Because part of me is stuck in middle school, I wanted to create a sort of mood board. A place to tack up ideas for the house or garden. The problem is that cork boards are ugly. It took about two minutes on Google to figure out how to cover a cork board with fabric.… Continue reading How to Cover a Cork Board with Fabric
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Sewing Pillow Covers
Our couch came with pillows. I hated them. Hate is a strong word, but why in the name of all that is holy do furniture stores throw pillows in with couches? The odds of someone liking the couch and the damn pillows are slim. Why must they do this? Hmm? HMMMM!? Ahem. Sewing pillow covers… Continue reading Sewing Pillow Covers
How to Fix Timing on Vintage Sewing Machines
So. Funny story. Last week I thought my vintage Kenmore Model 48 sewing machine was out of time. I've learned a few things since then. If you think you need to fix the timing on a vintage sewing machine, then read on. A lot of vintage machines...cannot go out of time. Look underneath the machine.… Continue reading How to Fix Timing on Vintage Sewing Machines
A Closet Makeover
My husband and I have this thing about closets. A bare, ugly, scarred-drywall closet is a no-go. For whatever reason, we share the belief that when the small spaces in a home are cared for and updated, it shows a level of maintenance and care that other houses lack. (That, and I'm an organizing fool.… Continue reading A Closet Makeover
Redneck Vehicle Frame Straightening
Beth's DIY Auto Repair, Where A Long Chain and Some Gumption Can Fix Anything. I think that's too long to fit on a business card, but it'll do. It's been ages since I shared anything, ya know, head-shakingly redneck around here. Like getting stuck in the woods. Or hauling scrap. Or...this. But today I've got… Continue reading Redneck Vehicle Frame Straightening
