by Kelli Donley | Jul 9, 2012 | Domestic Art, handmade
{Second time trying this pattern. First one can be seen here.} ~K
by Kelli Donley | Jul 6, 2012 | Domestic Art, Kitchen Talk
Peach crumble :: 4th of July dessert :: summer in a dish ~K
by Kelli Donley | Jul 5, 2012 | CAOK, Domestic Art, handmade
When I saw this tutorial on Noodlehead’s site, I knew I had to make an envelope clutch. Or 12. It is so similar in design to one of my most favorite handbags — and I have plans to change this pattern after I’ve mastered it to include a bamboo handle,...
by Kelli Donley | Jun 21, 2012 | CAOK, Domestic Art, Handmade goods, Reuse
Take a couple vintage pillowcases (which my local thrift store has buckets of for $.50) + a great tutorial, a bit of bias tape, ric rac and perhaps a maybe a little ribbon to create some dresses for a sweet little girl who turns 2 this weekend: I used a bit of fabric...
by Kelli Donley | Jun 19, 2012 | Domestic Art, Heirloom Homestead, Recycle, Reuse, Style
About 4 months ago, I bought a bunch of second-hand furniture. A hutch, dining room set, antique mirror and this dresser — painted a dusty rose. The dresser is well made of heavy wood, with tongue and groove joints, but needed some attention. The paint was worn...
by Kelli Donley | May 11, 2012 | Domestic Art, Fabric-by-Fabric Sew Along
Our sewing update this month is a wee bit late, but I’ve been having technical difficulties. The winners this month include all those who participated. Why? Because I can. And because they were all GORGEOUS: Surya kicked butt, as usual. As did Peachy...
