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Gnomes

It is my turn to share a while on the blog as Deb is going to be traveling.  And dear readers I am not apologetic in saying my world is pretty small because I am having so much fun with … Continue reading

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Creative Chics is Expanding

We are so excited to announce the Grand Opening of our new store “Creative Chics Home Store”. We want you and your friends to CELEBRATE with us so we are offering “Free Shipping” on any single towel, any set of … Continue reading

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Beautiful Napkins

Tablescape Thursday hosted by Susan at Between Naps on the Porch.  Many of you may be aware Deb and I have an online store at CreativeChics.com. Recently she had finished up several new napkins patterns and brought them over for … Continue reading

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Turning a Tie

No, not a man’s tie!  An apron tie… I decided to try some new patterns out the first of the year.  I took a pattern idea out of a book and threw a few of my ideas into it and … Continue reading

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Pattern Tutorial

Remember the book I mentioned I needed to read “A is for Apron” by Nathalie Mornu?  I loved the material in it, not to mention the 17 patterns that were included.  The patterns are on 8″ x 8″  pages and … Continue reading

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Sack Towel History 101

Recently I had an inquiry asking what are sack towels, what is the fabric like, do they wash easily?  It made me decide a little Sack Towel History might be enjoyable for everyone. Here are comments from AnnTheGram website in … Continue reading

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Vacation Has Ended

We hope all of you have had a wonderful holiday season and send our very best wishes for a 2010 full of love, joy and peace… I am not sure I am ready for the holiday to end but reality … Continue reading

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Santa’s Workshop

Deb and I are attending a Christmas charity event with a few of our homemade items today.  We will be at the Shawnee Presbyterian Church, 6837 Nieman Rd, Shawnee, KS 66203 between the hours of 10:00 and 4:00.  If your … Continue reading

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Life in the Retired Lane

I missed getting a blog posted today….so this post will suffice for two days! I got up at 5:09 a.m., very, very, very early for me!  It was grandparent’s day at my two grandson’s school.  It was a very important … Continue reading

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Holiday Apron Tutorial

I was invited to participate at Fave Crafts in their presentation of sewing tutorials for the holiday. I took an apron already in my supply of inventory and here is the result.  Click on the link to view: http://www.favecrafts.com/Holiday-Sewing/Holiday-Apron-Tutorial var … Continue reading

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