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- I have a new website! (No, I don’t…;) January 21, 2016So, I just linked this blog that you’re reading here, up with my new website! My website is called Modern Making and it’s kind of a way for me to feel a little more organized about my creative endeavors because … Continue reading →Kelli
- Happy January! January 14, 2016This is what I saw as I was walking out my front door this morning to walk the girls to school. It’s a phone pic (btw, my Nikon is mysteriously out of commission for the time being so it’s phone … Continue reading →Kelli
- Quick Vintage Estate Sale Quilts! July 2, 2015So, I found two quilt tops at an estate sale near Seattle not too long ago and was instantly in love with them for several reasons; first, because they are completely completed quilt tops (the hard part is done!!!); second, … Continue reading →Kelli
- Fabric Stash Annihilation June 4, 2015In an effort to really get all of my sewing stuff squozen (yes, I understand that’s not actually a word; but it should be) into my little sewing closet; I’ve decided to take quite a historically different and ground-breaking approach … Continue reading →Kelli
- Closet Sewing! May 16, 2015My sewing closet is finally finished! So, in this house with limited rooms, I converted the coat closet into a sewing room (by “I”, I mean Dave) when we moved in but this week I actually put the finishing touches … Continue reading →Kelli
- House stuff February 21, 2015I’ve been doing some things around this house lately, like paper organizing and minor gardening for lazy beginners. And I actually found all the parts to my camera and replaced the parts that were “lost in the move” and remembered … Continue reading →Kelli
- Long time, no post… December 6, 2014So, I guess I can say that I’m consistent at being inconsistent, right? Is there any scenario where that’s a good quality and not a character flaw? I don’t have any excuses for not blogging in 11 months. Actually, I … Continue reading →Kelli
- Just in time for Valentine’s Day…a truffle! January 30, 2014This little truffle is from the original box of truffles that I did a while back. I didn’t write any of it down when I originally made it, and while the truffles are simple, I did need to make another … Continue reading →Kelli
- We made it! January 5, 2014We made it all the way from Fredericksburg to Seattle this weekend and are finally figuring out how to move forward a tiny bit. The trip was as expected for the most part. We left last Sunday and arrived Friday … Continue reading →Kelli
- One day to move December 28, 2013So the past week or so has been hard core moving…packing,loading, cleaning, crying, fixing, getting rid of, deciding, Christmas, more loading, hoping, planning, more cleaning, more fixing, painting… Oh, and BTW, we have too much stuff. This was when I … Continue reading →Kelli
- I have a new website! (No, I don’t…;) January 21, 2016
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Sewing Calendar, Part VIII
Here’s the next project I completed: Snuggly Ribbon Blanket by Sarah Mikkelson from My Spare Time. It was easy and I like how it turned out. I can’t lie though, I did sneak ahead a while back and make one … Continue reading
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Sewing Calendar, Part VII
So I am way behind with the sewing calendar, but I have not given up, no sir. I made the March 1 project (Recycled Bath Mat by Kristen Couse of cakehousedesign.com) before my trip and was finally able to get … Continue reading
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2010 Sewing Calendar, Part VI
I took a HUGE break from the 2010 Sewing Calendar, but here is the latest (I’m way behind)… I decided to make an ice pack cozy instead of a pacifier pouch (since we don’t use those anymore) for this project: … Continue reading
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2010 Sewing Calendar, Part VI
So, since I completed the super cute tea towel apron from Part V, I have skipped the following calendar projects: February 11: Heartfelt Quilt Card February 15: Heart Window Mobile I was; however, excited to do this one: February 18: … Continue reading
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Fat Quarter Storage and Dog Food
I’m thinking very seriously about making an actual quilt, and in doing so have become sort of fat quarter obsessed. Besides the fact that they’re perfect for the small sewing projects I’m used to making, they’re like cookies – just … Continue reading
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2010 Sewing Calendar, Part V
Here’s the latest project I made from the 2010 sewing calendar: February 8: Tea Towel Apron by Sarah Mikkelsen at my spare time. This is probably my favorite project from the calendar thus far. The instructions were super easy and … Continue reading
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2010 Sewing Calendar, Part IV & Long and productive Valentine Weekend
So we painted our bedroom this weekend. Accidentally did a semi-gloss instead of satin finish – oops, my bad. I actually don’t mind it being shiny in there and it’ll be just that much easier to clean when Olive colors. … Continue reading Continue reading
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2010 Sewing Calendar, Part III
January 28: Tin Can Cover by Meg Spaeth from elsie marley So, I just finished up the January 28 project. It was easy and I really like it. Totally practical too. I’m putting buttons in this one. That’s not a … Continue reading
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2010 Sewing Calendar, Part II
So, it’s exactly February 1st, and I’ve still only made one thing from the calendar. I’m not surprised and you shouldn’t be either. I do have big plans though…I’ve happened upon something that I will be making just as soon … Continue reading
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2010 Sewing Calendar, Part I
January 1: Pinwheel Quilted Coasters by Ellen Luckett Baker, from the long thread I’m super excited because I made my first quilt! Actually, the first project from the calendar was quilted coasters and I made them, not because we’re a … Continue reading
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