><br />You could hang these panels from a tension rod like I did, a regular curtain rod or something more decorative with the little clip rings.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Supplies needed:</span><br />2 1/2 yards of the main fabric (I used Moda Bella Solids in Natural)<br />1 yard of contrasting color A (I used Amy Butler Belle in orange/french wallpaper)<br />1/2 yard of contrasting color B (I used Sevenberry in brown with white polka dots)<br />3 yards of lining fabric (I used unbleached muslin)<br />buttons for the tie backs<br />thread<br />fabric pencil<br />curtain rods<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix31TergJ-V2sH_aRZxPDkVYQtnltBSlqhIn2cIG720NscuWa2XWmKlivE3Xwu4KCBWl_omEu2TDggnH0zBuEUgQFG1HnXrUY6hp-uoCXgwsX5KBhzpyyPZbSbkpokQaymebu1YdmrweNG/s640/IMG_2451.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 451px; height: 338px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix31TergJ-V2sH_aRZxPDkVYQtnltBSlqhIn2cIG720NscuWa2XWmKlivE3Xwu4KCBWl_omEu2TDggnH0zBuEUgQFG1HnXrUY6hp-uoCXgwsX5KBhzpyyPZbSbkpokQaymebu1YdmrweNG/s640/IMG_2451.JPG" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">cut fabric:</span><br />Main fabric - cut in half width-wise so you have one piece for each window.<br />Contrasting fabric A - cut 2 strips 14.5" x 45" (or the width of the fabric)<br />Contrasting fabric B - cut 2 strips 4" x 45" (or the width of the fabric)<br />Lining fabric - cut in half width-wise so you have one piece for each window. Then cut in half length wise to make 2 panels for each window.<br />Main fabric - cut 4 strips 4" x 40" (for the tie backs)<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Assemble:<br /><span style="font-style: italic;"><br /></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2697/4330637828_b59c2f2eee_m.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 243px; height: 324px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2697/4330637828_b59c2f2eee_m.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Step 1:</span> Place main fabric and fabric A right sides together and sew. I used a 5/8" seam allowance.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4015/4330640844_cc0eee0185_m.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 233px; height: 310px;" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4015/4330640844_cc0eee0185_m.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Step 2: </span>Press the seam open. I always press the seam down to the darker/patterned fabric if possible so it doesn't show through the lighter fabric.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNxqkKRSwthR9JQ5y2ju89q9tOsxFLDcfz3GZcP5pA_xECuZiCcmGIEvhrn0-oc-5mMiRE4iXBGTWROKlBoNxQtBYwbZ_DxcucasAD8m-YVlNnia4apMBVLQ-DyEImyAxzW5-8JZlxw06h/s640/IMG_2452.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 224px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNxqkKRSwthR9JQ5y2ju89q9tOsxFLDcfz3GZcP5pA_xECuZiCcmGIEvhrn0-oc-5mMiRE4iXBGTWROKlBoNxQtBYwbZ_DxcucasAD8m-YVlNnia4apMBVLQ-DyEImyAxzW5-8JZlxw06h/s640/IMG_2452.JPG" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Step 3: </span>With fabric B, measure and draw a line down the center of the wrong side of the strips. You can see my line in very light purple.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsBuCOrK8xmPHWlJQ-yMxKVwAWPyb6igZOIy0YtZuibqe2lckl5xQHnn-ekAkyuLKsw_Xdc3nuHkNO25em5aiorjvUcT1Yblxe3IinVRkgNXYxaIzvqc7X-oYJe3X1kh5FkxRJC0DR7ENh/s640/IMG_2453.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 294px; height: 220px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsBuCOrK8xmPHWlJQ-yMxKVwAWPyb6igZOIy0YtZuibqe2lckl5xQHnn-ekAkyuLKsw_Xdc3nuHkNO25em5aiorjvUcT1Yblxe3IinVRkgNXYxaIzvqc7X-oYJe3X1kh5FkxRJC0DR7ENh/s640/IMG_2453.JPG" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Step 4: </span>Press one side so the edge touches the center line.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB4vBRmi2V92ynRG3arJc4qCZxnVrZGbl7tcw0Y7QHRx3dndynTXLF5ZyR_u7DOfV4YxyNQm02HjkRfygQW8Hw9G9wiYElZ9E2ArT-1za7nunZXBBJFOnWB8D2N1CcJagg6ZHTwIB7Gk5a/s640/IMG_2454.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 302px; height: 226px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB4vBRmi2V92ynRG3arJc4qCZxnVrZGbl7tcw0Y7QHRx3dndynTXLF5ZyR_u7DOfV4YxyNQm02HjkRfygQW8Hw9G9wiYElZ9E2ArT-1za7nunZXBBJFOnWB8D2N1CcJagg6ZHTwIB7Gk5a/s640/IMG_2454.JPG" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Step 5: </span>Fold and press the other side to meet the center line. You will now have a strip that is 2" wide.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2660/4330644356_1a40b304cf_m.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 297px; height: 396px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2660/4330644356_1a40b304cf_m.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Step 6: </span>Pin the strip over the seam between the main fabric and fabric A. I measured 13" up from the bottom edge of the fabric.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4016/4330648880_637baf44e4_m.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 290px; height: 386px;" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4016/4330648880_637baf44e4_m.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Step 7: </span>Sew both edges of fabric B to the main panel. I lined up the edge of the fabric with the edge of my presser foot.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4049/4330646880_e71acde4c9_m.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 280px; height: 372px;" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4049/4330646880_e71acde4c9_m.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Step 8: </span>With wrong side facing you, turn the bottom hem up an inch and press. Now fold the raw edge under so it is hidden in the fold. Press and pin.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4048/4330647846_11d0b1b08c_m.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 275px; height: 366px;" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4048/4330647846_11d0b1b08c_m.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Step 9: </span>Sew.<br /><br />Repeat steps 8 and 9 for the lining.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2679/4330653502_0b3df0ce66_m.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 271px; height: 361px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2679/4330653502_0b3df0ce66_m.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Step 10: </span>Cut the fabric in half length-wise. You will now have two matching panels.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4053/4330650872_2aee136f4e_m.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 262px; height: 196px;" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4053/4330650872_2aee136f4e_m.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Step 11: </span>Pin the lining and curtain right sides together. Trim the lining if necessary.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2738/4330651628_27b00cdf37_m.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 260px; height: 194px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2738/4330651628_27b00cdf37_m.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />Line it up so a small bit of the curtain peeks out from behind the lining - mine is about 1/4". <span style="font-style: italic;"><br /><br />Step 12: </span>Sew the long edges of the curtain. I used 5/8 seam allowance.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2681/4330652602_da3760ba81_m.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 256px; height: 340px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2681/4330652602_da3760ba81_m.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Step 13: </span>Turn the whole thing right side out. It should look like a sleeping bag with the top and bottom open.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2790/4331229798_ffaf578058_m.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 251px; height: 335px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2790/4331229798_ffaf578058_m.