A Front Yard To Remember
Have you ever driven by a house and found yourself absolutely mesmerized by the front yard’s design? Maybe it was an arbor with beautiful flowers or vines that caught your…
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Thousand Pyramids
The quilt pattern, A Thousand Pyramids, has been around a long time. Repeat pyramids are not the easiest of shapes to sew, but by the time you make a quilt…
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COOL PROJECT: CREATE A GARDEN TABLE
If you’re like me, you yearn for simple, quick-to-create garden projects. We all have those long-term plans (the raised beds, building a shed, constructing an arbor), so sometimes we love…
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Trend Alert: Reclaimed Wood
One of the hottest trends in decorating today is using reclaimed wood. Arising from the desire of people to be more “green” and eco-conscious in their décor, the use of…
Read MoreEnjoy Your Open Space!
Have a beautiful garden you wish you could spend more time admiring? How about that spectacular view from your back yard? There’s no better way to enjoy any fabulous outdoor…
Read MoreFruits and Veggies
With the debut of my “Eat Your Fruits and Veggies” fabric line from Moda, I am super interested in what kinds of fruits and veggies I can find on quilts!…
Read MoreTHE AROMATHERAPY GARDEN
If you’ve ever been treated to a massage and added some aromatherapy to enhance the session, you know how powerful scent can be. Various scents can either relax, distress, create…
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Tips to Keep Your Home Smelling Fresh
Everyone likes to have an inviting home for people to visit. And one of the things that make our homes welcoming places to visit is a fresh and clean…
Read MoreLight It Up!
We can spend hours scouring the internet, home design magazines and even the aisles of home improvement stores finding the right items to furnish our outdoor retreats. Tables fit for…
Read MoreOne Patch Wonder
Have you made a quilt from one shape… repeated over and over? A “One Patch” wonder? I find them fascinating… and soothing… and just a tad intimidating. Could I actually…
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