Di Mill

Tuesday Trackdown

Five things I'm loving in blogland this week:

 

1. I love a blue and white quilt and this one is great. You can read about it here

 

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2. Lovely quilt block designed by Charise. Pop over to her blog to read all about the block and  get the pattern.

 

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3. How cute is this??? If you go over to this blog you will find full instructions (though written in another language there are photos of every step)

 

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4.  This is so sweet. Upcycling old suitcases is definitely a trend at the moment so it's exciting to see all the ideas that are popping up on the web.

 

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5.  Do you love owls as much as I do??  This DIY artwork bought a smile to my face - very sweet. Go to Daffodil Design to read all about it and get the know how - great instructions.

 

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Take care...Di

Tuesday Trackdown

5 things I'm loving in Blogland this week:

 

1.  Fabric photographs....love it! Pop over to Stitched in Color to see more photos of these polaroid style blocks.

 

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2.  Lovely quilt by Sewing by Stephanie. Go to Stephanie's blog and see more detailed photos. There is stitching around every leaf.

 

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3.  How cool does this bedroom look - beautiful toile classic print quilt teamed with modern cushions.

 

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4.  Great new dress patterns by Kay of Sew Serendipity that have been released for the USA Spring season.

 

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5.  Here's a cute way to use up a heap of buttons - DIY button calendar!

 

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Take care....Di

Tuesday Trackdown

Five things I'm loving in Blogland this week:

1. A great tutorial on how to make a summer sleeping bag. Pop over to Rachel's blog Stitched in Color to find the instructions.

 

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2. I love the simplicity of this quilt. The colours are gentle and subdued but the apricot shade adds some punch. A very traditional quilt style in a modern bedroom....lovely.

 

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3. I definitely need one of these. I constantly have a mess of magazines and notebooks stacked up on my bedside table or the floor! This little caddy would be the solution to this messy little corner.

 

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4. I love seeing chairs or sofas upholstered in a combination of fabrics. Sarah Richarson in one of my favourite interior designers and the two fabric chair looks great in this space.

 

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5. Anyone who sews alot usually has a stash of fabric and it can be frustrating at times when you are in a store and you see some fabric that gets your creative juices running and you are trying to think about what you have at home that may work with it. This Stash Organiser just might be the solution. Pop over to Sew Daily to read all about it.

 

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Take care....Di

 

 

Tuesday Trackdown

Five things I'm loving in Blogland this week:

 

1. Wishing I had a day bed like this in my garden with a beautiful quilt to snuggle under. If you go to this site you will find instructions on how to make one.  I can just imagine spending an hour or two like this reading a good book.

 

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2.  I love this DIY Makeup Brush Holder. I travel a lot and my poor brushes are just thrown into a section of my toiletry bag so this is definitely on my list of "to do's". If you pop over to Censational Girl, you will find the instructions.

 

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3.  Love Love this piece of art....vintage broaches upcycled in a beautiful way. I wish I had started collecting these years ago.

 

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4.  This is a very sweet quilt to make. If you go to Blue Elephant Stitches blog you will find a tutorial.

 

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5. I wish my linen cupboard was filled with quilts like this one: If you love the colours like I do, then pop over to Helen Phillips Blog and enjoy her beautiful work.

 

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Take care....Di

Tuesday Trackdown

5 things I'm loving in Blogland this week:

 

1. If you pop over to Heart Handmade, you find find a tutorial for a sweet bow cushion:

 

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2. I love this idea from Martha Stewart - use a business card holder to keep all your spare buttons and threads etc to fix your clothes.

 

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3.  How cool is this??? It's a great project for a teenagers room. I love the colours!  You can read all about it at Poppytalk.

 

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4.  Here's a cute tutorial for a child's swimsuit cover up. It's at Sew Like My Mom blog.

 

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5. Love Love Love this! It's a free down-loadable pattern available over at craft passion. These elephants are just adorable!

 

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Take care....Di

 

 

 

Tuesday Trackdown

5 things I'm loving in Blogland this week:

 

1. I am a huge fan of red and white quilts, so when I saw this red and white yo yo quilt, my heart sighed!

 

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2.  If you pop over to Nana company blog you will find a tutorial for this very sweet needlebook:

 

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3.  I love all of Melly & Me's patterns but these two new ones are very cute:

 

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4.  How cool is this quilt block? I love the bright fun mix of solids with prints that I saw over at Six white Horses.

 

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5.  I love seeing how everyone is upcycling crochet doilies. These gifts look beautiful!

 

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Take care....Di

Tuesday Trackdown

5 things I'm loving in Blogland this week:

 

1. Nike runners are now available in Liberty print!! Not only can you jog around town in the coolest shoes but you can also wear an outfit that matches:

       

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2.  How cute are these cupcake spoons? Pop over to Heart Handmade to view more photos:

 

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3. This vintage soda crate has been whitewashed to give it a softer look. Filled with art supplies, it is a wonderful storage container and looks beautiful. Go to Stampington to read the whole story.

 

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4.  Here is a very cute owl wall hanging. If you go to Patchwork Posse you will be able to download the free pattern.

 

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5.  I love it when I see traditional quilting in a modern home. Martha Stewart has framed simple log cabin quilt blocks in modern white frames for a contempory look.

 

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Take care.....Di

 

 

Tuesday Trackdown

5 things I'm loving out in blogland this week:

 

1.  How sweet are these baby quilts? Same pattern but each quilt unique in it's fabric choice. Pop over to Stitched in Color to see all the quilts in detail.

 

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 2. A beautiful FREE downloadable pattern for this cute Easter pincushion is available over at Red Brolly. Pop over to the blog to see more photos and get stitching.

 

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3. Stunning quilt called Flower Fountain as seen over at My Quilt Place

 

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4.  With Easter just around the corner, I love this sweet decoration that I saw on the Good Housekeeping site:

 

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5. Dreaming of a craft room like this:

 

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Take care....Di

Tuesday Trackdown

5 things I'm loving in Blogland this week:

 

1. Lovely quilt in this bedroom makeover. If you go to I Heart Organising, you can see the whole bedroom makeover.

 

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2. I you want to see some beautiful sewing/craft rooms, pop over to Heart Handmade and ooh and aahh at this post. They make my heart sing, but I especially love the bookcase armoire. I am a sucker for pegboards - I don't have one but I want one...I really really want one!

 

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 3. If you are short on time or not near a sewing machine, here's a great tutorial for a non sew cushion cover.

 

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4. OMG - this is very sweet and a great excuse to make that special baby in your life another quilt! :). This cute car seat quilt is designed by Jennie of Clover & Violet and if you pop over to Moda Bakeshop, you will find full instructions.

 

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5.  I adore this panel and wish it was around when my children were young - such a special quilt to make. If you go to Sarah Jane's blog you can read all about her design and see more photos.

 

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Take care...Di

Tuesday Trackdown

5 things I'm loving out in Blogland this week:

 

1. I've always wanted to know how to recover an umbrella. If you go to Threads Magazine you will find a detailed tutorial that will stop you throwing out your umbrella if the cover is torn and revamping it into something special.

 

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2.  Instead of a padded pincushion, you can make a magnetic plate pin holder using a beautiful vintage china plate. Go to the mother huddle for instructions.

 

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3. I am in awe of this miniture New York Beauty Quilt that you can see more of over at Minature Quilts and More

 

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4. Love this print!

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5. What a beautiful way to present white flowers as a gift. Love the tape as well.

 

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Take care...Di