How To: Recover an Ironing Board

May 17, 2013 · 5 Comments
How To: Recover an Ironing Board

I don't know how you feel, but I was beyond tired of the generic cover that came on my ironing board. For one, it didn't have elastic to hold it onto the frame and I was constantly readjusting it … {read more}

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Linen Lined Rope Basket

May 8, 2013 · 37 Comments
Linen Lined Rope Basket | The Wood Grain Cottage

Baskets. I like baskets. But, I like them even better when they cost mere dollars rather than big dollar bills. You know what I'm sayin'? When I ran across these baskets in a Ballard Designs … {read more}

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Grain Sack Inspired Mini Burlap Pouch

April 17, 2013 · 4 Comments
DIY Burlap Pouch w/ Grain Sack Logo | The Wood Grain Cottage

A while back, I had this idea of a small burlap pouch with a grain sack inspired logo. I've made this project so many times in my head, that it feels good to actually have it done. And I must say, … {read more}

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Breakfast Nook Pillows

March 22, 2013 · 3 Comments
Breakfast Nook Pillow | The Wood Grain Cottage

I've been one busy lady. Between trying to reupholster my first wingback chair (more on that later...), making pillow covers for the breakfast nook and working on other projects, my spare time has … {read more}

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Easy Ruffle Table Runner

February 25, 2013 · 4 Comments
Ruffle Table Runner | The Wood Grain Cottage

Happy Monday! Since we had quite the cold and snowy weather on Saturday, I took full advantage of it and stayed inside! I've really been wanting a table runner for the breakfast nook. If you … {read more}

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Easy Double Sided Pillow

February 18, 2013 · 17 Comments
Two- Sided Pillow Tutorial I The Wood Grain Cottage

Living in a small town can sometimes create a challenge for shopping. Luckily, we have a really nice craft store that eases my frustration from time to time. And that craft store just happens to … {read more}

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October Month in Review

November 1, 2012 · 2 Comments
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Happy November 1st! Was it just me, or did October fly by? I'm doing something new today. I'm wrapping up October... in one post. Welcome to our first Month in Review. I kicked off October by … {read more}

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Painted Sewing Machine Table

October 30, 2012 · 11 Comments
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Ever since I was a little girl I wanted to know how to sew. I was in a 4-H sewing group until middle school, but by then I was too caught up in sports and raising pigs and steers for the 4-H market, … {read more}

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Breakfast Nook Curtains

September 10, 2012 · 5 Comments
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Here I am, finally revealing my breakfast nook curtains. Which I made, by the way. Sewing and all. I'm so proud of myself. This was a huge triumph for me! I mean, I had to do quite a lot of sewing … {read more}

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Lovely Fabric Finds New Home

August 31, 2012 · Leave a Comment
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On my recent trip to JoAnn's Fabric I found two fabrics that I had to have. If you've ever shopped for fabric, you know that if you find something you love, you will completely regret not buying it. … {read more}

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