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Ripped, broken, and sagging cane are common problems with antique cane chairs. Fortunately, there are ways to replace the cane. There are 2 types of cane chairs. They can be hand caned or have pressed cane. You can easily tell which kind you have by looking at the way it is attached.

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Let's be honest – you can NEVER have too many pillows. This tutorial will make you an unstoppable DIY pillow machine with 3 simple steps. All you need is a pillow form, ruler, fabric of your choosing, thread, and a sewing machine (or hand) needle. It's quick, easy, and beginner friendly!

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This week I wanted to give my dining rooms table a little upgrade. After some searching on Pinterest, I just wasn't finding the perfect one, SO I decided to create my own idea! These basket weave placemats are easy to make and will add texture to your table settings. I'm using a combination of sewing and gluing, but if you wanted to make this a no-sew project, you could definitely do that. You can use a single fabric or mix and match, which is a great use of your fabric scraps.

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Dip dyed tapestry's can be pretty expensive online, especially if you are looking for something personalized. So, today, I am going to show you how to make your own. These tapestries can be made any shape, color, or size. You can use a dowel for a more classic look or a tree branch for something more natural. I also thought it would be really pretty to use a necklace to hang them from the wall but I just used twine and that worked well.

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