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1927 Victrola Granada Record Player Restoration (Victor Talking Machine)
I just happened to be searching "record player" on Craigslist to see if there was anything worth buying (I used to have a table-top player and have always been interested in getting another one). Â To...
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Bathroom Makeover on a Budget - 10 Days
Welcome to the boys' bathroom! Â I decided it had been neglected for long enough. Â It used to be the ugliest room in our house - now it's the nicest (& cleanest)! Â I did 85% of the work while Mr....
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Singer 111w152 Industrial Sewing Machine Project
Remember the Singer 31-15 I fixed-up last year? Â I never thought I'd sell it - I've loved it so much (to use and look at)! Â I got the itch for a walking foot machine, however, and after seeing one...
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NEW Pattern available! Toddler Fishing Game!
I have a new pattern in my Etsy shop! Â This fishing game is perfect for that toddler (or big kid) in your life!Mix & match the fish you want in your kit! Â Hand or machine sew - it's up to you!Click...
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$9 Homemade Jig for Sharpening Jointer Knives
My jointer knives were WAY past due for a good sharpening (they weren't taking anything off soft pine 😳).  After inspecting them I knew they'd need serious elbow grease to get all the knicks out - this...
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Solid Oak Table Refinish Process
I cringe at the thought of people throwing perfectly good furniture away because the surface looks bad. Â Â I was grateful to be the recipient of this big oak table and chairs. Â Although it felt like a...
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DIY $20 Farmhouse Dining Bench
Benches are one of my favorite things! Â They're easy/inexpensive to build, sit a lot of people - and most importantly, they stay put (my kids drag chairs around the kitchen/dining room and it drives me...
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DIY Nail & String Art Tutorial
Nail & string art is simple! The hardest part might be deciding what design you want to make. These would make easy/inexpensive gifts or a fun project to do with the kids!A leather rope on this 'A'...
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Trash to Treasure - Decorative Lamps
I can't say it enough. Â There's nothing more rewarding than turning something from "trash to treasure". Â I love giving items a new lease on life.I really don't like how easily we dispose of things...
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Scrap Wood Rolling Organizer Cart
My shop was drowning in wood. Â There were so many wood pieces (and other clutter) I couldn't move around well and it was becoming overwhelming to work. Â I've looked off & on for ideas on a storage...
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Wood Shop Tour
If you saw my previous post you'd know I got a jumpstart to getting my shop in order. Â I'm feeling really good about how clean it is (like open the door to the garage just to peek in kind of good). Â I...
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Stepping out to find JOY
I want to talk a little bit about finding that something that gets you excited or happy. What do you find fulfilling? What builds your confidence?What a wonderful feeling it is to be interested in...
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How-to: Easy "Pocket" in Cushion for Zipper Tab
Today I'm going to show you how to make a pocket for your zipper tab on your cushion projects. It's easy and looks nice! It also keeps the zipper tab from scratching up your upholstery (or your kids...
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Antique Gate-Leg Table Restoration Process
 I fell in love with this gate-legged table as soon as I saw it at the thrift store. In it's condition I knew it would require a lot of work. I loaded it up in my car and worked on it over a few...
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Walker Turner L1152 Lathe Restoration - Switching from 110v to 220v
I got frustrated with my first lathe and decided it was time to upgrade to something better.After searching my eyes fell upon this magnificent beast. It was old, it was big and it was just what I...
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DIY Tutorial - Chunky Coffee Table with Turned Legs
I wanted to practice turning legs on my lathe and decided a coffee table would be a good first project. After all, who doesn't love a coffee table with chunky legs?!I love how it turned out!I'm not...
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Union Special 39500FW Industrial Overlocker - Transformation Process
My Pfaff 4872 Electronic Serger wasn't cutting it for me anymore. I craved durability and power.The day I decided I wanted an industrial overlocker was the same day I found a lady who was willing to...
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Trimming Collection Bag for Industrial Serger Sewing Machine - DIY Tutorial
If you saw my previous post you'd know I got an industrial serger! Sergers make a lot of messes because of all the trimmings they create!I brainstormed and came up with a little fabric bin that...
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Dani's Sewing Room Tour + My Favorite Sewing Machines!
Guess what!? I have a sewing room again!! I'm so SO excited. Since moving into our house 2 years ago I've had 90% of my stuff inside bins in the walk-up attic - going in/out during a project and...
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Singer Sewing Machine Bases for Sale
I've had a lot of interest in my Singer Sewing Machine bases - click here for information on prices, payment and individual bases for sale....
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DIY Cheap & Easy Wooden Easels
  I needed some easels for an activity I was helping with at church. I had a bunch of 1 x 5/8"'sticks' cut that I decided would work perfectly for making my own set.The small easels have a fixed ledge...
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DIY Tutorial - Easy iPad Mount for Car Headrest
I remembered the day before we were to go on a road trip to the Smokey Mountains last week that our plastic iPad mount was broken. I got supplies together I had on-hand and came up with an easy, yet...
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Tutorial for Making Pediatric Surgical Caps (Service Project)
Our church is doing a service project where we will sew fabric surgical caps for a local Pediatric Surgical Unit. The children get to pick the cap they want to wear during surgery and take it home as...
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Table Saw Safety - Zero Clearance Insert and MJ Splitter
I haven't done a "tool of the week" post in a long time. Here's on of my most recent favorites products I'd like to share with you - especially if you have a table saw!I bought a Delta Unisaw and it...
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Make Your Own Hammock Snake Skins - Hennessy Style
Have you heard of snake skins for hammocks? They're simple and easy to make - I'll show you how!I got a great deal on a Hennessy Hammock system, and while watching YouTube videos about it someone...
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