NewlyWoodwards

an unconventional home

Wedding and shower gifts

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Over the weekend, we were guests at a wedding and I attended a bridal shower, so it was a fun and jam-packed couple of days. (And I may or may not have mixed up the bridal shower date, so I may or may not have gone to the bridal shower a day early, only to […]

A prettier carrier for cheesy potatoes

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You may recall that my to-make list included a casserole carrier. (Or most likely you do not remember.) Why this is important is that I have appointed myself family maker of the cheesy potatoes. It’s an important job that I take incredibly seriously. I received a Pyrex insulated carrier from our wedding registry, but I […]

A baby boy quilt

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Here’s baby quilt #3 for 2011. I made this one for Shelly and Luke and their baby boy. I’m really pleased with how this one turned out. Something a little different. I’ve been wanting to make a strip quilt for a while. When I saw the pretty version made by Tara at Tara Being Tara, I […]

A quilted table topper and a few words on quilting

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Well, I’m never the one to wait 6 months to finish a project. Oh wait, yes I am.If you remember (I know you don’t), the quilting class that Jenny and I took at The Creative Connection, you know that I started a great table topper. (The class was taught by Camille Roskelley.) Don’t you love […]

Tutorial: An e-reader sleeve (Nook)

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I made a couple more sleeves for a Nook and thought I’d do a quick tutorial. Well, let’s be honest, this tutorial didn’t end up being quick. I’ve never done a real tutorial before, so I’m really hoping this makes sense. I tried to take a photo of each step, because if you are like […]

Black and white baby quilt

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My most recent baby quilt was a gift for my lovely friend and hairstylist, Kacey. I’ve known Kacey and her family for a very long time, since we were both kids. So, when I found out she was expecting, I was excited to make another baby quilt in black and white for the baby-to-be. It’s […]