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What You’ll Need to Start Quilting

A list on what you need to start quilting. Lots of great tools for starting to quilt and useful articles!

Lots of people feel overwhelmed by the idea of taking on their very first quilt. Straight lines and perfect seams can seem so intimidating. But if you ask me, having the right tools and a good pattern is all there is to it. I think that just about anyone can take on a quilt without fear and trembling! There’s certainly some tools that I adore that aren’t completely necessary, so I’ve compiled a no-nonsense list below for the absolute beginner! Here’s what you’ll need to get started: (Continue reading…)

How to Start Your Basement Renovation

The best place to start your renovation! This article has lots of great starting points and tips for remodeling projects

Well, things are drawing to a close on our basement remodeling saga. We are moving in and just waiting on the cash to get the details covered. It’s pretty exciting and I feel like we have so much to be proud of! We went from an empty cinderblock room to a four-room, drywalled, insulated, floored room in just a few months! I’ve learned so much from my dad and other family members, and it’d be a shame not to pass it on to you, so here are my tips on how to start a basement renovation. (Continue reading…)

A T-shirt Tutorial from DIY Crush

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There’s a t-shirt hanging in my closet from 6th grade…you don’t need to do the math, but 6th grade was a long time ago (at least in t-shirt years).  I can’t seem to let this shirt go—I want to do something with it, but I’ve never found the right thing to do. I think I’ve found my answer in today’s post: today we’ve got a guest post from Denise over at DIY Crush. I’m so excited to have her on the blog today with her t-shirt recycling project! Make sure that you hop on over to her site, DIY Crush for more great patterns and tutorials. The stage is yours, Denise! (Continue reading…)

Choosing Fabric For Your Next Quilt

How to choose fabrics for a quit

From time to time, I head up north for a few days and spend time with my family. I somehow always end up wandering around my mom’s quilt store, touching, feeling, and gazing at all her lovely fabrics and notions–it’s aways a much-need time of relaxation and inspiration for me. More often than not I experience a few customers that walk in, wide-eyed and terrified of choosing the fabric for their next quilt. If that’s you, today I’m going to give you some great tips for choosing fabric for your quilt! Make sure to get the free Fabric Selection Checklist and keep it in your purse for your next fabric run. (Continue reading…)

The Monthly Mirror: A Perfect Porch

Small Porch Decor

I don’t know about you, but I grew up with the most amazing porch in the entire world—wooden porch swing, iced tea, and all! Even if you didn’t have the privilege of this sort of upbringing, you know what I’m talking about, and I know it’s what we both are craving! When standards are set that high, it’s hard to think that my 5’x5′ slab of concrete will ever satisfy, but I believe that with the right accessories any shape and any size of front porch can feel just like we want. With a little help from Diana over at Our Vintage Home, I’ll show you how to get the look of that cozy front porch anywhere! (Continue reading…)

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