Author: Linda
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Bombay nightstand
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in Chalk PaintI came across this Bombay-style nightstand of really great quality at a nearby shop. I lucked out and purchased it for $100. They were in the middle of painting it gray as gray was all the rage. I utilized the gray paint as my undercoat. I used Duck Egg Blue Annie Sloan, which is more…
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One Block Wonders
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in QuiltsOne of my very first ventures into making a quilt was the One Block Wonder (OBW). I had read the best results were with large florals with bright colors. I came across this fabric at a barn auction for $12 and figured I could afford to play with it to test the process. Wow! It…
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Sewing Stool
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in Chalk PaintOne of my first chalk paint projects was a family handmade sewing stool that is almost 50 years old. It was built completely with dowel rods, no nails. It was stained brown and had gathered many blemishes over the years as I used it to stand on when I trimmed/painted walls. I wanted my daughter…