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How-to: Make a No-Sew Valance

August 2, 2011 1 Comment

Make a cornice-style valance in just a couple of hours with a trip to the hardware store, a drill and a staple gun.

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Hi! I’m Heidi Gustad, and I’m a yarn crafts designer and blogger, partial to primary colors, vintage style and most needlecrafts. Along with two designer friends, I co-host The Very Serious Crafts Podcast. My first book is set to be released in the fall of 2020.

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Fiber artist & yarn craft designer, unapologetically into primary colors & vintage style / Co-host, @seriouscrafts podcast / #LatchHookBook fall 2020

Recently discovered these skein savers on @knit_pi

Recently discovered these skein savers on @knit_picks - they look like hair ties from back in the day!! These are my new favorite for machine-wound yarns - the elastic tension helps the skein keep its shape, especially near the end, to reduce tangling. 🧶
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Pictured: A skein of red @knit_picks Mighty Stitch Worsted yarn on a yellow background, lit in bright natural light. You can see shadows from blinds and the silhouette of a hand holding in-progress knitting. / Took this shot while swatching for a new sweater - my first in 2020! 🎉 #handsoccupied

Took some time to get out and about on a beautiful

Took some time to get out and about on a beautiful day! ⛅️
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For those asking, Storm is doing much better (see story highlight). It’s looking like we don’t have to sleep in shifts as of tonight, which is amazing! Now back to soaking up some vitamin D & exercise endorphins. 💪🏻❤️🌈☺️ #handsoccupied
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Pictured: A woman sitting on a park bench in the shade surrounded by grass and trees. It’s a sunny, temperate day, & she is wearing sunglasses, a blue chambray face mask, a baseball cap, a red striped shirt, cropped jeans, and tennis shoes.

If you're looking for a baby knitting idea that is

If you're looking for a baby knitting idea that isn't your standard blanket or sweater, this quick-to-make set of celestial-inspired stuffed knit toys is just the ticket! Head to the Hands Occupied Blog for the free pattern, link is in bio. #handsoccupied

If you’re following along in my stories, you’l

If you’re following along in my stories, you’ll know that Storm here had a bit of a health scare yesterday. We are home and she’s recovering, and we’ll know more about how she’s doing as time passes. Right now, she’s resting comfortably at home with the help of some v stylish improvised bolster pillows. ❤️
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Pictured: Storm, a 15 year old mini schnauzer mix, resting on a colorful dog bed with three towels rolled and rubber banded into bolster pillows. She’s looking into the camera and the wall behind her is blue.
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If you have any tips for combatting boredom while keeping her laying down, please share! ☺️ #olddogsyndrome #minischnauzersofinstagram

There’s been a lot of lovely people posting thei

There’s been a lot of lovely people posting their black and white photos. I’m joining in solidarity with #womensupportingwomen /#chellengeaccepted to help raise awareness about what’s happening to women in Turkey. There’s a link in my bio with more information about the serious situation that inspired this campaign & food for thought about campaigns of this nature.
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It sucks that we live in such a serious world right now, but supporting each other matters. I will also be donating to @chicagoperiodprjct to help the amazing work they have been doing locally during these strange times. ❣️ Thank you to @lemiller26 for sharing this campaign & its context with me, you’re the best! ❣️

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