Scottish Kilt Placemats
On January 14, 2013 by sixtyacrebakerI‘m planning a Burn’s Night’s supper. It happens on January 25th and is a night of literature, revelry and haggis. I thought it might be fun to have place settings that match the theme. Plaid and kilts seem very Scottish to me.
these are time consuming, but easy for anyone with basic sewing skills. if you have any questions about the tutorial or method, please leave me a comment and i will get back to you in a jiffy
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Shamrock Vase
On February 26, 2012 by sixtyacrebakerThis is a simple little craft using bottles, glue & baker’s twine
(about 50 yards per bottle)
Paint a bit of glue on a clean bottle and wind green baker’s twine
around
and
around
and
around
until you can’t go around any more
I mostly did mine in one layer, pushing the twine together to eliminate gaps. I added a bit of felt for a touch of whimsy and to make it st. paddy’s day-ish.
Vintage Suitcase Dog Bed
On March 11, 2011 by sixtyacrebakerI don’t speak French, which is why it is slightly insane that I subscribe to French magazines. Aside from the few French words incorporated into the English language, I have not a clue if the prose is inspired or insipid. However, the photos
and creativity never fail to turn this punctual taskmaster into a daring daydreamer. A recent issue of Marie Claire Idees showed a small dog perched in a darling white-washed bed, fashioned from an old valise. At a romp through an overstuffed antique store I found this
With a bit of fabric, little ingenuity and sackful of patience (i am a horrible seamstress). We now have our own darling version.
the little girl in the bed is Dharma.