Dear Chicago House, Exam season is in full force and I have to say I am so glad my exam taking days are over! Miss Chicago teen seems to have […]
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Design Your Own Fabric : Another Easy Technique
Dear Chicago House, Who knew this little post on custom fabric creation would get so much interest. I shared only one technique for creating your own stunning fabric but I […]
Design your own Fabric: Super Easy Tutorial
Dear Chicago House, Followers on Facebook have already had a sneak peak at this fabric design project. and now here I am to share more details and give you the […]
Tutorial: Shell Napkin Rings
Dear Chicago House, Here is another easy project to glam up a coastal table setting – DIY Shell Napkin Rings You will need Small shells Drill (optional depending on your […]
DIY Gift Ideas: Simple Sewing projects
Dear Chicago House, Here is another round up of DIY gift ideas – simple sewing projects. If I can make these then anyone can! Custom Place Mats Stenciled […]
Fabric Covered Magazine Files: Tutorial
Dear Chicago House, One of my favorite things about living in Chicago is that I can nip to an Ikea in 25 minutes. On my last visit, I picked up […]
Contemporary Circle Fabric Collection
Dear Chicago House, Buying and selling houses is such hard work. Just four weeks after the sale of the sibling house and after many, many hours trawling through realtor.com, I […]
Three Easy Tips for Combing Fabrics
Dear Chicago House, I have just made some new throw pillows covers for the sofa in your sun room, don’t they make you want to sit down and have a […]
Fun Felt Art for a Kids Bedroom: Arty Farty Friday #33
Dear Chicago House, Back when Chicago teenager was a babe in arms I was not much of a decorator but I did produce some fun artwork for her sunny yellow […]
DIY Christmas Bird Ornament
Dear Chicago House, I have been making a few of these sweet little birds and they decorate a garland I have wrapped around my banister… for now that is. I […]