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Step 14: </span>Press seams open.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2734/4330497199_3a3967cee8_m.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 247px; height: 329px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2734/4330497199_3a3967cee8_m.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Step 15: </span>Determine the final length for your panels. Measure the panels and fold the top over where the rod will go. Press. I always like to hang the panels at this point to make sure everything is in line. Securely pin the flap you just folded over, making sure there is enough room for the curtain rod to slide through. Insert the curtain rod and hang. Check to make sure you like the length and the bands of fabric are lining up and make any adjustments.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4047/4330498439_64cf0fdd39_m.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 245px; height: 326px;" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4047/4330498439_64cf0fdd39_m.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />Step 16: Measure how much of an opening you need for your curtain rod to slide through. Mark this plus a little extra for wiggle room with a fabric pen. Cut the excess fabric off so you have about an inch of extra material past the line you drew.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2789/4331234130_0872339e89_m.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 336px; height: 251px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2789/4331234130_0872339e89_m.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />Step 17: Fold the raw edges in, press and pin. Sew.<br /><br />The panels are finished! No go hang them and admire your hard work.<br /><br />To make tie backs:<br /><br />Follow steps 3 - 5 and fold over one more time so the raw edges are sandwiched in the middle. Your strip should be 1" wide.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4047/4330501321_9b802efb5f_m.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 353px; height: 264px;" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4047/4330501321_9b802efb5f_m.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />Attach snaps - I used the one snaps with little prongs that you hammer together but you could use sew-in snaps, velcro, buttons or whatever you like.<br /><br />Sew ends and sides.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4050/4330502311_2d61541ce5_m.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 293px; height: 219px;" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4050/4330502311_2d61541ce5_m.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />Attach button if you are using one.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4UKdZm7yU_9-UU672APHwRl70zkYA74NejnAunh2BWrzRAfO2dDYpZtkZWjcbDExRKPtKtWNiq8ND8e4cKids27Lw7tUGNmHbDyB3Iv3Mg2W_RfT2EXyt4iX9uMCTUmrlhFX0gjC8nyDt/s1600-h/IMG_2497.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4UKdZm7yU_9-UU672APHwRl70zkYA74NejnAunh2BWrzRAfO2dDYpZtkZWjcbDExRKPtKtWNiq8ND8e4cKids27Lw7tUGNmHbDyB3Iv3Mg2W_RfT2EXyt4iX9uMCTUmrlhFX0gjC8nyDt/s400/IMG_2497.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5434513295226721922" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIWs4bHXnV5OU0-A2Cq6E_EvSZ2V8APuOfRraGXNJLgWcEeK3_OZjya8fIi4WMj_3XEA9eMTW-nCBkjAnk-ARHYY50kEwSVFpn68_A4oO4WL5nF3M246qxu6Lh1rYI9MDa7Hj2o8L9s4yI/s1600-h/IMG_2496.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIWs4bHXnV5OU0-A2Cq6E_EvSZ2V8APuOfRraGXNJLgWcEeK3_OZjya8fIi4WMj_3XEA9eMTW-nCBkjAnk-ARHYY50kEwSVFpn68_A4oO4WL5nF3M246qxu6Lh1rYI9MDa7Hj2o8L9s4yI/s400/IMG_2496.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5434513287432460722" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgME1SZJwXlKZdTKgUMWai3Ns6WpiOBuM_ADRx27XGl4lg6A-1KhZb0FaTEdbTI4kAU5d207CdZZmbiqFKqvVd6im3PksVcmizhEh6S4h8V22bydGGI4qQ6UvK7lRA6ogdU4-ZfFSbNaIg7/s1600-h/IMG_2495.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgME1SZJwXlKZdTKgUMWai3Ns6WpiOBuM_ADRx27XGl4lg6A-1KhZb0FaTEdbTI4kAU5d207CdZZmbiqFKqvVd6im3PksVcmizhEh6S4h8V22bydGGI4qQ6UvK7lRA6ogdU4-ZfFSbNaIg7/s400/IMG_2495.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5434513279561927986" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlrbuEFj5kVE1Uc49ADyJnTFpNvK2qHuHxadW5bAAMWsrn2hg07Qt5iplfstI0Ge1NhlhblO5pl5glgqj9dDhEET9Q1dap8QZ5LkzV4rlLtXjChn4QG4CEnMj6wAPCxLczf3FdBy103e6I/s1600-h/IMG_2492.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlrbuEFj5kVE1Uc49ADyJnTFpNvK2qHuHxadW5bAAMWsrn2hg07Qt5iplfstI0Ge1NhlhblO5pl5glgqj9dDhEET9Q1dap8QZ5LkzV4rlLtXjChn4QG4CEnMj6wAPCxLczf3FdBy103e6I/s400/IMG_2492.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5434513271155878274" border="0" /></a><br />My bookshelf used to be in that corner so it's feeling pretty bare right now. I need to hang something - maybe a sleek mid century clock.Jennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03361169442795732603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1395327069277978186.post-23272617701077475692010-01-31T10:35:00.000-08:002010-01-31T17:59:31.802-08:00upholstery part 3 cont.: putting it togetherstep 4: outside sides<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEincfUXAluXZbzUaOWC5x8NrQutUxFrcWV2a5X2crc4GeEY78sqAb_ERI-KgYtAb3305BLu9BF-dXkJws9xtLNuZ6nqvXWzSo1Vz-JrWRerZhLQbEpG9IdpYiw8wqtNdj8KiM8DR-6rMRZb/s1600-h/IMG_2435.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEincfUXAluXZbzUaOWC5x8NrQutUxFrcWV2a5X2crc4GeEY78sqAb_ERI-KgYtAb3305BLu9BF-dXkJws9xtLNuZ6nqvXWzSo1Vz-JrWRerZhLQbEpG9IdpYiw8wqtNdj8KiM8DR-6rMRZb/s400/IMG_2435.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5432989229756330834" border="0" /></a><br />This is what the sides look like before you start.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFsjC-W6SD1kQBahAWKp_8m3pP1-woGbWHVlB1Uw_97DtlLBHpamKFOibz82sdVImzb1l0H3UA8LOPzZGaKgV7RYWeoalmTOlxRBMFShNk11EwP_J2B1c_yuK_wLKAPT_SqZuVXsxHdgun/s1600-h/IMG_2436.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFsjC-W6SD1kQBahAWKp_8m3pP1-woGbWHVlB1Uw_97DtlLBHpamKFOibz82sdVImzb1l0H3UA8LOPzZGaKgV7RYWeoalmTOlxRBMFShNk11EwP_J2B1c_yuK_wLKAPT_SqZuVXsxHdgun/s400/IMG_2436.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5432989239899416050" border="0" /></a><br />Lay the fabric wrong side up at the edge of the arm.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYkxCWXqucjDgEsJ0mgdCuQdS2YjlR0Ed42tUSoOWI49chUWzyjLBd28wWmwzPrlohsPo3DxH0xeHjBXSpdO94HZxKPCCAhfxn-oBvo1zBd2QoSNNiTeumNHV3yXlbzPw-hBJXlvwfES2s/s1600-h/IMG_2437.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYkxCWXqucjDgEsJ0mgdCuQdS2YjlR0Ed42tUSoOWI49chUWzyjLBd28wWmwzPrlohsPo3DxH0xeHjBXSpdO94HZxKPCCAhfxn-oBvo1zBd2QoSNNiTeumNHV3yXlbzPw-hBJXlvwfES2s/s400/IMG_2437.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5432989261339522834" border="0" /></a><br />Put in a few staples to hold the fabric in place.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjArXb4EVWoNTybDH7l24qbCBn3Au1B99TeaMNQT3SNuyXd1ztZh_XfdKjPKGGyQTyY-sA4_662pjjKMEB3ITnWil4PKx6Y7rKn8hIHlyfweaw-yvy2MFI3hapKwxGFCUAAVWgJYu_Sz8F5/s1600-h/IMG_2440.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjArXb4EVWoNTybDH7l24qbCBn3Au1B99TeaMNQT3SNuyXd1ztZh_XfdKjPKGGyQTyY-sA4_662pjjKMEB3ITnWil4PKx6Y7rKn8hIHlyfweaw-yvy2MFI3hapKwxGFCUAAVWgJYu_Sz8F5/s400/IMG_2440.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5432989258045561746" border="0" /></a><br />Lay out and staple the cardboard strip. You want the edge of the cardboard flush with (or very close) to the edge of the wood.<br /><br />Most of the instructions I found said to use ply grip where I used the cardboard. My cheapie stapler is not fun to use with the ply grip so I ended up using the cardboard strip instead. I actually like it with the cardboard strip better, though. I definitely gives a cleaner edge.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKqRfQCATCNWkPvTMrA7yHeKtjVruGnaQulkIURpfCzJbNeaLdLj0vZGddC2MUCD5pEDQH52A8L2kQ-RrzVo-PyOi_H2NO2o2-Q8AmG3TCMB7YPVc8DVsTcZFhVo2l6gQkq4Tcz06aRnZn/s1600-h/IMG_2429.