2010 Sewing Calendar featuring MerrimentDesign.com projects Inspiration, Press I'm crazy excited to be a part of the Sewing 2010 Day-to-Day Calendar edited by Megan Smith. One hundred simple sewing projects organized in three-day increments fill this crafty calendar of the new decade....2010 Sewing Calendar featuring MerrimentDesign.com projects... »

Posted by Kathy on December 14, 2009  | Permalink  | Comments (2)  | 

Craft and pass it on Inspiration I'm pleased to announce that I'll be at Chicago's Renegade Craft Fair on September 13-14, 2008. "Craft and pass it on" is the new MerrimentDesign.com motto that came to me while I was trying...Craft and pass it on... »

Posted by Kathy on August 28, 2008  | Permalink  | Comments (1)  | 

Friday Inspiration: Seattle Inspiration Shane had a business trip in Seattle so I was excited to join him for the weekend. We had such a good time in the Pacific Northwest, red-eye flight aside, and I've been humming...Friday Inspiration: Seattle... »

Posted by Kathy on June 26, 2008  | Permalink  | Comments (4)  | 

Friday Inspiration: Warhol’s Commercial Work Inspiration So I've been watching a documentary about Andy Warhol. Honestly, I've never really been a Warhol fan ...I mean, I generally understood how influential he was, and I got how much of today's design...Friday Inspiration: Warhol’s Commercial Work... »

Posted by Kathy on June 12, 2008  | Permalink  | Comments (2)  | 

Friday Inspiration: Ireland Inspiration This week Friday inspiration goes green. I just got back from exploring Ireland with my sisters. We started in Dublin, drove (on the left side) to Galway, toured Kylemore Abbey and Connemara, meandered the...Friday Inspiration: Ireland... »

Posted by Kathy on June 5, 2008  | Permalink  | Comments (2)  | 

Friday Inspiration: Dolly Parton at the Chicago Theater Inspiration Some musical inspiration for you this Friday. Alex, Heather and I watched Dolly Parton perform at the Chicago Theater last night ...10 rows from the front! We went to celebrate Heather's birthday but I...Friday Inspiration: Dolly Parton at the Chicago Theater... »

Posted by Kathy on May 10, 2008  | Permalink  | Comments (1)  | 

Friday Inspiration: Edward Hopper Inspiration Tonight my sisters and I saw the Edward Hopper exhibit at The Art Institute of Chicago. I just love his everyday scenes of people, life and solitude in the city. Many of the paintings...Friday Inspiration: Edward Hopper... »

Posted by Kathy on April 24, 2008  | Permalink  | Comments (0)  | 

Friday Inspiration: Brooklyn Inspiration I've spent the week exploring New York City and Brooklyn. The crafty clothing, accessories and home stores here in Park Slope, Carroll Gardens, Cobble Hill and Boerum Hill are inspiring ...and many of them...Friday Inspiration: Brooklyn... »

Posted by Kathy on April 4, 2008  | Permalink  | Comments (0)  | 

Monday Inspiration: Lace tape Inspiration Friday was my last day at work. So this week, inspiration's coming on a Monday ;) I love this lace tape over at Willow. Owner Amy Doehla seems to find the most unique things....Monday Inspiration: Lace tape... »

Posted by Kathy on March 24, 2008  | Permalink  | Comments (0)  | 

Friday Inspiration: Tape Vases at Anthropologie Home, Inspiration So my friend Renee and I decided to browse through Anthropologie after having afternoon tea at Julius Meinl. It's no surprise to anyone that Anthropologie has some of the most crafty, creative, seasonal store...Friday Inspiration: Tape Vases at Anthropologie... »

Posted by Kathy on February 29, 2008  | Permalink  | Comments (0)  | 

Friday Inspiration: Garfield Park Conservatory Inspiration When it's February in Chicago and 17 degrees, warm humidity seems 120 long days away. Little did I know it's plentiful and free right now ...and only a short 10 minute drive from my...Friday Inspiration: Garfield Park Conservatory... »

Posted by Kathy on February 15, 2008  | Permalink  | Comments (1)  | 

Friday Inspiration: Mini alphabet & numbers cookie cutters Inspiration Ooh, I have a new toy. I decided to order Mini alphabet & numbers cookie cutters from Amazon.com. Paid shipping and everything just to have them on hand should I choose to use them....Friday Inspiration: Mini alphabet & numbers cookie cutters... »

Posted by Kathy on February 8, 2008  | Permalink  | Comments (1)  |