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Before and After List for the Long Weekend

The long weekend is near and for me it means another list, but this list has a bit of a twist in honor of the long weekend. I will only show the before photos of the items that I plan to make something out of and next week show you the finished product (if they work out) So lets get started.

    1. This is a storage bin that needs help or a remodel...
    2. Two fleece pullovers that will become a super cute gift for two one year olds.

     3. A coil of grey jersey knit that is soft and fluid and will make a great....

     4.  A big box of bias tape and rick rack that I scored for a steal on Etsy...
  
   5. A bulletin board covered in checked fabric that is overdue for a makeover.

And that is the list for Friday. Do you have any idea what I will be making with each of these items? I might not even know at this point, but I will surely post the finished items next week,good or bad. Have a lovely weekend and enjoy the holiday!

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  1. Visiting from NFF... I look forward to seeing the results. I have a chair remodel on my to-do list.

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