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKqRfQCATCNWkPvTMrA7yHeKtjVruGnaQulkIURpfCzJbNeaLdLj0vZGddC2MUCD5pEDQH52A8L2kQ-RrzVo-PyOi_H2NO2o2-Q8AmG3TCMB7YPVc8DVsTcZFhVo2l6gQkq4Tcz06aRnZn/s400/IMG_2429.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5432992883614866546" border="0" /></a><br />Cut a layer of Dacron for a nice smooth finish.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5MjyyCO9GKPKmqY-4RiTK3v1-mL8e8W2xAoJb5m1O69NtD_2vwc3r2QC9pJ9p4JpVGFVQJ7747258XCWmTR53d7S62W3Sr2B102a8bDQNyhjJCaD1jOS4QVEsDDEjjkgWZDmXsDAL_PeQ/s1600-h/IMG_2441.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5MjyyCO9GKPKmqY-4RiTK3v1-mL8e8W2xAoJb5m1O69NtD_2vwc3r2QC9pJ9p4JpVGFVQJ7747258XCWmTR53d7S62W3Sr2B102a8bDQNyhjJCaD1jOS4QVEsDDEjjkgWZDmXsDAL_PeQ/s400/IMG_2441.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5432989247570255858" border="0" /></a><br />Flip the fabric over the side of the chair and staple it to the bottom and back of the chair. Be sure you start in the middle and work your way out, smoothing and pulling everything taught. That fold in the fabric is really bothering me but I'll have to get over it. It must be due to the curve in the chair right there but I traced the pattern from the old fabric so I'm not sure what happened.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1X_P0MXQ2GiluOwUPyB8Z8c84LU8FciWvfzxcDEhq1z_9U6cjZVy3c6ZaIkXp3rHEHxHF37uckwOye1Z2uuFEcpqg1X5vZQdVZ2zFTKVN2lPRoDEmIiYP63LSy-wlMpHKx267SDkkkL_c/s1600-h/IMG_2442.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1X_P0MXQ2GiluOwUPyB8Z8c84LU8FciWvfzxcDEhq1z_9U6cjZVy3c6ZaIkXp3rHEHxHF37uckwOye1Z2uuFEcpqg1X5vZQdVZ2zFTKVN2lPRoDEmIiYP63LSy-wlMpHKx267SDkkkL_c/s400/IMG_2442.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433087908312424050" border="0" /></a><br />Attach the Ply Grip. Push the fabric into the Ply Grip and hammer down.<br /><br />Step 5: Outside back<br /><br />I followed <a href="http://www.diyupholsterysupply.com/how-to-upholster-an-outside-back.html">these instructions</a> but did a pretty bad job of it, not to mention the pink fabric is just about the most hideous thing I've ever seen. What was I thinking? First thing tomorrow morning, I'm going back to the fabric store for more of the main fabric. And then I have to order more of the tack strips, too. I'm so disappointed.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiRokxlo5ZtXnc6IhyphenhyphenEQCk2v69ynU9OTNe88-r7pFSfKzea4-nE0iOBg4PFiIbEOntlQkEBAru0XVcDOpb66yZu4JUMA5GlJsg2YeUVrT4PBLxvHJgLyOk9WWoWv70k2NVlChEMjEJgnI9/s1600-h/IMG_2450.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiRokxlo5ZtXnc6IhyphenhyphenEQCk2v69ynU9OTNe88-r7pFSfKzea4-nE0iOBg4PFiIbEOntlQkEBAru0XVcDOpb66yZu4JUMA5GlJsg2YeUVrT4PBLxvHJgLyOk9WWoWv70k2NVlChEMjEJgnI9/s400/IMG_2450.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433084749066435138" border="0" /></a>Jennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03361169442795732603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1395327069277978186.post-57977709558654326232010-01-29T13:44:00.000-08:002010-01-29T14:32:26.851-08:00upholstery part 2: putting it together<span>**Disclaimer: I am not a professional. This is the first time I've upholstered a chair so forgive me for my mistakes.</span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><br />Cut the new fabric<br /><br /></span> Cut the new fabric using the old pieces as the pattern. Cut a few inches larger all around so you have room to pull the fabric when you staple it to the chair. You can cut the excess off later.<span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span>I used about 5 yards of fabric for my chair.<br /><br />For the seat deck, I used a large piece of seat deck denim and sewed a piece of the regular fabric onto it for the part that you can see by your legs. This saved some yardage (i.e. money - $1.50 a yard for the seat deck denim vs. $ a yard for the upholstery fabric) on the upholstery fabric. The deck denim also seems like a tighter woven fabric that must hold up to wear a little better but I really don't know for sure. That's just my guess.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Attach new upholstery<span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></span><br />Step 1: Seat<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-Zc57vecrzXH2FKaU9mYBpFIQNGD4gYXZzXe8psuIb5fIZKZyTBvjsf7ui4WBqJwK8SrFNyMWphIvAWGsYfqtA9Ht2xZu4Qzf5oZrb9j9TmWLaAHrKBm_d1P80jnrlJjQ7FRUzFHcm8bW/s1600-h/IMG_2405.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-Zc57vecrzXH2FKaU9mYBpFIQNGD4gYXZzXe8psuIb5fIZKZyTBvjsf7ui4WBqJwK8SrFNyMWphIvAWGsYfqtA9Ht2xZu4Qzf5oZrb9j9TmWLaAHrKBm_d1P80jnrlJjQ7FRUzFHcm8bW/s400/IMG_2405.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5432285206759330002" border="0" /></a><br />I left the original material over the springs because it was in good condition. Staple the edge roll on the front of the chair. Cut bonded Dacron - I did 2 layers just cause one layer felt a little flimsy.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvRV63AOmHj2ebnEaipmDZGaEtxbKSErrg7-u1QPZIDBAIVYvWhex9UYJ8Wzk-YpAFIMUI0pWLKib31SWu8ulD03Qhg9Y8UkbOxeSmjJXEYDqgrqyXPDgzBttWZFboX25rWVJfd9YrDfrY/s1600-h/IMG_2407.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvRV63AOmHj2ebnEaipmDZGaEtxbKSErrg7-u1QPZIDBAIVYvWhex9UYJ8Wzk-YpAFIMUI0pWLKib31SWu8ulD03Qhg9Y8UkbOxeSmjJXEYDqgrqyXPDgzBttWZFboX25rWVJfd9YrDfrY/s400/IMG_2407.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5432284304689649778" border="0" /></a><br />Center the fabric on the chair, smooth it out, pull taught and staple. I stapled the front, back then the sides. I worked from the center towards the edges to make sure there weren't any gaps or wrinkles in the fabric.<br /><br /><br />Step 2: Inside sides<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_kiU5O3RZbhC6hJGi07-EFFHuF-n68D3cVxgfb1Q-8PgURzT_1TUM7LMGQlxd1SOjoxAOkRPtK20OePlNfMUDHz6oHOFGdAvxqD2L858uSoYsR7cj8nqiy7oblyjhiIQZOL8AQtSw4LlG/s1600-h/IMG_2410.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_kiU5O3RZbhC6hJGi07-EFFHuF-n68D3cVxgfb1Q-8PgURzT_1TUM7LMGQlxd1SOjoxAOkRPtK20OePlNfMUDHz6oHOFGdAvxqD2L858uSoYsR7cj8nqiy7oblyjhiIQZOL8AQtSw4LlG/s400/IMG_2410.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5432284329698691058" border="0" /></a><br />I used a layer of bamboo batting and two layers of Dacron.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxhfb7lAmZom3w6DvJh8qba1VX_O4kY7q5txdA8QMm6SRIp4QedN0bed4_lIVhEWUuC8SrHxGcbqE_5d_3AHABtArPId4qXmxYizkMFzCeQvO2N0DA64kbx8hAULvLxQjW43syhqy21Jys/s1600-h/IMG_2411.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxhfb7lAmZom3w6DvJh8qba1VX_O4kY7q5txdA8QMm6SRIp4QedN0bed4_lIVhEWUuC8SrHxGcbqE_5d_3AHABtArPId4qXmxYizkMFzCeQvO2N0DA64kbx8hAULvLxQjW43syhqy21Jys/s400/IMG_2411.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5432284337925998930" border="0" /></a><br />I stapled the Dacron in a few spots to help hold it while I was laying out the fabric.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioDVb3OsIRD8HV75s2L6C6wab0DwA6ZggsbqcKzx1N_HqTFYIv0r5iwPxZbse6DM4Tu_WSf-WPS5QSKwMMW4K_VO3Bk81JUofbYviZQwwO-hJ79E6xqA1vmZFYlUM2OBZBzqcbdvnY_l0J/s1600-h/IMG_2409.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioDVb3OsIRD8HV75s2L6C6wab0DwA6ZggsbqcKzx1N_HqTFYIv0r5iwPxZbse6DM4Tu_WSf-WPS5QSKwMMW4K_VO3Bk81JUofbYviZQwwO-hJ79E6xqA1vmZFYlUM2OBZBzqcbdvnY_l0J/s400/IMG_2409.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5432284322506219346" border="0" /></a><br />I really struggled with laying the arm fabric out and getting it folded, stretched evenly and stapled down. I could have used a couple extra hands.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5FKOVq7QBSjn-fvOBkLvmpd4KstPVubZAL7zEM9VwWzC5PoiDEEOLfG6pPw8CffRVp4h5jXI0FJ9_GB0-DMgUCY-Uv5PrcQUVaApDX2GaU3r0nqsedOKS4Z3KNki6kiN6oSJTYD4AA3d3/s1600-h/IMG_2408.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5FKOVq7QBSjn-fvOBkLvmpd4KstPVubZAL7zEM9VwWzC5PoiDEEOLfG6pPw8CffRVp4h5jXI0FJ9_GB0-DMgUCY-Uv5PrcQUVaApDX2GaU3r0nqsedOKS4Z3KNki6kiN6oSJTYD4AA3d3/s400/IMG_2408.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5432284315251088930" border="0" /></a><br />I need to stitch that vertical flap of fabric down.