“Sanford Biggers: Codeswitch” took all my preconceptions of upcycled vintage quilts and quite frankly blew them up.
Everything Old is New Again
An Inspiring Week at the Crossnore Weaving School
Best weaving class I’ve ever taken! OK, the first… but it was terrific!
Fairfield by Marriott Welcomes Guests to Madison Indiana’s Former Cotton Mill
See photos of the transformation of an abandonned cotton mill into a swank hotel in Madison, Indiana.
Sharp New Digs in Madison, Indiana’s Old Tack Factory
Riverside Tower Lofts – Madison, Indiana’s former Tack Factory – is looking good and open for leasing. This property’s a peach!
Repurpose & Transform Vintage Family Textiles
Perhaps you have pieces of vintage handwork tucked away that could come to life with some TLC?
Madison’s Cotton Mill Project Dream Becoming Reality
After decades of hoping the visions of hotel or condos by previous property owners would materialize, this time local tour goers could see that this Cotton Mill project – the creation of a Fairfield by Marriott with 85 hotel rooms and meeting space – was not just another false start.
The 1876 Fixer Upper Gets a Face Lift
Old House Tuck Pointing 101: Don’t be usin’ that new-fangled mortar on them old-timey bricks! Check out the transformation of the Fixer Upper’s front exterior.
Making Grain Sack Aprons
Last fall I found several old grain sacks at Madison, Indiana’s River West Antique Mall. I wasn’t looking for anything in particular that day – “just browsing, thanks.” But these well worn sacks spoke to me. “We would make awesome kitchen aprons for your friends,” they whispered. It’s like they knew me…
The Big Reveal: Living Room Transformation at the Fixer Upper
The transformation of the Fixer Upper interior is so close to completion! For this blog post, let’s start The Big Reveal with a look at how the living room has changed. Come on inside.
The Big Reveal: Behold the Dining Room
After months of renovation at the 1876 Fixer Upper, the dining room has become a lovely place to enjoy a meal and a special place to see and enjoy many of my treasures.