Homemade Valentine Gifts
In a little over two weeks it will be Valentine’s Day. Gifts that you make yourself can really show your loved ones where your heart is and they are fun to make. I love making stuffed animals and they can…
Home decor: cozy winter decorating ideas
We all knew winter would arrive sooner or later. And while the unseasonally warm temperatures at the beginning of winter were a nice surprise, it is now here in full force. Time to curl up by the fire, spend some…
St. Patrick’s Fabrics
Ah, the wearing of the green. Everyone likes to pretend to be Irish on St. Patrick’s day. These charming prints and solid greens can be used to make vests, shirts and more to brighten the big day.
Home decor trend alert–black and white stripes
I wouldn’t exactly call black and white stripes a “trend” but more of a classic and sophisticated look. If you are a fan of Million Dollar Decorators on Bravo (the jury is still out on that one for me) then…
Boxes Under the Bed
Boxes Under the Bed is yet another project by the Alliance for American Quilts. The project collects any documents which refer to quilts: newspaper clippings, catalogs, correspondence, manuscripts, and patterns. Volunteers are trained how to recognize and preserve these valuable…
A window on the world or how to decorate a window seat
A window seat is often just a small area placed in front of a window that is wide enough to sit on or, if you are really lucky, fully recline. They are often carved out of an area on a…
The Quilt Index
The Quilt Index is an effort by the Alliance for American Quilts. This online archive features images and documentation on thousands of historic quilts held in public collections and by private collectors. The Alliance has partnered with Michigan State University…
Add a little whimsy to your home decor
Sometimes interior design can be just a bit stuffy. Or maybe you just need a touch of whimsy in your home that will make you smile every day. Whimsy can be something as simple as an accessory placed in an…
Quilter’s SOS—Save Our Stories—stories of contemporary quilters
One of the major projects of The Alliance of American quilts is known as SOS—Save Our Stories. This is a living history project; the goal is to gather the stories of contemporary quilters and preserve them for posterity. Quilter’s stories…
Fabric: luscious red decor fabrics will add some spice to your decorating
It is certainly not too early to add a touch of love to your home decor in preparation for Valentine’s Day. Who knows….a gentle reminder just might get that special someone in your life in the mood for a little…