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFodD2ioZWeukJ2tnDBuzDs2VC_KdACB4VBGsViURPsPvkolGbt7gTpabMi9x8KAOr8Ylks7ocCYTQr6LrXMKOt2ZuBBCjsrHqnOkBJWZXuo0pN_Jla5m3aJUlXjPCmhh16wgzbYiZusih/s1600-h/IMG_2412.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFodD2ioZWeukJ2tnDBuzDs2VC_KdACB4VBGsViURPsPvkolGbt7gTpabMi9x8KAOr8Ylks7ocCYTQr6LrXMKOt2ZuBBCjsrHqnOkBJWZXuo0pN_Jla5m3aJUlXjPCmhh16wgzbYiZusih/s400/IMG_2412.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5432287962483955298" border="0" /></a><br />Here is a side view of things to this point.<br /><br />Step 3: Inside back<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCar0UWXe6N3LqJiCBGTJab7RA1rZuQKOWMi5GrIaodPspwrOtZ9YQcQMdyHCe7-ePkpmSJY52BrfmZ5jQ0SVnS53ActANsNMU_RVz5dD2jm_ZqLQQEWw99clGxnGPuOwBpVQCwZ-ysnNi/s1600-h/IMG_2413.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCar0UWXe6N3LqJiCBGTJab7RA1rZuQKOWMi5GrIaodPspwrOtZ9YQcQMdyHCe7-ePkpmSJY52BrfmZ5jQ0SVnS53ActANsNMU_RVz5dD2jm_ZqLQQEWw99clGxnGPuOwBpVQCwZ-ysnNi/s400/IMG_2413.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5432287968327392706" border="0" /></a><br />Staple burlap to the back as a protective layer between the springs and the rest of the upholstery.<br /><br />I wanted my back cushion to be part of the chair. I didn't take many pictures of this step but I'll explain what I did. I took a piece of muslin and put it over the burlap, stapling a couple times at the bottom only. I stuffed it with polyester pillow stuffing to the approximate thickness of the old cushion. I put one staple in the top of the muslin to the back of the chair so I could use both hands and adjust the stuffing. I added more, moved it around and flattened it until it looked nice and was comfortable for sitting. I put the seat cushion on at this point to make sure the back wasn't so full that the seat didn't fit. Once everything was perfect, I finished stapling the muslin.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBefZirDpZ5x_KhZBLYzi7e8w3Zo2X-BLeIVFw1sheMiQlemEPCprMgPNa8kz8ww4NPdYf677SJPg-xxKcq3Jg_9qMSI-bBeXf-mxN939vIbCIs_329gfTYTjSntkDofQNvisvCXRmB82X/s1600-h/IMG_2415.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBefZirDpZ5x_KhZBLYzi7e8w3Zo2X-BLeIVFw1sheMiQlemEPCprMgPNa8kz8ww4NPdYf677SJPg-xxKcq3Jg_9qMSI-bBeXf-mxN939vIbCIs_329gfTYTjSntkDofQNvisvCXRmB82X/s400/IMG_2415.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5432287979301454002" border="0" /></a><br />I put a layer of Dacron over the back to give a little extra softness. The yellow part in this picture is the muslin filled with poly fiber. I pulled the Dacron down to get a picture.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg39nMhfcTx36m_B8rlG9aOoHjHBYkVm98ETiCKipZiokAl6DmrmO852RO9deEjDhO6808C8OgdRQMCMa-KNTcGzDyuoJTwaap963rMCQjE2gUc6t44aoSKg9np-jZ96ET9PdNLzmbNU0rA/s1600-h/IMG_2414.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg39nMhfcTx36m_B8rlG9aOoHjHBYkVm98ETiCKipZiokAl6DmrmO852RO9deEjDhO6808C8OgdRQMCMa-KNTcGzDyuoJTwaap963rMCQjE2gUc6t44aoSKg9np-jZ96ET9PdNLzmbNU0rA/s400/IMG_2414.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5432287980658155794" border="0" /></a><br />The Dacron smoothed out with the seat cushion in place to make sure everything would fit nicely.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMhCi53LrDu_nJwDzwmWnSufC0QYdI1nn2sUNzT6e_a_kBA1uafW8d1TP2poQd9C_2tNfLqgcZf7u-0NcIm7R1y2ySWTUHRYhk5xRHAhKnSbFGusThkNuZJ1MR3Nhvv6W0UlgtY5D7DRMG/s1600-h/IMG_2417.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMhCi53LrDu_nJwDzwmWnSufC0QYdI1nn2sUNzT6e_a_kBA1uafW8d1TP2poQd9C_2tNfLqgcZf7u-0NcIm7R1y2ySWTUHRYhk5xRHAhKnSbFGusThkNuZJ1MR3Nhvv6W0UlgtY5D7DRMG/s400/IMG_2417.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5432287988717078114" border="0" /></a><br />I attached the back fabric and stapled everything down. I'm hoping the seat cushion smooths out for a better fit with the chair as I use it. I think it's all so plump right now that it's puffing up.<br /><br />Supplies needed:<br /><br />I bought everything from <a href="http://diyupholsterysupply.com/">Diyupholsterysupply.com</a> except as noted below.<br /><ul><li>Upholstery fabric. If you're in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area, I highly recommend <a href="http://www.srharrisfabric.com/">S.R. Harris</a>. They have more fabric than you could ever imagine and it's all half off. I got really nice 100% wool fabric for $10 a yard.</li><li>Thread</li><li>Seat deck denim</li><li>Edge roll</li><li>Stapler and staples. I used a hand powered stapler and wow, my hand is sore.<br /></li><li>Dacron (from <a href="http://www.rochfordsupply.com/">Rochford Supply</a> in Minneapolis)<br /></li><li>Batting - I used bamboo because it was cheaper and more eco-friendly than cotton (from Hancock fabrics)<br /></li><li>Burlap</li><li>Muslin (I used this to make my back cushion)</li><li>Ply Grip/Curve Ease</li><li>Cardboard tack strip</li><li>Metal tack strip</li><li>Filling for the back cushion (I got a 20" x 20" pillow from <a href="http://www.srharrisfabric.com/">S.R. Harris</a> pulled the filling out)</li><li>Foam for the seat (from <a href="http://www.rochfordsupply.com/">Rochford Supply</a> in Minneapolis)</li></ul>I found the videos on <a href="http://diyupholsterysupply.com/">DIY Upholstery Supply</a> incredibly helpful. I also checked a few books out of the library but none of them were exceedingly helpful. The best one was <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Singer-Upholstery-Basics-Step-Step/dp/1589233298">Singer Upholstery Basics Plus by Steve Cone</a>.Jennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03361169442795732603noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1395327069277978186.post-1263816291124507632010-01-29T06:52:00.000-08:002010-01-29T13:53:10.114-08:00upholstery part 1: undoing it allStep 1: Take the upholstery apart in the order it was put together. From what I gather, it's usually the same order - the stuff on the bottom of the chair, outside back, outside arms, inside back, inside arms and the seat. Remove all the stray staple bits that are poking out or hammer them flat.<br /><span style="font-style: italic;"><br /></span>Step 2: Inspect the springs and chair for necessary repairs. Everything looked in good shape on my chair. I think.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span><span style="font-style: italic;">Tips:<br />Mark the fabric pieces as you take them off so you know which pieces go where later.</span><span style="font-style: italic;"><br /><br />Take pictures and notes of everything you do so you don't forget how something goes back together later.<br /><br /></span>Supplies needed:<br /><ul><li>Something to remove the staples and tacks. I used a screwdriver and needle nose pliers but I'm sure the special tools for upholstering work much better. I'm just too cheap to buy something I probably won't use again. </li><li>Digital camera to take pictures of all the little details you want to remember for when you put the chair back together</li></ul><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXRocdxypjDgGSeKCuXsyxrJj72o0P7p2t4fKWSJ4s9m4D8xxMV_p-YGihifwEQqa0ZuXKPTbnf9UC3WrSqTt22HpswuuvsKQFk5vfiPMpwQ5Bud2reC01I7qOEW0wZS3raOaADI9BzS6K/s1600-h/IMG_2152.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXRocdxypjDgGSeKCuXsyxrJj72o0P7p2t4fKWSJ4s9m4D8xxMV_p-YGihifwEQqa0ZuXKPTbnf9UC3WrSqTt22HpswuuvsKQFk5vfiPMpwQ5Bud2reC01I7qOEW0wZS3raOaADI9BzS6K/s400/IMG_2152.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5432282573790041554" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTLBU4ItWxvPo4l4L3oUVRIhAPxpo5dFed6WvLf18QQFUX3vUSApv67icNjyhngSTC6jBaGtt_J295G-5FThDGWNhTa65sFeJPuiuQKlCNjMcZ7lIJFzLk4ysr0aPAjXtFpHozhqRCZ_Ji/s1600/IMG_2237.