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How to Iron Wide Width Fabric (Without Pulling and Tugging)

by Lindsay Ballard on August 27, 2013 11 Comments

How to easily iron wide with fabric - think drapery, quilts, bedding, etc via MakelyHome.com

This summer, I have been working (occasionally) on making the most epic shower curtain of all times for my kids’ bathroom.  It was a huge project and was taking forever since every time I sat down to work on it, my kiddos needed something.  It was like I was trying to use the phone (and I know other moms know what I’m talking about).

When I finally got to the point of needing to iron the 90-inch wide project, I realized how much I hated to iron wide width fabric.  It’s the same with drapes, quilts, bedding – anything that’s wider than my ironing board.  I’d always have to iron one section, pull the other section onto the board, iron it, and tug down to the next part.  By the time I was finished, I was sweating from all of the pulling and tugging.

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Feature Wall Friday: A Plate Wall with Movement

by Lindsay Ballard on August 23, 2013 1,801 Comments

Welcome to another edition of Feature Wall Friday! Today we are talking about an incredible plate wall. This is a fabulous example that proves that a feature wall doesn’t have to involve massive amounts of paint or wood or stencils.

Feature wall of plates hanging in a way that gives the room some movement

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About Makely

Lindsay Ballard is a former college mascot turned political geek turned roller derby playing, DIY fanatic.

Lindsay chronicles her projects, design ideas, and lifestyle tips here at Makely, where she shares tutorials and inspiration. Her DIY designs are bold and graphic, while her spirit is fun and full of color.


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