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Christmas 2011

I have received tons of requests for a tutorial on making the ruffled tree skirt pictured under the tree in my living room.  Never fear…I did write one.  Here’s the thing, it’s for HGTV.com for Christmas 2011, so you’ll have to wait a few months.  You aren’t going to set up a Christmas tree anytime soon, though, right? 
In addition to the tree skirt, I’m writing fifteen other tutorials including how to make this versatile wreath…

…no knit stockings…

…a few tablescapes…

…and others.  I’ll put the links on my blog when they are posted next season. 
So, while all of you are packing up the holiday decor, I’m just getting warmed up!  I’m hoping to have it all done in the next couple of weeks, so I can move on to getting ready for the Lucketts Antique Market in May and keeping my retail spaces stocked through the spring. 
Miss Mustard Seed

Marian Parsons 

Paint Enthusiast | Writer | Artist | Designer

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  1. oooh I love that tree skirt!! SInce you can't share the details yet how about u whip up a few so we can buy one?! I really want one of those! He he! Love the no knit stocking too! Beautiful! Thanks for the inspiration! Happy Day to you!

    Hana
    MomTog Diaries

  2. Hey, those projects look great, although I'm partial to the moss wreath and faux mercury glass tutorials! Am I going to get a free t-shirt? 😉

  3. Now that is just plain mean, teasing us like that! I wish I had a fraction of your energy and drive and talent! Keep up the great work, and thanks for sharing your tutorials with us all year! I agree with Donna, you should have your own book!

  4. Hello. Just found your blog and I am in LOVE with your style. Perhaps I haven't yet discovered this yet, but do you have a tutorial on how to make slipcovers for sofas?

    Thanks.

  5. You are absolutely amazing! I've always wondered when someone like you gets started on Christmas stuff . . . now I know. (: Your blog is fabulous and the photos are incredible. Thanks for your Christmas wishes and your song. Thanks for posting!

  6. How wonderful that you're writing all those tutorials for HGTV! The tree skirt looks lovely, and I'm in desperate need of a new one. I was thinking of knitting a cabled one, but now that I see yours I may have to check out your tutorial next year. Hmmmm.

  7. Girl I am obsessed with that tree skirt!!!! I mean its bordering on an obsession.lol I think I'm pretty creative but doing something like that never crossed my mind,this is why I love blogging,so many genius people who share their creativity.

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