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 298px; height: 393px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTLBU4ItWxvPo4l4L3oUVRIhAPxpo5dFed6WvLf18QQFUX3vUSApv67icNjyhngSTC6jBaGtt_J295G-5FThDGWNhTa65sFeJPuiuQKlCNjMcZ7lIJFzLk4ysr0aPAjXtFpHozhqRCZ_Ji/s1600/IMG_2237.JPG" alt="" border="0" /></a>Jennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03361169442795732603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1395327069277978186.post-63399293383793882762010-01-28T12:13:00.001-08:002010-01-28T12:48:11.801-08:00felted bag<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiHHm0BTZibg6HDMPn4UYF9RlZiUUhLfX_h0WV7txU5yka5wep3CliZubDpe4J0Guq-6Syop8tiiiKImzjIan495eWc-iGNh9BGLjsBf2-KARrNiE0qx6JY0vmnd9qTGoZB1lmCbpKIcRX/s1600-h/IMG_2388.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiHHm0BTZibg6HDMPn4UYF9RlZiUUhLfX_h0WV7txU5yka5wep3CliZubDpe4J0Guq-6Syop8tiiiKImzjIan495eWc-iGNh9BGLjsBf2-KARrNiE0qx6JY0vmnd9qTGoZB1lmCbpKIcRX/s400/IMG_2388.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5431890655420246114" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTTbhWZOAqobB7vdojiTeSH6ygxVDkRQq-7FGsueUQsjQ-1Sk7BHDqpXd2gVvMNXOvoCN3z12J-sNjtKsUhEgKfh5Kff7ubXT9TUZ-n5KFzZzBpipQ6m_sdNieewmQfLM1IQeVtju8yg6J/s1600-h/IMG_2389.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTTbhWZOAqobB7vdojiTeSH6ygxVDkRQq-7FGsueUQsjQ-1Sk7BHDqpXd2gVvMNXOvoCN3z12J-sNjtKsUhEgKfh5Kff7ubXT9TUZ-n5KFzZzBpipQ6m_sdNieewmQfLM1IQeVtju8yg6J/s400/IMG_2389.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5431890665859184002" border="0" /></a><br /><br />I'm sure there is a "right" way to do the lining but this is how I did it:<br /><br />1. Lay fabric right sides together and trace the bag. Cut along the tracings. Fold the top edge under, wrong sides together and press.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy0LZ-BQBD7wkwD3k6fHVH4BZtX65uVnIOdQ0G0C2Ux-Hsx9ZlN7tAAvkTJ6UsolxkyeWguNqLt0S4SpSFJbdpmbRibvX29c3-yDj35-I9SWgO7tYeBrcdDlE5K4XFdE2z0peAe50qjhRE/s1600-h/IMG_2379.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy0LZ-BQBD7wkwD3k6fHVH4BZtX65uVnIOdQ0G0C2Ux-Hsx9ZlN7tAAvkTJ6UsolxkyeWguNqLt0S4SpSFJbdpmbRibvX29c3-yDj35-I9SWgO7tYeBrcdDlE5K4XFdE2z0peAe50qjhRE/s400/IMG_2379.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5431892437983683538" border="0" /></a><br /><br />2. Sew the top.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheBPIqpce5hyIX1Lj4HvCiR8OTuWBK3CvZZTcwnRtAWBH1YKBLOtGGIret3IulpJKgRMCPFM7CdigYWytaamrWoTyQLj1VLIIfoq-ZKYDB_cifro9zIciqw9qZBWOxdRl-sppeyvt-xxg8/s1600-h/IMG_2380.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheBPIqpce5hyIX1Lj4HvCiR8OTuWBK3CvZZTcwnRtAWBH1YKBLOtGGIret3IulpJKgRMCPFM7CdigYWytaamrWoTyQLj1VLIIfoq-ZKYDB_cifro9zIciqw9qZBWOxdRl-sppeyvt-xxg8/s400/IMG_2380.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5431892444841374770" border="0" /></a><br /><br />3. Pin right sides together and stitch around the sides and bottom.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAJ75bnl06n9bNmWJurjs4ZziBQW2Ud-K3QgtK8Q1tkylwPGMXXgFAL21HpjJJ-lTZKu1ZRRWb-bQ06Y35rC6QFCip1BkpvQu4k6tNpp1zAeQGp5UEcQnZpt0xjbHh21KkwlYCFPnbBH-K/s1600-h/IMG_2382.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAJ75bnl06n9bNmWJurjs4ZziBQW2Ud-K3QgtK8Q1tkylwPGMXXgFAL21HpjJJ-lTZKu1ZRRWb-bQ06Y35rC6QFCip1BkpvQu4k6tNpp1zAeQGp5UEcQnZpt0xjbHh21KkwlYCFPnbBH-K/s400/IMG_2382.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5431892453099484578" border="0" /></a><br /><br />4. Sew lining to bag.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjvwvzM0pDHzeLqhgQq17cTxEfhFx4LrFimrAVBC6jWOwiQiAr2AE_Kw0YwSeAckszDJpC4_HrqOqgWpDDJFHIY342Ro0igu8GowXxLo_Gd3fGemRC8_nvB9bvaBZr1gwoDdnzEhIl3tCy/s1600-h/IMG_2391.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjvwvzM0pDHzeLqhgQq17cTxEfhFx4LrFimrAVBC6jWOwiQiAr2AE_Kw0YwSeAckszDJpC4_HrqOqgWpDDJFHIY342Ro0igu8GowXxLo_Gd3fGemRC8_nvB9bvaBZr1gwoDdnzEhIl3tCy/s400/IMG_2391.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5431890672371810498" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvY1EksmVozRTGEY0TUgDXUrUhsifiGJkZcMc8qYSJGbaRRCH5riYIowL1Vq5n1KXHnG9F8mCj3COewcig1jvk8Nq2WBbct4udUA65Z6ZGMML8nZbipiiEk82lzd3bAbMzVigraKRI5LKW/s1600-h/IMG_2384.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvY1EksmVozRTGEY0TUgDXUrUhsifiGJkZcMc8qYSJGbaRRCH5riYIowL1Vq5n1KXHnG9F8mCj3COewcig1jvk8Nq2WBbct4udUA65Z6ZGMML8nZbipiiEk82lzd3bAbMzVigraKRI5LKW/s400/IMG_2384.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5431890649407664658" border="0" /></a><br />I'm still on the hunt for a handle. <br /><br />Pattern: Formal Boot Bag pattern <a href="http://www.knittingdaily.com/media/p/27922.aspx">on Knitting Daily</a> (<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/formal-boot-bag">here</a> is the link to it on Ravelry)<br /><br />Yarn: Wellspring Woolens yarn in Fieldstone, bought at <a href="http://shop.yarnery.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=30_73_74">The Yarnery</a>. Here is a great <a href="http://www.knittersreview.com/article_yarn.asp?article=/review/product/080821_a.asp">review</a> of the yarn. Within the last several months, I realize yarn comes from sheep who may not be treated that well, especially when it comes to the mass produced yarn (google mulesing, for example). I am an avid user of cruelty-free products so I'm not sure why I didn't have this "aha" moment sooner. So...I'm working through my existing stash of yarn and anything new must be cruelty-free. I love that Wellspring Woolens is soft, local - to me anyway - and cruelty-free.Jennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03361169442795732603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1395327069277978186.post-59071992003969429492010-01-27T13:32:00.000-08:002010-01-27T14:12:53.978-08:00Side slip cloche<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLKEqbpq7rSmGVZRBVj3E8M9OtzteKSko4BoOI59018QQMlzecqMOmRI8-ERbbHC3xvtlYDCbHtH-ePFvgGwSD0qT7KxjNrTbaoRDtNvRxELBBVgQL1RyY2vAgr_LPeHta46N3IT646c3_/s1600-h/IMG_2371.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLKEqbpq7rSmGVZRBVj3E8M9OtzteKSko4BoOI59018QQMlzecqMOmRI8-ERbbHC3xvtlYDCbHtH-ePFvgGwSD0qT7KxjNrTbaoRDtNvRxELBBVgQL1RyY2vAgr_LPeHta46N3IT646c3_/s400/IMG_2371.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5431540576751312226" border="0" /></a><br />Pattern: Side Slip Cloche from <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Boutique-Knits-20-Must-Have-Accessories/dp/1596680733">Boutique Knits: 20+ Must Have Accessories</a><br />Yarn: Joseph Galler Superfine Prime Alpaca from <a href="http://www.yarnery.com/">The Yarnery</a><br />Pin: re-purposed hair accessory from my wedding<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj27MOfRZnUpsGw0ZI3WQyeU-G3JT9A6b8o35YX9a__Ick01ne_iJs56fARhPoKqsaSeD6YYViphaWNh2hRMAtD2K5OgK-56jK4XLakQjLZOlb-eUXQuCSPH3P3LaiWaBTSXpr4WevNVO8H/s1600-h/IMG_2352.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj27MOfRZnUpsGw0ZI3WQyeU-G3JT9A6b8o35YX9a__Ick01ne_iJs56fARhPoKqsaSeD6YYViphaWNh2hRMAtD2K5OgK-56jK4XLakQjLZOlb-eUXQuCSPH3P3LaiWaBTSXpr4WevNVO8H/s400/IMG_2352.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5431540599995032594" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdVza85P3lNTIGQOjHUW_ek2HijiLxOib4Z1vRVl4FjmwVYry5KUw9V_DlRK1lw_fzGXdzgU43AvaSmuGMKFYjQDUhSLpUST74krNfDwNeifQ5sF8o-sZ3DtY5kxkNpusXqD3WRhEramdI/s1600-h/IMG_2355.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdVza85P3lNTIGQOjHUW_ek2HijiLxOib4Z1vRVl4FjmwVYry5KUw9V_DlRK1lw_fzGXdzgU43AvaSmuGMKFYjQDUhSLpUST74krNfDwNeifQ5sF8o-sZ3DtY5kxkNpusXqD3WRhEramdI/s400/IMG_2355.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5431540601467875714" border="0" /></a><br /><br />I re-purposed my hair comb that I wore in my wedding for the hat. It's not like I was going to wear it again so what the heck. I unattached the comb and curved the metal into a circle. I wrapped some extra wire through and attached a pinback.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGHo4OKtnto6Amjb7WuUcGRCMq393jGFHY9yxnQObKTXZRjKdixcmpr6u8jn0VJ1UNXeGj96dupqrT1iZOmS88VI_LaE4wwHPji7Wtm34LBCnoChHk0uPt56kZLeaogq5Lxb6DdOSa1M4N/s1600-h/IMG_2342.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGHo4OKtnto6Amjb7WuUcGRCMq393jGFHY9yxnQObKTXZRjKdixcmpr6u8jn0VJ1UNXeGj96dupqrT1iZOmS88VI_LaE4wwHPji7Wtm34LBCnoChHk0uPt56kZLeaogq5Lxb6DdOSa1M4N/s400/IMG_2342.