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No Coast Craft-o-Rama 2006
By wideopengate
The final tally of people attending the craft sale this year was 8000! I couldn't believe it. I can't wait to hear more details. The sale was a total of 10 hours. The busiest times were from about 10am through lunch. It was a great day! »MORE
Simple Living Room Update with New Pillow Covers
By wideopengate
My favorite way to change up my living room decor is to add new pillow covers. It can update the room surprisingly quickly. Here's a pattern for the easiest pillow covers you can imagine. You don't even need a sewing machine, you can do this with a little hand stitching and "stitch witchery". Firstly, Ikea sells really cheap pillow forms and even has one (IRMA) that's 14"x 14" for 99 cents. This is a great size for a sofa. So I'll base this pattern on a 14x14 pillow. So, find some kick-ass fabric that you think will be a good... »MORE
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