Category Archives: Making Home

“Flat Stack” Tissue Holder – The Tutorial

Posted on April 28, 2011 by Jodi

“MOMMY!!! I HAVE A BOOGER!” That has been the most common phrase spoken by my children since my eldest son entered preschool last fall.  It has been a looooong loooong cold and flu season in the Bonjour household. Noses don’t … Continue reading →

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“Best Worn Barefoot” Smock Apron – The Tutorial

Posted on March 17, 2011 by Jodi

Two more weeks. The time in pregnancy when nothing fits anymore but there isn’t enough time left to make buying anything new worth it. Fortunately, there is at least one thing left that in the house that still fits me … Continue reading →

Posted in Clothing, Making Home, Maternity, Project 12, Tips, Tutorials, Patterns, Women's Clothing | Tagged , , , | 18 Comments

Quilted Planner Cover

Posted on February 15, 2011 by Jodi

Are you a list making person? I am.  There is something reassuring about writing all the thoughts floating around in my head on paper.  Suddenly, the impossible seems doable when it is written in list form. I also am a … Continue reading →

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Quilting Quandary

Posted on January 29, 2011 by Jodi

The intimidating thing about starting to sew is the sheer number of decisions that need to be made at each step of the process. And because you are unsure of how each choice affects your desired outcome, there is a … Continue reading →

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Needle Book with Scissor Shield – The Pattern!

Posted on January 20, 2011 by Jodi

I love these little 3 1/2″ Embroidery Scissors for hand sewing and detailed cutting.  They are lovely and make me feel sophisticated when using them, and they are darn right handy for quick snips and hand sewing projects.  The problem … Continue reading →

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