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5431540610191818738" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5kMH_ChbdDkOB9q_Q87IsyHUk1UP2WKRf5T0A_xZH5FbojmpBKsEthGSQYX5MP8j7tn3eaPajuYhWK3xY3z5hrEm9wJsicJSQ3Xu96y-J619IWu2svTGf9dk3XiCUhlLL2MHZF5FxLZen/s1600-h/IMG_2344.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5kMH_ChbdDkOB9q_Q87IsyHUk1UP2WKRf5T0A_xZH5FbojmpBKsEthGSQYX5MP8j7tn3eaPajuYhWK3xY3z5hrEm9wJsicJSQ3Xu96y-J619IWu2svTGf9dk3XiCUhlLL2MHZF5FxLZen/s400/IMG_2344.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5431543778458551938" border="0" /></a><br />The original hair comb was from <a href="http://www.chebella.com/index.html">Che Bella</a> in St. Paul. I wear the matching earrings often and am excited to use the comb!Jennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03361169442795732603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1395327069277978186.post-23863262750550428322010-01-25T20:29:00.001-08:002010-01-27T15:52:32.600-08:00warm mittensI'm making these for my sister-in-law's niece who insisted on light pink and black stripes because "those are the only colors that look good on me and I like stripes." It reminds me of a bumble bee on Pepto Bismol but I'm not 6 with a clear fashion sense.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivQRO10LDLxm6uB7tMj0BPl6daTOvBOhaTHp5vgkh6cv_84lgb2O2_HNgcjQNX-bkCmv0U56eboqUhA5gGEAwm6Jd4TjWXmPWXljd7UjTuR1NQEzLtEEbl10ThAgbyz9zhjWu3FhkL5-Or/s1600-h/IMG_2322.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivQRO10LDLxm6uB7tMj0BPl6daTOvBOhaTHp5vgkh6cv_84lgb2O2_HNgcjQNX-bkCmv0U56eboqUhA5gGEAwm6Jd4TjWXmPWXljd7UjTuR1NQEzLtEEbl10ThAgbyz9zhjWu3FhkL5-Or/s400/IMG_2322.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5431571131210181218" border="0" /></a><br /><br />I used this <a href="http://www.p2designs.com/images/patterns/MittCuff.html">basic cuff up mitten</a> pattern and modified it a bit so there are two layers for extra warmth.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLMekVKQVTEGMreJM0Bc2WjXHJqb78V8YNfJYc6p9HYVITbMH20ZERx8AxiMhri-TsLB_Gv8qrcQYIBB8Up6dFVXo0oDylYVQnIq1YDwQg7EIEzKE8KDr38dZqnyzNBuEiVJvD45y-zAR8/s1600-h/IMG_2307.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLMekVKQVTEGMreJM0Bc2WjXHJqb78V8YNfJYc6p9HYVITbMH20ZERx8AxiMhri-TsLB_Gv8qrcQYIBB8Up6dFVXo0oDylYVQnIq1YDwQg7EIEzKE8KDr38dZqnyzNBuEiVJvD45y-zAR8/s400/IMG_2307.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430902490164849682" border="0" /></a><br />I made the inner mitten per the pattern instructions and ran a piece of waste yarn through the purl side on the last row of ribbing. Once I finished the mitten, I picked up those stitches and knit the outer mitten, minus the ribbing of course. I went up a needle size for the outer mitten so it would fit over the inner mitten without having to add stitches. I'm lazy that way.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-laZlp3BdRDVUgX05ylY_8geUjcfh8TBzwNJGMcw9ic6XCl8XB3xLbss5PPfIedtaRF98afUW08p7Xx_Wxg-MJXCByho3MneFHe2cTA1ByONOqqud1H9MPPsocY54sBCP5-R4zuD-KJom/s1600-h/IMG_2309.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-laZlp3BdRDVUgX05ylY_8geUjcfh8TBzwNJGMcw9ic6XCl8XB3xLbss5PPfIedtaRF98afUW08p7Xx_Wxg-MJXCByho3MneFHe2cTA1ByONOqqud1H9MPPsocY54sBCP5-R4zuD-KJom/s400/IMG_2309.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430902494081607298" border="0" /></a>Jennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03361169442795732603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1395327069277978186.post-65747722478815536752010-01-23T17:45:00.000-08:002010-01-24T09:18:46.663-08:00a simple kitchen valanceAside from yarn, painting is my biggest weakness. In the three years we've lived here, I have painted almost every room at least twice - some three times. The painting bug bit last week and the kitchen was calling my name. Of course, I needed a valance to go with the new colors.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinkxCrmPubiCgWhokbnlWsqvDwRDS2U_Gvpi4y0QoJZiXKPWphi8NHN_E67ZfVCRdJr_WqRP0sxMRZq365KQ3iT2uyLLlc0wRFEo3lFIoWgRRrdxUqRYQrtzOCcsOOA1LLzz1G1Et4CEjR/s1600-h/IMG_2298.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinkxCrmPubiCgWhokbnlWsqvDwRDS2U_Gvpi4y0QoJZiXKPWphi8NHN_E67ZfVCRdJr_WqRP0sxMRZq365KQ3iT2uyLLlc0wRFEo3lFIoWgRRrdxUqRYQrtzOCcsOOA1LLzz1G1Et4CEjR/s400/IMG_2298.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430117520821625666" border="0" /></a><br />Fabric: the top half is Amy Butler Belle Duck Egg / Seeds and the bottom strip is Amy Butler Lotus cherry/full moon polka dot from <a href="http://craftyplanet.com/">Crafty Planet</a>.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1fkvvz0NvtrpFVaYIREwdchHyVozlSD8SU9p4fhm1KiTXSH_NwiycuLlRyTpfZmuNas82mLt_XsMKZxDzh2z_kNVJ4caTiJH5Kyq7i1hBITF7LdvTwPC5byXZhtNsb7HvdXbtQVHNcjxY/s1600-h/IMG_2294.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1fkvvz0NvtrpFVaYIREwdchHyVozlSD8SU9p4fhm1KiTXSH_NwiycuLlRyTpfZmuNas82mLt_XsMKZxDzh2z_kNVJ4caTiJH5Kyq7i1hBITF7LdvTwPC5byXZhtNsb7HvdXbtQVHNcjxY/s400/IMG_2294.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430118375367958098" border="0" /></a><br />I followed this <a href="http://www.vanessachristenson.com/2009/08/tutorial-perfect-add-on-fabric-flower.html">tutorial</a> for the fabric flower and used a regular button instead of a fabric button.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfVDwl-GoVk3u0Gvrrt_LtazSfnZXbWRHBDVNsvjMIxiYLbJrBJSuSeNHbPHGd3-x06nOw3d4TUzb2fCHx5XM7iTUlN4q8xI_YRGy0M081ViIMulS9Xbt9vEp-cQFPDVehMA81HkeycftG/s1600-h/IMG_2302.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfVDwl-GoVk3u0Gvrrt_LtazSfnZXbWRHBDVNsvjMIxiYLbJrBJSuSeNHbPHGd3-x06nOw3d4TUzb2fCHx5XM7iTUlN4q8xI_YRGy0M081ViIMulS9Xbt9vEp-cQFPDVehMA81HkeycftG/s400/IMG_2302.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430117887714987826" border="0" /></a><br />Here is the kitchen with a fresh coat of paint, the new valance and our <a href="http://www.flor.com/">Flor</a> carpet tiles in House Pet by the door. The carpet tiles were my crazy inspiration - they look like fresh green grass so I wanted to keep the paint fresh and summery.<br /><br />The paint is <a href="http://www.afmsafecoat.com/">AFM Safecoat</a> no-VOC from the <a href="http://www.naturalbuilthome.com/">Natural Built Home Store</a> which I highly recommend. I've used Sherwin Williams' no-VOC paint and I much prefer the Safecoat brand. It went on really well and there was virtually no smell. I used Netti (yellow) and Morning (green) mixed with a good amount of white to mellow the colors down a little.<br /><br />Like most of the house, this room is a work in progress. We really need to stain the window - it has <span style="font-style: italic;">only </span>been 3 years since we had it installed - and get a new door. I'd love to get new cabinets, counter tops and appliances but that won't happen since we're hoping to move in a couple years.Jennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03361169442795732603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1395327069277978186.post-61786821796620270532010-01-23T12:03:00.000-08:002010-01-24T09:19:07.523-08:00French Press SlippersThis is my second go at the <a href="http://frenchpressknits.blogspot.com/2009/10/happy-slipper-day.html">French Press Felted Slippers</a>. It is the easiest, most adorable knitting project ever and you should make a pair right now.<br /><br />For my sister-in-law:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinukCTggSaFPAcsDICPCzZC6TGCWstOkTYqrHE3BukpZO7fMNw3iXOBRN1Ie9bMHpkcoqH1nNzozn42eB67O8DOn7reIg7lVw-KccwKdrboz__eFmVLiAfXlUcOIuid5_ybzIpVmCue64D/s1600-h/IMG_2286.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinukCTggSaFPAcsDICPCzZC6TGCWstOkTYqrHE3BukpZO7fMNw3iXOBRN1Ie9bMHpkcoqH1nNzozn42eB67O8DOn7reIg7lVw-KccwKdrboz__eFmVLiAfXlUcOIuid5_ybzIpVmCue64D/s400/IMG_2286.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430031695246723986" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP-WcQU6orl98ZgwjsP0ERf3sw82JD_Is1fsyZafFdcrd4_jCl0Il4jxDOTILHY-EK5Jfb90ueQbYie89Lkt1AKfgR3y3_A32icPDPcjJthq3Jh1RRe_CGKFlDtDPF9eamXxc1xkH4Xiju/s1600-h/IMG_2279.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP-WcQU6orl98ZgwjsP0ERf3sw82JD_Is1fsyZafFdcrd4_jCl0Il4jxDOTILHY-EK5Jfb90ueQbYie89Lkt1AKfgR3y3_A32icPDPcjJthq3Jh1RRe_CGKFlDtDPF9eamXxc1xkH4Xiju/s400/IMG_2279.