NewlyWoodwards

an unconventional home

Blue and white herringbone quilt

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Quilting with half-square triangles is my favorite. I love that you can make so many different types of quilts with the same block. And the blocks come together so simple. And it’s a perfect type of block for solids, I think. In other words – perfect for a lazy quilter like me. (Check out my […]

Nesting dolls pennant quilt

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Sometimes, a fabric speaks to me. When I spotted the fabric that my fabulous friend Mekenzie chose for her beautiful daughter’s nursery, it spoke to me. It said, “MAKE A QUILT FROM ME. RIGHT NOW.” In Russian. So, I listened. I immediately clicked over and bought the colorful nesting dolls fabric on Etsy. Then, I […]

Simple Union Jack throw pillows

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Pillows are a satisfying sewing project for a few reasons: They’re very quick to make. They are super cheap because they take few materials (and can also use scrap). You really can’t mess them up. I often get comments or emails telling me that many people “wish they could sew to make such-and-such.” I’m telling […]

English plaid wool throw pillows

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Do you love to create projects for your home that are made by you? So that you can afford it and so that your house doesn’t look like everyone else’s? I do so love to deck the halls. (You can check out our whole house tour here.) And I’m seriously so excited that my three […]

A fair isle knit infinity scarf

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Today’s a beautiful day for homemade holiday gifts! I already love the gifts made by my co-hosts: (Vintage mug planters via Primitive and Proper, Winter knit infinity scarf via NewlyWoodwards, Simple pajama pants via Maybe Matilda , Good dog treat jar via Decor and the Dog ) Before you head over to link up your projects, I […]

A purple and yellow pennant baby quilt

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Another pennant quilt finished and gifted. I really love these types of quilts and simply cannot stop making them. I think this type of quilt is perfect for nurseries – just a great, whimsical vibe with lots of patterns and colors. This type of quilt also comes together quickly and makes good use of my […]