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Growing up, my mother told me stories of how young women used to work away making all of their own tablecloths, quilts, dish towels, etc. by the time they got married. It seems like a romantic idea, doesn’t it? How lovely it would be to move into a new home and to be able to…

There are plenty of ways you can use linen to add a little sparkle to your home. From handmade stockings and quilted pot holders to easy drawstring bags, there’s plenty to choose from. With Christmas just around the corner, we all start planning that special dinner, a chance to spend some quality time with family…

It is finally time for one of our yarn dye linens to get the spotlight!  This linen features a beautiful checkered pattern that is perfect for a set of napkins. I added a fun, yellow trim to border this easy-to-make set of napkins.  This is a great tutorial on how to use bias tape, which,…

Today’s post is all about having fun with different shades of blue linen in order to make a useful and beautiful additions to your dining table.  Blue is the perfect color to use to decorate your table no matter what the season is.  It is the ideal year-round color! I’ve chosen an array of blue…

       Breakfast is said to be t he most important meal of the day, and, lets face it- breakfast is pretty amazing.  When have you felt unhappy after eating a stack of pancakes? Uh…never.  When have you said no to a bagel slathered in cream cheese to accompany your morning cup of joe? I hope…

As many of us are in lockdown whether voluntarily or mandatory now is as good a time as any to distract ourselves with some simple projects. Considering that many of us can’t leave our homes & some of us may be feeling the economic pinch, this project is based on using food or food waste…

A mitered corner is a neat way of finishing the corner of a fabric edge in such a way that there is no bulk when the hem is turned under. Carefully constructed corners give a handmade project that clean, professional look and make such a big difference in the finished look! We all know that…

These will work perfect as a mothers day present, otherwise keep them to yourself for those special family get togethers. Very simple to make, you will be pro at folding those corners in no time. To make a set of six’ 16-inch square napkins: Materials: Six 16″ squares of IL020 Natural Two 18″ squares of IL019…

Very simple and yet undeniably elegant way to decorate your table. If you use a heavier fabric, with its weight it adds a certain sense of chic. Perfectly fine in a medium weight. The colour I chose too carries a certain quiet brilliance. Looks great on natural wood. To make a set of six’ 18-inch square…

Here’s a quick and easy project for a Sunday afternoon!  Sewing your own linen napkins adds a personal touch to any table  and is an affordable way to dress up any meal.  This is a great craft for beginner sewer’s as well!  Once you nail this simple DIY napkin, you can get creative with some…