The twin duplex is similar to the standard house, modified to include a courtyard, and designed for two to stand side by side or made to fit the corner of a room. There are front entries to each house and to the courtyard. Side doors from each house also connect them to the courtyard. Complete instructions are provided for different courtyard options - the length of the wall and the angle at which the houses are set is determined by individual preference. The houses can be rearranged, placed together or separated. This plan is ideal for siblings who need their own space or would like to entertain their friends separately. It can be used for a group of children as in a preschool setting.

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All the Grandma's House Patterns were inspired by Stephanie's original house her Grandmother made, 18 years ago. The house patterns feature a sloped roof, batted shingles, flowers, grass 'landscaping' and cottage style trim.

Each has removable curtains with drawback ties, which make changing the inside decor a snap.

Also added a picket fence, window boxes with batted flowers and a little caterpillar.

All houses were designed so basic sewing skills, a standard machine and iron are all that would be needed. No special tools or materials are needed for the frame.

All of the patterns include complete sewing instructions, illustrations, templates, 'PVC' plans and materials list.

The house may be removed from the frame and is meant to be machine washable. The house and frame can be taken down and put back together easily.

PVC Frame   

Complete instructions for building a frame from PVC tubing are included in each of the patterns.  When built to the plans , the frame can be taken apart and stored flat. The largest glued section is about 40" square.     

The PVC pipe is simple to cut using inexpensive tools.  There are no special techniques or equipment needed.  The joints are 'glued' using the solvent bought at the same place as the pipe and fittings.  All the fittings are standard and should be available at any hardware store.