NewlyWoodwards

an unconventional home

It’s hip to be square

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I finished my scarf/neck warmer on Saturday. Of course, it’s been 40 and 50 degrees this week, which makes the scarf unnecessary. But, I’m not complaining. We love this balmy weather and the fact that the snow has finally left the building. And, the neck warmer could be a nice treat for next winter (although […]

It’s a wrap – reusable sandwich wraps by Betz White

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Another project I made from Sewing Green by Betz White (in addition to yesterday’s lunch sack) was a reusable sandwich wrap. While I own the book (and you should, too), I also found that this pattern is posted online by the author. It’s on CraftStylish. Photo from CraftStylish You might remember that I made Ryan some […]

Multi-color baggin’ it

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I’ve been wanting to make a fun lunch bag for a while, but have just gotten around to it. And, I have to say, it was worth the wait. Here’s my newest sewing project – a lunch bag. I even took the picture directly upon arrival home from work, on the first day I took […]

My decorating personality

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One of my favorite magazines, Real Simple, had a design style quiz in the March issue. The visual quiz in the magazine is different than online, but both are fun to check out. (Although I would still recommend finding this month’s magazine. I prefer the print version myself.  The room photos are better in the […]

Greek chicken penne with artichokes and feta

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There are few ingredients I love more than artichokes and feta cheese. My mouth is watering just thinking about it. If there is an item on a restaurant menu with one or, Lord help me, both ingredients, you can nearly guarantee I will order it. Then wolf it down. With little regard for the small […]

Crocheting and the woes of a double chin

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So, I’ve been learning to crochet for about a month. Slow and steady wins the race, I always say. (I’m seriously containing my laughter at typing that, because I am so far from ever saying or following through with that mantra.) I took my first crochet class in January at a lovely local yarn shop. […]