Category Archives: Crafts
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DIY Painted Fabric and Director’s Chair Redo
3April 23, 2013 by magpiemenina
It’s been a pleasantly busy month. We’ve had lots of company flying in from more northerly climes. I’ve started work …
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DIY Bread Box
7March 24, 2013 by magpiemenina
I have been looking for the perfect bread box for a while now. I found the bread box of my …
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New Door for an Old Cabinet
1March 5, 2013 by magpiemenina
My parents gave us a number of great antiques for our new house, including an amazing armoire that can be …
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DIY Photo Album Coasters
5February 18, 2013 by magpiemenina
Perhaps you have seen those adorable coasters made out of your very own family photos. If so, you may know …
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The Recreation of a Free Sofa
5January 20, 2013 by magpiemenina
Goodness! Time does get away from me. I was fairly consistent with blogging while we were living in an apartment; …
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Tree Bark Cloth Napkins & Napkin Rings
Leave a commentDecember 2, 2012 by magpiemenina
Goodness, it has been a while! I hope you all had a lovely Thanksgiving (if you are in the U.S.). …
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Beginner’s Sewing Tip #2
4November 16, 2012 by magpiemenina
The second installment in my series intended to share basic sewing information that is simple, necessary, but often learned through …
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Faux Vintage Quilt Decorative Pillowcases
3November 14, 2012 by magpiemenina
This project has been in the works for a while. I liked the idea of having decorative pillowcases made from …
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Button-Up Shirt and Simplicity 2339
4November 7, 2012 by magpiemenina
I recently finished making a button-up shirt using view A from Simplicity Pattern 2339, part of their Amazing Fit Collection. …
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Two Collaged Boxes (Commissioned)
4November 1, 2012 by magpiemenina
Thought I’d share some pictures of two collaged boxes I just finished up. They were commissioned as Christmas gifts by …
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Magpie, Jaybird, and Mew 