What a fun opportunity to reflect on the Best Projects of 2016 from Biscuits and Burlap.
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Many of you know that my daughter Sara and I blogged here in 2015 strictly for fun and to document the construction process of my house. That story starts here with our decision to make our home in the small town of Norcross, Georgia.
Towards the end of 2015 we realized how much we had come to love blogging at Biscuits and Burlap. We decided to put our best foot forward and work hard to improve the content we provide for you, our cherished readers. We still have so much to learn, but we are proud of what we have accomplished and the relationships that we are building along the way.
But, enough of this reflective mush. On to our...
Best Projects of 2016
#1 Project
Far and away, our most popular project with our readers has been this DIY Adjustable Bedskirt. We believe it has been such a favorite because it is unique in that it is easily adjustable to any height. Bedskirts are notorious for being too short or too long unless you have the funds for custom made, which we do not. This was inexpensive and took just a few hours.
#2 Project
As mentioned before, construction was complete on our house at end of 2015. And so, I consider settling into the house a huge project of 2016. In fact, that project continues into 2017 and the tour of our house will move into a couple more rooms soon. Our house was new construction in a historic district, so it was built new to look old. It was also a downsize for us -- and built all on one level. Please come in here.
A HUGE honor for us was being the Feature Friday home on Southern Hospitality. We've been followers of Southern Hospitality for years and it was a dream come true. Please check that out here.
# 3 Project
While not technically a project, this post was hugely popular with our readers. I am a sewer with only basic skills, but I do find it handy to be able to make a table runner or a throw pillow when I want a custom look, but without the custom price. I finally upgraded from the hand-me-down sewing machine of my Mama's and I just LOVE my machine. I decided to write a review for you guys who may be ready to start sewing or upgrade from your Mama's old machine. I'm not an expert reviewer or sewer, but wrote this from the heart. To go straight to the Amazon listing for my machine you can click here.
Thanks for coming along to check out the Best of 2016.
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Stacey says
Pam, you two have rocked this blog in 2016!!
I sure did enjoy meeting you and agree that it was just like meeting up with someone I'd known a long time. Just goes to show how common loves bring people together. Are you planning to go to Haven in 2017?
Happy New Year friend. Looking forward to so much more. 🙂
Pam says
Awww, Stacey. Thank you for your kinds words as always. We haven't discussed going to Haven yet, but I would be surprised if we didn't go.
Happy New Year to you, too. 2017 will be a big year for you moving into your new home. Can't wait to see it.
M Miller says
Great blog! So much good information. Thank you and Happy New Year!
Pam says
Thank you so much. We hope you will visit often. Happy New Year to you as well!
Bethany says
Thank heavens I found your blog! My mama's dressing with one exception. She used a couple of biscuits from Christmas breakfast in place of the Pepperidge Farm mix. Sausage balls, pecan pie, my childhood in color. Now that Mama's gone and I've been in Kentucky for 25 years, I find that I am always homesick around the holidays for the Christmas foods of my young life. Consider me a loyal follower!
Pam says
Bethany, Your comment made me cry! My own Mama has been gone almost three years now and I try to honor her memory here. Sara and I enjoy new foods and ideas, but we make it a point to remember where we came from and keep alive some of the old ways too. Welcome!
Patty says
I am brand new to your blog. Truthfully I subscribed because we have the same sewing machine. I might not have it too much longer. My craft room is on our second floor and if I cannot fix this problem, I will throw it out the window. I am trying so hard to start a quilt and the tension keeps going nuts and so am I. I love your blog and I am so happy I subscribed!
Pam says
Oh, no! I'm so sorry you're having trouble Patty. I've never had much in the way of tension issues with this machine, but I do know from my old one that it can be a tough thing to figure out. Maybe you can get online help from Brother? If worse comes to worse be sure to look out the window first 🙂
Thank you for your kind words about the blog. We're so happy to have you.