Instructables user kinawera modified an old pillow she had to make a pregnancy pillow. I didn’t know what this was until I read the tutorial, but it makes sense: a pillow to support your belly while you sleep on your side, held in place by being wedged under your body. She writes: As your belly […]
We have a new mural in the living room that the entire family loves. It was designed and painted by a good friend of ours (thanks, Tramaine!); it contains symbolism that relates to every member of our family (including a pet chicken); and it didn’t cost us a penny. We used barter to get it […]
Dear Becky, I have something I would like to mend this month (and it is Mending Month) — my sofa. My awesome and sweet cat, Flaquita, has spent years scratching at the upholstery. On the back corners you can see some stuffing and framing. I plan to keep my sofa, but I really would like […]
A few years ago, I wrote a stain removal article for our sibling publication, MAKE magazine, and I thought I’d re-post it here with some updated tricks in the spirit of Mending Month! Both absent-minded and a klutz, I have had my fair share of debilitating stains over the years, and have had to cultivate […]
I love the idea of making these organza flowers by Reese Dixon as table decor for a party or wedding by sprinkling them around tables or collected together in bowls. [ via Whip Up ]
I’ve seen a lot of fun uses for embroidery hoops, but I’m finding this one from Pam at Gingerbread Snowflakes especially charming. Using simple pearl embroidery floss, she’s attached her hoop to her chandelier and then, using ornament hooks and thread, she’s hung ornaments and trinkets for the season. Because they are not permanently attached, […]
Fellow online editor Rachel Hobson and I are both sweaty ladies in hot climates. It wreaks havoc on our shirts, and we’ve been trying to find a solution. For March Mending Month, we’re bringing you a short “wash-off” to see which of us can fix our yellowed armpits. I’m up first, and here’s a spoiler […]
