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How to Sew an Infinity Scarf

May 22, 2013 By Katie 6 Comments

I love fabric. Ok, it's more like I'm addicted to fabric. I suffer from fabric addiction. I know many of you right now that are reading this post and nodding your heads. You know exactly what I'm talking about. (and for those that don't well skip this paragraph--in my book its a true addiction. Some are addicted to drugs, eating, shopping, and well this is a spin off of shopping addition but for one specific thing... fabric!) I hoard and hoard fabric until my heart is content. Their is always a … [Read more...]

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Recovering the Ikea Tullsta Chair

November 12, 2012 By Katie 26 Comments

This project has been a labor of love for sadly over two and a half years now! I finally finished the chair in September before we left for our vacation. I was determined to finish it because frankly I'm tired of hearing Mr. Woodsy complain about it not being done. We bought this chair used from a friend who was moving out of town for a whopping $25! The Tullsta chair retails at ikea for new for $200! I knew how good of deal we got; however, our friend had cats and the chair was a little beat … [Read more...]

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{Guest Post} Plush Pumpkins from Days of Chalk and Chocolate

October 10, 2012 By Katie 1 Comment

Today we have Jenny from Days of Chalk and Chocolate! Last year she shared some pretty cool "glam" style Halloween projects. I knew when I was inviting bloggers to share Halloween projects with our readers that everyone would love to see what Jenny came up with! -------------- Hi everyone! My name is Jenny and I can be found over at Days of Chalk and Chocolate. It's my little slice of the blog world where I share my thoughts and ideas on motherhood, decor, DIY, and the craziness that … [Read more...]

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{Guest Post} A Little Mummy Dish Towel from Flamingo Toes

October 9, 2012 By Katie 2 Comments

Today I'm so incredibly excited to have Bev from Flamingo Toes here to share one of her amazing Halloween dish towels with us! If you aren't familiar with her blog you must go visit it! She makes the most adorable and unique dish towels! --------- Hello Sew Woodsy Readers! I am so excited to be here today!! My name is Bev and I blog at Flamingo Toes. Halloween is one of my favorite holidays - I love getting into the spirit and decorating. We're kind of all about the slightly spooky, … [Read more...]

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Sunburst Pillow

August 14, 2012 By Katie 13 Comments

Over a year ago, right when Pinterest first started, I found this Sunburst Pillow, and was inspired to make my own... one day! Back before Pinterest I would create a new blog post and save the link in the blog post. I know... that's a bit crazy, so you can only imagine how many "draft" blog post I have sitting waiting for me to one day create the item! It's my goal... one day they will all be completed! Earlier this year (like New Years day early) when we were smack dab in the middle of … [Read more...]

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Burlap Tablecloths

April 20, 2012 By Katie 5 Comments

My best friend got married last month, and I had the honor of being her bridesmaid. When she first started telling me and picking my brain about the rustic style wedding she wanted to have she told me she wanted to have burlap table cloths. I thought it was a great idea and totally went with the rustic theme. Then after we talked about draping 3 burlap cloths over one another it didn't sound realistic to me. So, I being the amazing friend that I am volunteered to sew her table cloths for her. … [Read more...]

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Valentine Glow in the Dark Dog Bandana

January 30, 2012 By Katie 6 Comments

Our little pup, Lola, gets a cute little bandana every time she goes to the groomers. However, she doesn't go to the groomers but 4 times a year. I figured it would be nice to put Lola in the Valentine spirit as well. I also wanted to make it glow in the dark, so that when she goes out in our back yard at night we can see her. Now that we have the fence it's difficult to see her unless we have our back porch light on, and even then if she wonders over to the other side of the yard we are having … [Read more...]

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How To Hem Jeans

January 8, 2012 By Katie 14 Comments

Two months ago I found a pair of jeans that I loved, but of course were way too long for me. I'm 5'1, so naturally I have a difficult time finding pants that fit my short self! I've spent money in the past for a skilled tailor to hem my pants to fit me, and was thinking about paying him a visit when I decided to be bold and attempt to hem them myself. I've watched the tailor do it before, and it's taken them only a few minutes (of course they are a pro and do it for a living). How difficult … [Read more...]

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Flower Embellished Shirt

January 2, 2012 By Katie 13 Comments

Months ago I cleaned out my closet... a fall cleaning of sorts. I donated most of the clothes, and left a few shirts to the side in hopes to upcylce them into something amazing. I kept a bright red sheer button down top I bought at Express a few years ago. It no longer fits nor is it really my style any more. I figured I could cut it up and make it into something great... although the thought of cutting up an uber expensive Express shirt instantly ran chills down my spine. I finally gained … [Read more...]

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{Thanksgiving} Turkey Dish Towel

November 21, 2011 By Katie 1 Comment

Are you looking for a last minute gift to bring to Thanksgiving dinner to your favorite host/hostess? Whip up this quick and easy Turkey Dish Towel to bring along with a bouquet of roses or bottle of wine! In my case I'm hosting Thanksgiving this year, so this dish towel will sit with all of my other Fall/Thanksgiving dish towels I own. I fully believe that you can never have enough dish towels! I found this Fall dish towel at WalMart for $1.50, and I used a variety of fall colored felt that I … [Read more...]

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