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430031702395161042" border="0" /></a><br /><br />And the first pair that I made for my big feet:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeiCd8mNl7es5vW2AZaKDIHNTIrdh6hT7atYr0D-LcsESSiJlCc0dsMdcKVG6LRHcebr64gLClrt58e6EwE0d7GAos6wLTAeBTAvlUu9o9ensnbiVlsj0fmEAvUgfZ-fsIH3WOfFt9d5aI/s1600-h/IMG_1965.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeiCd8mNl7es5vW2AZaKDIHNTIrdh6hT7atYr0D-LcsESSiJlCc0dsMdcKVG6LRHcebr64gLClrt58e6EwE0d7GAos6wLTAeBTAvlUu9o9ensnbiVlsj0fmEAvUgfZ-fsIH3WOfFt9d5aI/s400/IMG_1965.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430031708118039890" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Yarn: Cascade Eco-Wool purchased from <a href="http://www.yarnery.com/">The Yarnery</a> (the best yarn shop ever) in St. Paul.<br /><br />Buttons: <a href="http://www.3kittensneedlearts.com/">Three Kittens Needle Arts</a> has a really does have a great selection of buttons. I just happen to love turquoise.Jennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03361169442795732603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1395327069277978186.post-4773982037989414842010-01-21T14:10:00.000-08:002010-01-24T09:19:26.545-08:00Chair cushionThe chair cushion is miraculously done. I followed this fantastic tutorial at <a href="http://sewmamasew.com/blog2/?p=527">Sew, Mama, Sew!</a> and it only took me 2 solid evenings and most of another day. I'm sure most people could finish it in an evening but I am truly a horrible sewer.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0dVR1q1dB4ZAjBuHiGuVRO0YeABfMWGbtv23UFLzH6sESLLWj7H4OBPiXY28p_qwe4Wf5hgbt1AHWlZZbZtpB9kmU5AExGQqxXx9ROniziIpcbI28_WJvq-TuQJHI1yp0YtUNotJ4j1wK/s1600-h/IMG_2257.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0dVR1q1dB4ZAjBuHiGuVRO0YeABfMWGbtv23UFLzH6sESLLWj7H4OBPiXY28p_qwe4Wf5hgbt1AHWlZZbZtpB9kmU5AExGQqxXx9ROniziIpcbI28_WJvq-TuQJHI1yp0YtUNotJ4j1wK/s400/IMG_2257.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5429324276201125186" border="0" /></a><br /><br />I got a 24" x 24" x 4" piece of foam and bonded Dacron from <a href="http://www.rochfordsupply.com/index.asp">Rochford Supply</a> in Minneapolis and used an electric knife to cut the foam down slightly. I stuffed it according to this video from <a href="http://www.diyupholsterysupply.com/how-to-seat-cushion.html">DIY Upholstery Supply</a>.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEV7RyiTqhge4sHdSIRzmpETLmorXIydENTvpnLhrtAYovaMuxH4zeBDUCZRtaLS4ei6kqu8lCIuaWVnF82q3wgd0AzsepHgyt6f5dl7hUD1haIQCpfGjOugnExhrftK6XElN1j10RPIg2/s1600-h/IMG_2248.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEV7RyiTqhge4sHdSIRzmpETLmorXIydENTvpnLhrtAYovaMuxH4zeBDUCZRtaLS4ei6kqu8lCIuaWVnF82q3wgd0AzsepHgyt6f5dl7hUD1haIQCpfGjOugnExhrftK6XElN1j10RPIg2/s400/IMG_2248.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5429324302341499922" border="0" /></a><br />The pink material is for the back of the chair and the buttons for the tufting.Jennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03361169442795732603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1395327069277978186.post-86440955299717476352010-01-11T14:06:00.000-08:002010-01-24T09:19:46.443-08:00Chair reupholsteryI got this great mid-century chair from Craigslist with the intention that I'd make a slipcover and be able to afford to have it professionally reupholstered some day. The chair was made by Beaucraft Inc. Minneapolis, MN. Unfortunately I haven't been able to find much about the company.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP3ZQq6XxW3liKTwtpvj-roaK4RkT8IFFWW7Jk08Bm2H2GFVutZYEnJpZcVzvOTL35nDvu6nJEYG6HKdYIkpyWBDnn7XalczpNf2WibOi_abkSJAVv-J7Y6HNQgl6CrZd3dCmmpTPFOmWo/s1600-h/IMG_2152.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP3ZQq6XxW3liKTwtpvj-roaK4RkT8IFFWW7Jk08Bm2H2GFVutZYEnJpZcVzvOTL35nDvu6nJEYG6HKdYIkpyWBDnn7XalczpNf2WibOi_abkSJAVv-J7Y6HNQgl6CrZd3dCmmpTPFOmWo/s400/IMG_2152.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5425607649515724786" border="0" /></a><br /><br />What I didn't take into consideration is that slipcovers look really difficult to make well and I'm not a good sewer.<br /><br />So being the overly ambitious person I am, I decided to jump into reupholstering it myself. I don't know why I thought it would be a good idea. The only thing I've upholstered are dining room chairs....the kind where you screw off the seat, staple on some fabric and screw the seat back on.<br /><br />Google convinced me I could do it. I read a bunch of websites, watched some videos and started taking the fabric off piece by piece. This is my chair now.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTLBU4ItWxvPo4l4L3oUVRIhAPxpo5dFed6WvLf18QQFUX3vUSApv67icNjyhngSTC6jBaGtt_J295G-5FThDGWNhTa65sFeJPuiuQKlCNjMcZ7lIJFzLk4ysr0aPAjXtFpHozhqRCZ_Ji/s1600-h/IMG_2237.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTLBU4ItWxvPo4l4L3oUVRIhAPxpo5dFed6WvLf18QQFUX3vUSApv67icNjyhngSTC6jBaGtt_J295G-5FThDGWNhTa65sFeJPuiuQKlCNjMcZ7lIJFzLk4ysr0aPAjXtFpHozhqRCZ_Ji/s400/IMG_2237.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5425608165520753730" border="0" /></a><br /><br />I'm a little freaked out. I took lots of pictures and notes but I can barely make sense of them now. I have a vague sense of what I need to do from online videos that I'm sure I'll have to watch a hundred more times. I'm fully prepared to pay someone to do the seat and back cushions because my sewing really is awful.<br /><br />To add a little more challenge, I went to do something like this. I have dark brown and tweedy light brown fabrics and a deep berry fabric for the back and piping (which is actually called a welt in the upholstery world). <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiau1S05P012rMhMzlxR6-s1yWJysS35DxKi2pUvEZ0zYE4aXsP_6XyAWZxNj-bgk-bkpi0kUzQwauSLYEikSnbLdvtd0QSRL8CQH064OwFQCWTmIe-sKkaHmV3DqWmc3TkbYVDmM9g_C5u/s1600-h/turquoise+la+vintage+1960+highback+chairs.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiau1S05P012rMhMzlxR6-s1yWJysS35DxKi2pUvEZ0zYE4aXsP_6XyAWZxNj-bgk-bkpi0kUzQwauSLYEikSnbLdvtd0QSRL8CQH064OwFQCWTmIe-sKkaHmV3DqWmc3TkbYVDmM9g_C5u/s400/turquoise+la+vintage+1960+highback+chairs.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5425611212568800226" border="0" /></a><br />Picture from <a href="http://turquoise-la.com/">Turquoise-LA</a> (a long time ago)Jennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03361169442795732603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1395327069277978186.post-3174432992074517702009-01-22T20:16:00.000-08:002010-01-24T16:12:36.223-08:00Kitchen valance<div>I made the valance for our kitchen. I love the fabric but I'm not so sure it's right for our kitchen. </div><div> </div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGuLfNiDp97iVEjbsj5AJ7Vd7xb1xl9zO9i42tfIbK53dmOlGoZdRyS3J9JIALBICTIhyphenhyphenhrMPKpdwgK_qbITxZ-Hp-aLTVy3Gv2iSoS35K4Dqy6MfnGqGODBYbtzbdNtTBYDvotf-BtIbi/s1600-h/IMG_0197.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5294339427587349170" style="WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGuLfNiDp97iVEjbsj5AJ7Vd7xb1xl9zO9i42tfIbK53dmOlGoZdRyS3J9JIALBICTIhyphenhyphenhrMPKpdwgK_qbITxZ-Hp-aLTVy3Gv2iSoS35K4Dqy6MfnGqGODBYbtzbdNtTBYDvotf-BtIbi/s400/IMG_0197.JPG" border="0" /></a></div><div>We still need to stain the window. It's only been 2 years since we put it in. Guess it really won't stain itself.<br /><br /></div><div></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPc0k5UKD-n_mK0bu5iPa24FK4wFfVmMccbSwwAden680Y_3fPiOKnCFt__TcqY5cBNtBfFzyNLyLfOHmB-1JlxErXhSM1Eg9a2rsMFrX-eLrfmhksL35q32Z3yBVWSDkp2F-YXr2t1ruv/s1600-h/IMG_0196.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5294339423260577890" style="WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPc0k5UKD-n_mK0bu5iPa24FK4wFfVmMccbSwwAden680Y_3fPiOKnCFt__TcqY5cBNtBfFzyNLyLfOHmB-1JlxErXhSM1Eg9a2rsMFrX-eLrfmhksL35q32Z3yBVWSDkp2F-YXr2t1ruv/s400/IMG_0196.