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Noodlehead Divided Basket Lisette | Radiant Home Studio

February 26, 2014 ·

Divided Basket Pattern Review

Pattern Review· Sewing

I have a few favorite sewing patterns, but this Divided Basket from Anna at Noodlehead is by far my most used pattern. Divided Baskets are my go-to baby shower gift. I think I have made at least 10, with more to come. The pattern is a downloadable, printable pattern. The pattern pieces match ...
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Paris Skirt with Pockets | Radiant Home Studio

February 20, 2014 ·

Denim “Paris Skirt”

Sewing

My big girl is quickly growing out of her clothes. Her wardrobe is a mishmash of clothes that don't really match, so she really needs some basics to fill in the gaps. I bought some lightweight denim fabric this week to make her a skirt, but didn't have a pattern in mind. Then I remembered a ...
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Spoonflower Pillowcase Dresses | Radiant Home Studio

February 14, 2014 ·

Spoonflower Pillowcase Dresses Event

Sewing· Spoonflower

Last weekend we attended a charity sewing event hosted by Spoonflower. They organized and provided materials to make pillowcase dresses for an orphanage in the Philippines. I've been hoping to visit the Spoonflower offices since I discovered their fabric printing services last year, but this was the ...
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Coiled Fabric Scrap Basket | Radiant Home Studio

February 12, 2014 ·

Fabric Scrap Bowl Tutorials

Sewing· Tutorials

These fabric scrap bowls were a quick project I made to use up some of my fabric scraps and some cording rope I was given. I really enjoyed choosing the coordinating fabric strips, and I found the repetitive wrapping and sewing motion a relaxing afternoon project. There are scrappy fabric bowl ...
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rib knit baby blanket | Radiant Home Studio

February 4, 2014 ·

Rib Knit Baby Blanket

Knitting

Well, this blanket only took me a year...but it is finished before his 1st birthday! I started knitting this baby blanket about a 6 weeks before I was due last year. I was too tired to crawl around on the floor cutting fabric and too tired to run back and forth from the sewing table to the ...
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Twin Needle Types | Radiant Home Studio

January 17, 2014 ·

Sewing with a Twin Needle (How to Thread it and Examples)

Sewing Tips· Tutorials

Wondering what a twin needle is and why you would need to use one? Read my first post about sewing with a twin needle here. In this post, I explain how to thread a double needle and show you some examples of twin needle use on stretch knit fabrics and on woven fabrics. How Do I Use a Twin ...
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Happy little houses ❤️ I reworked this pattern Happy little houses ❤️ I reworked this pattern without the barns. It coordinates with the neighborly art prints I added to the shop a few weeks ago...a reminder that we need each other. Intentional community ☺️

My favorite part of pattern design is changing color palettes. Which is your favorite?

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I’m in organizing mode, trying to get systems se I’m in organizing mode, trying to get systems set up for this year. What about you?

Have you made a Water Bottle Tote yet? Whether you are going out or staying in, you can keep everyone’s water bottles contained and organized.

Just a reminder i have this pattern in the shop in case you need a solution for this ☺️

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Have you adopted more plants this year? I’ve man Have you adopted more plants this year? I’ve managed to keep some succulents alive for a few years, so I’ve slowly been adding a few more houseplants.

This isn’t one of them, but I thought it would be fun to decorate a planter for the #hollyjollydesignchallenge - to illustrate over an image. Plain pot to happy painted pot 🪴

#houseplantsmakemehappy #surfacepatterndesign #surfacepatterncommunity #designerplants #procreatedesign #cozymodernvibe
I’m always freezing in the winter. Do you see th I’m always freezing in the winter. Do you see the hot drinks theme? 

Another quick design prompt for the @hollyjollydesignchallenge ...
These short design projects have been a good way to rest and experiment with some new work. Having a specific end product in mind really makes the design process easier.

These are coordinating winter coffee cup patterns. I prefer a seasonal vibe over super theme-y Christmas designs. How about you?

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Hopeful for the day when our space is filled with Hopeful for the day when our space is filled with friends again! We bought this house with hospitality in mind. Not being able to invite people in has been challenging me to extend hospitality in other ways...loving and supporting our community from a distance.

It’s worth reaching out to people, even from a distance. You never know how a small gesture might be just what someone needs to make through another hard day. ❤️

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Because cups of your favorite hot drink shared wit Because cups of your favorite hot drink shared with a friend makes you happy. ☕️🎄☺️

We watched a family Christmas movie a couple nights ago and I doodled all these mugs while we watched. They were begging to become a pattern. What do think? Gift wrap next year?

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Do you have any neighbors or coworkers that have g Do you have any neighbors or coworkers that have go above and beyond this year to help you?

My eco-friendly notecards and art prints are great gifts! I set up a flash sale for this weekend - ✨BOGO 30% off cards sets and art prints. You can mix and match. No code needed. ✨

You can always grab some cards for yourself and toss it in your stocking too. ☺️

Tell me you good neighbor and coworker stories!

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My Christmas color palette taken from an actual ph My Christmas color palette taken from an actual photo of our decor. 

Earth tones, gold, icy blue - it’s a little boho with some glitter ✨ for fun. We changed it up from the traditional reds I’ve usually used. 

For the @hollyjollydesignchallenge -  create a custom holiday color palette. 🎨

#hollyjollydesignchallenge #colorpalette #holidaycolorpalette #christmascolorpalette #wintercolors
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