Archives: Rachel Hobson

How-To: Homemade Crescent Rolls

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With Thanksgiving less than a week away, I'm already starting to drool over all the amazing food that we'll be having. These homemade crescent rolls from Calli of Make it Do look like they would be a mouth-watering addition to any holiday table. The pictures are making me so hungry!

Posted by Rachel Hobson | Nov 20, 2009 03:00 PM
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Lego For MUJI Paper And Block Sets

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These new kits from Lego combine two of my favorite things: Lego and paper crafting.

MUJI partners with iconic building-block company Lego on a super fun new concept. Together they're encouraging us to think outside the blocks ... by punching Lego-sized holes in paper... Available November 27th at MUJI Japan - just in time for the Holiday season. US and European MUJI locations have yet to confirm stock.

I'll be coveting these until they reach the States! [via @allthingspaper]

Posted by Rachel Hobson | Nov 20, 2009 08:00 AM
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Cathe Holden's Gift Making Guide

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Cathe Holden has put together a super useful gift making guide, complete with more than 40 of her DIY projects that are perfect for your holiday gift list.

Posted by Rachel Hobson | Nov 20, 2009 06:00 AM
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How-To: Host a Snowman Making Party

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This fun idea for a winter party from The Finer Things is making me yearn to live in a part of the country that actually gets snow!

Posted by Rachel Hobson | Nov 19, 2009 10:00 AM
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How-To: Giving Tree

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The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein is one of my all-time favorite books. Tali of Growing Up Creative shares an acitivty to do with kids after reading the book. It's a great way for kids to take the lessons from the book and translate them into a project to which they can easily relate.

Posted by Rachel Hobson | Nov 19, 2009 08:00 AM
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Stitch Lab Sewing Studio of South Austin

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I was thrilled to see this beautiful feature on my crafty home base here in Austin, The Stitch Lab sewing studio. Apartment Therapy did a home tour of the studio and an interview with the fabulous studio owner, Leslie Bonnell,, and it's too awesome not to share. I feel lucky to teach hand embroidery at such an inviting and inspirational place, and even luckier to have such a rich resource for crafty classes to take myself (I spent last Friday night screen printing and stitching up some spectacular space geek tote bags). Chances are you have an equally awesome local craft studio in your town. Seek it out and support it!

Posted by Rachel Hobson | Nov 19, 2009 06:00 AM
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How-To: Embroidery Hoop And Felt Mobile

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The composition of this embroidery hoop mobile from Sara of Creative Jewish Mom is so charming! Fun felt accents add a colorful touch and can be swapped out for changing seasons. [via @SisterDiane]

Posted by Rachel Hobson | Nov 18, 2009 11:00 AM
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Free Coin Purse Pattern From Cotton And Cloud

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These cute little coin purses, offered in both a flat and "puffy" version, would be great gifts for friends this holiday season. Get the free PDF pattern from Cotton and Cloud.

Posted by Rachel Hobson | Nov 18, 2009 08:00 AM
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How-To: Super Soft Baby Blanket With Custom Binding

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The folks at Bolt Fabrics in Portland have posted a tutorial to create a large, super soft baby blanket with Anna Maria Horner's new yummy line of flannel fabrics. They've also included instructions for creating custom bias tape to bind the blanket. When my kids were newborn, I loved having a stash of light, but warm large blankets for swaddling. These would be a perfect baby gift!

Posted by Rachel Hobson | Nov 18, 2009 06:00 AM
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How-To: Felt Poinsettia Hair Clip

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Calli of Make it Do shares how to make this sweet felt poinsettia hair clip that can also be made into a pin or even used as a gift topper.

Posted by Rachel Hobson | Nov 17, 2009 02:00 PM
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