Crafty Challenge 9: Kitchen Chair Re-upholstery
Here we are! I managed to get my chair finished and before our display among ourselves even, although it then took me a week and a half to get the post up and… Read More
Category Archive: Interiors
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Simple Pillow with Slip Stitch Tutorial
Loryn: You can make simple pillows from just a bit of fabric and some stuffing material. For this pillow, I did a simple slip stitch closure that is quick and easy. If you’re… Read More
Choosing Paint Colors
Loryn: Now that my hallway repairs are complete, I get to do the most fun (and sometimes hardest) part—choosing colors. The four swatches above are colors that I tried. The first is a… Read More
Finishing Drywall for Beginners
Loryn: For the past few weeks, I’ve been working on fixing the plaster in my upstairs hallway. You can see more about the project in my previous post. In the past three years,… Read More
Renovating Old Plaster
 Loryn: One of the downsides of owning a 100+ year old house is the 100 years of wallpaper layered on every surface. When I first bought the house, I had grand ideas of… Read More
The Big $15 Bulletin Board
Loryn: A really big bulletin board is a great tool for all crafters. Martha Stewart recommends using homosote board wrapped in fabric. It’s reasonably priced and comes in 4×8′ sheets, but I can’t… Read More
Upgrade Your Sewing: Basic Curtains
Loryn: If you’ve been wanting to improve your sewing skills, this article kicks off a series of articles on how to make simple home dec projects really shine. Most home decor projects, like… Read More
Before & After: Quick Chair Upholstery
I wanted a chair to put next to the back door in my mud room/laundry room/entry way if I needed to set something down or take off my shoes. This chair was my… Read More
If You Live With Glass Cases,You Shouldn’t Throw Stones
We picked this commercial display case up at a garage sale years ago for the outrageous price of… Read More
