2010 Sewing Calendar featuring MerrimentDesign.com projectsInspiration, 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... »
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Inspiration
Craft and pass it onInspiration
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... »
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Friday Inspiration: SeattleInspiration
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... »
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Friday Inspiration: Warhol’s Commercial WorkInspiration
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... »
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Friday Inspiration: IrelandInspiration
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... »
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Friday Inspiration: Dolly Parton at the Chicago TheaterInspiration
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... »
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Friday Inspiration: Edward HopperInspiration
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... »
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Friday Inspiration: BrooklynInspiration
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... »
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Monday Inspiration: Lace tapeInspiration
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... »
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Friday Inspiration: Tape Vases at AnthropologieHome, 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... »
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Friday Inspiration: Garfield Park ConservatoryInspiration
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... »
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Friday Inspiration: Mini alphabet & numbers cookie cuttersInspiration
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... »
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