Patchwork Quilts
It seems that every time a quilt comes out of the cupboard, love and memories unfold with it. I think of my ancestors wrapped in a favorite quilt to stave off bitter winds. I think of a mother wrapping her crying infant late at night. I think of picnics and blanket forts where the quilt was an essential part. Quilting is becoming a lost art. It has been years since I have seen the quilting frame set up in the great room of my grandmother's house. While I love and admire the craft of quilting, I think there is inherent…
The Tin Can Light
A (literally) bright idea of Hans Groenwold’s, these little lights are made out of beautiful vintage tin cans. And their execution is impeccable. Can you tell us a bit more about yourself? “I am 55 years old and married to Bernadette. After having lived in the center of Amsterdam for many years, we moved to […]
How to Make an Easy $3 Wood Canvas Frame DIY
"Ugh $500!!" I gasped.A neighboring customer glared at me over her thin pink-framed glasses.My heart sank along with my vision of the beautiful framed watercolo…
