Crochet & Quilting

IKEA Borje Dining Chair Seat Cover Makeover

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In a whirlwind of activity last night, I completed the dining room chair seat covers in a decorative mossy green and blue fabric. My parents arrive tomorrow and it was one of my last sewing tasks to be completed. Now I can focus on grocery shopping and the menu for the week ahead!

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Kate Spain Central Park Quilt – Part 3

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I can’t believe it’s done. Fully quilted, bound, and washed. Although we were having the in-laws over for dinner last night, I decided to make it my mission to get this quilt done. After grocery shopping in the morning and preparing two salads, I set to work building my quilt sandwich by 10am. I sewed [...]

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Kate Spain Central Park Quilt – Part 2

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One week until my parents arrive and the quilt is on track for completion by end of next week. Of course, this assumes that there aren’t any bumps along the way (like that never happens). The quilt top is finally pieced together, with the exception of a 5″ white border around the perimeter.

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Kate Spain Central Park Quilt – Part 1

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Just a few short weeks ago, we moved into our new home. In the midst of getting settled in, I decided that the guest room needed a new quilt before my parents arrive for Thanksgiving in two weeks. I do enjoy working with tight deadlines and it would give me a chance to test out [...]

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