The Housework Isn't Getting Done: machine embroidery

Thursday, October 13, 2016

The New Hook Shelf

I don't have a coat closet in my house, so I wanted hooks for guests to use, and a place to set purses and bags. I already had an old pew from the church I attended while growing up. I put my builder, Smith Building, to work and he created a beautiful piece for me.

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I made the pillows using patterns from Embroidery Library. I also knitted the chunky afghan a couple of years ago when this house was only a dream. It's been in my attic patiently waiting...

The little statue next to the "M" was the top on our wedding cake. The blocks are old ones from my childhood.

The photo is of my father-in-law when he was in the military.

This little spot is one of my favorite vingnettes in the house.

Thursday, October 6, 2016

The Recipe Wall

I collected recipes from my mom that were hand written by her and my grandmas for a display in our dining room.

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I put the recipes in floating frames, so you can actually take them off the wall to look at the back. There is an empty frame because I'm waiting for a recipe from my husband's side of the family.

My favorite is the recipe for a "coal plant" from one of my grandmas

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They are also called "crystal gardens" and you can use other things besides coal. Here's a link to How to Grow a Crystal Garden if you are interested.

The centerpiece of the display is a machine embroidered square about cooking. Here's a link to the Embroidery Library pattern.

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