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />Obviously it doesn't go with the red, but would it be okay if I got different rugs and towels? Or are the lovely 80's country-style cabinets a problem, too?</div>Jennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03361169442795732603noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1395327069277978186.post-32183914392993153812008-12-23T10:04:00.000-08:002010-01-24T16:12:36.225-08:00A pretty packageI've always loved wrapping presents. When I was a kid, I'd beg my mom to let me wrap all the Christmas presents, and I'd wrap and then re-wrap something until I declared it to be perfect. I have only one gift to wrap this year, so I put extra effort into it.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_26KV7-hwd6XrFot5DczahIp_uyBARqdZSLzq_3TZTpuQ6um01D-tcnRfJXM2YtcKI7u8Wl8kgy2WMtvKrQdczf5DoLRcRpm_UV2iLkt0nUD29ceSe6LsG8u2OZWA2EAbxoLEwlXFj5Q_/s1600-h/026.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5283049781480635314" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_26KV7-hwd6XrFot5DczahIp_uyBARqdZSLzq_3TZTpuQ6um01D-tcnRfJXM2YtcKI7u8Wl8kgy2WMtvKrQdczf5DoLRcRpm_UV2iLkt0nUD29ceSe6LsG8u2OZWA2EAbxoLEwlXFj5Q_/s400/026.JPG" border="0" /></a></div><br />Have I mentioned how much I love the the purl bee blog? I got the idea to use kraft paper, fabric and ribbon from <a href="http://www.purlbee.com/the-purl-bee/2008/12/21/mollys-sketchbook-giving-holiday-cookies.html">here</a> and the gift tag <a href="http://www.purlbee.com/fabric-gift-tags/">here</a>.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_26KV7-hwd6XrFot5DczahIp_uyBARqdZSLzq_3TZTpuQ6um01D-tcnRfJXM2YtcKI7u8Wl8kgy2WMtvKrQdczf5DoLRcRpm_UV2iLkt0nUD29ceSe6LsG8u2OZWA2EAbxoLEwlXFj5Q_/s1600-h/026.JPG"></a>Jennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03361169442795732603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1395327069277978186.post-7478061932777985612008-10-23T14:06:00.000-07:002010-01-24T16:43:19.492-08:00Projects finished...<span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(255, 153, 255);">Office</span><br />We still need to hang crown molding and pictures and get things sorted out, but this is a huge improvement over the old dance room.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhazrYX64y3qL5l9if3Azh0Qt_t0T9tzfcNpf6Ao22CAjzV3Bilzehi83vkWJbueyDUHZr2Q10Avlk_I_ouNuktzSRVpq2F8OJ-0M51r0E3zEfvElH3e1zTpNIOHyHp6IjhUscgoqbluBWN/s1600-h/001+%282%29.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5260469582588219762" style="width: 300px; height: 400px;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhazrYX64y3qL5l9if3Azh0Qt_t0T9tzfcNpf6Ao22CAjzV3Bilzehi83vkWJbueyDUHZr2Q10Avlk_I_ouNuktzSRVpq2F8OJ-0M51r0E3zEfvElH3e1zTpNIOHyHp6IjhUscgoqbluBWN/s400/001+%282%29.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMyU0DEJjix44whd_xRl1LxXa2fIoYPTLF7XaFq2a8bY1Xv1FGVgQr1TTUdofcn2I5lJyq4E7Xxwnfm0r6y146PBulQW_M95RpwNSoCOOZDcycyIJde83Ib72gLJtgl6JzeIoF_lshXEF2/s1600-h/017.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5260469571766307554" style="width: 300px; height: 400px;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMyU0DEJjix44whd_xRl1LxXa2fIoYPTLF7XaFq2a8bY1Xv1FGVgQr1TTUdofcn2I5lJyq4E7Xxwnfm0r6y146PBulQW_M95RpwNSoCOOZDcycyIJde83Ib72gLJtgl6JzeIoF_lshXEF2/s400/017.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 153, 255);">Family room</span><br /></span>The family room took us over a year to finish because we got sick of dealing with it and started another huge project. We tore down a closet and another wall, put up new drywall, painted the trim white, got a new door, put new tile by the door and who knows what else. It's finally done! Woohoo!</span><br /><br />Before... (I forgot to take an official before picture so I had to use the MLS one with the seller's furniture)<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvvJOZrM86K6f-QNSmS8XfDLdowsGkzvxzEkfV8dHF1yFkR0ZFeTfVzhvRhJAMqLf0mR5AKfax6Mcw337vvbRQc1H4YRh0vTvSS6RVBMKOn7OLOAIg9gq8cIHbMHjT2c0GuemgDigBP16Y/s1600-h/old+downstairs2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5260465077264358962" style="width: 400px; height: 291px;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvvJOZrM86K6f-QNSmS8XfDLdowsGkzvxzEkfV8dHF1yFkR0ZFeTfVzhvRhJAMqLf0mR5AKfax6Mcw337vvbRQc1H4YRh0vTvSS6RVBMKOn7OLOAIg9gq8cIHbMHjT2c0GuemgDigBP16Y/s400/old+downstairs2.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXwkPpWy_V6pFfgWr3bEokAKBMY9iv_0zbclIpDOiVv0OwIlRfauad9CyBmJn0QQlqQPT2hLVbcyHlo8JupZFW4waBGSRcMi8fPOSRHhF5hrI71UnrUJUL8lDF7QDBKZtZt9G-J-GSSBdn/s1600-h/familyroom4.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXwkPpWy_V6pFfgWr3bEokAKBMY9iv_0zbclIpDOiVv0OwIlRfauad9CyBmJn0QQlqQPT2hLVbcyHlo8JupZFW4waBGSRcMi8fPOSRHhF5hrI71UnrUJUL8lDF7QDBKZtZt9G-J-GSSBdn/s400/familyroom4.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430466959166045938" border="0" /></a><br />During: I got bored waiting for mud to dry one day so I painted a little mural.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIhVTQN9ZXnKzdp2G-k4AWheFu0SBeks8wxkklhzGugiKdT0ji1tmI3l0Ho2gyLfcq8NRuDViX9tBi-KLTPHPCJecFCg3utsYgPqAHYSm_lDAukkumRzGgEGmZfi_dXN-WznjFunJEukg2/s1600-h/IMG_1544.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIhVTQN9ZXnKzdp2G-k4AWheFu0SBeks8wxkklhzGugiKdT0ji1tmI3l0Ho2gyLfcq8NRuDViX9tBi-KLTPHPCJecFCg3utsYgPqAHYSm_lDAukkumRzGgEGmZfi_dXN-WznjFunJEukg2/s400/IMG_1544.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430466969332842786" border="0" /></a><br />Taadaaa!<br /><br />This is the other side of the room before:<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTEpyIVZBg2gJvHe9by7dlIafRaE-3ZxDKTlvVzZAQGXH3WHdpUHe48wdmkF-3hIlQsA91rXDLhNdqRWzH0vikstsWg4K4h1-8TeWqpeM_qBPsembqj5kNxX_Ts8RDe8Fasub6SHl7tUAV/s1600-h/old+downstairs.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5260465060841448930" style="width: 400px; height: 291px;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTEpyIVZBg2gJvHe9by7dlIafRaE-3ZxDKTlvVzZAQGXH3WHdpUHe48wdmkF-3hIlQsA91rXDLhNdqRWzH0vikstsWg4K4h1-8TeWqpeM_qBPsembqj5kNxX_Ts8RDe8Fasub6SHl7tUAV/s400/old+downstairs.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM4zJ2hKbLQWFuO2J7_2qEybOGXyJukY7mOixYIJ1U5ir5ae7lq7qWu5UlG8wILjqkZVz6UcJxdUrF6lsz2NkbokD5ochXhMWJ-Wp66uy3dXUKUzik9dTh40Z6FJiuZ55vTHIs4jH39GBh/s1600-h/IMG_1543.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM4zJ2hKbLQWFuO2J7_2qEybOGXyJukY7mOixYIJ1U5ir5ae7lq7qWu5UlG8wILjqkZVz6UcJxdUrF6lsz2NkbokD5ochXhMWJ-Wp66uy3dXUKUzik9dTh40Z6FJiuZ55vTHIs4jH39GBh/s400/IMG_1543.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430466970824217298" border="0" /></a><br />...and after! My father-in-law built the black cabinet to hide the electrical panel. The couch hidden in the back is my dog's couch. Yep, she's spoiled.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkpw_7PObRZqN6WSYWzekkH86EIC-oXeP9RTHv6S2BITFVcg2XAavZbcSnSrYURTCWLab2eNA6y1OaTVMLDFVEKuBvQCwYCAyK8orJja08sJAt4plMKvPj9zV_sD4hiTcPWRql6SwNoo39/s1600-h/IMG_1542.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkpw_7PObRZqN6WSYWzekkH86EIC-oXeP9RTHv6S2BITFVcg2XAavZbcSnSrYURTCWLab2eNA6y1OaTVMLDFVEKuBvQCwYCAyK8orJja08sJAt4plMKvPj9zV_sD4hiTcPWRql6SwNoo39/s400/IMG_1542.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430466983887751970" border="0" /></a><br />That pretty door does go to the paver patio that we spent the previous summer putting in.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ1tfVbxU3NrEqhsp5PQBzLnepX4RN3qD-WjBPiJHt2xRPwjrxu56KiQ26PpFxyFnu6QXENPR37fJI_tbeopfvxLov4bpfZ4LpJZMnfYjk-oqr62b3TPTne8c9_xpMSHCEkCWfLNMSRPUP/s1600-h/002.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ1tfVbxU3NrEqhsp5PQBzLnepX4RN3qD-WjBPiJHt2xRPwjrxu56KiQ26PpFxyFnu6QXENPR37fJI_tbeopfvxLov4bpfZ4LpJZMnfYjk-oqr62b3TPTne8c9_xpMSHCEkCWfLNMSRPUP/s400/002.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430470477942041634" border="0" /></a><br />I've never worked so hard on something before in my life. The patio literally took us most weekends and evenings of an entire summer to finish. We started Memorial day weekend and finished just in time for a Labor Day BBQ.Jennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03361169442795732603noreply@blogger.com1