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The Art of Homemaking· Uncategorized

How Lucky I am…. (An Art of Homemaking Post)

Saturday afternoon I stood on the cemetery lawn while my family all headed back to their cars. The viewing was over.  The funeral was over.  The processional was over.  The graveside service was over. But there it was...the carved casket...the object that now held the tabernacle that was home to my grandfathers spirit for almost 90 years...and it was all alone. ... View the Post

10.12.16

Quilting

Granny-Squared Quilt Block Tutorial

Today we get to take our turn on the Wistful Winds Blog Tour in showcasing Doohikey Designs new fabric collection. And I had such fun making this Granny-Squared Quilt Block out of her fun and playful fabrics.   If you were alive in the 70's or 80's you probably had at least one afghan in your house that was a granny square. I remember several....one was an olive green background with shades of pumpkin, rust and mustard granny squares woven into it.  It was warm and soft and I ... View the Post

10.10.16

Patterns· Quilt· Quilts

The Desert Oasis Quilt is HERE!!!

The Desert Oasis Quilt pattern is finally HERE!  This is a quilt that we made to launch our very first fabric line Four Corners and has been one of my favorite quilts I've ever made. Mostly because I love black and white....and I love simple modern shapes. But mostly I love this quilt because it is made for even the most beginner quilter.....the instructions show how to do everything including bind your quilt! ... View the Post

10.07.16

Halloween

15 Disney Costumes to Sew

I think it's because our family love all things Disney--but my kids often choose Disney characters to be for Halloween.  And so over the years I have made many a Disney-Inspired Costume!  Today I have a round-up of 15 Disney Costumes to Sew--some I have made and other easy sew Disney costumes to sew this Halloween... 15 Disney Costumes to Sew ... View the Post

10.05.16

Quilt Block of the Month

Quilt Block of the Month-X Marks the Spot Block

Today we are sharing the October block for quilt block of the month. This month we are talking all about one of our "extra blocks" that is one of my favorites.  In fact I am wanting to make a bigger sized quilt just out of this block!  We are calling it "x marks the spot" block....and it is make up of all half-square triangles and squares! ... View the Post

10.04.16

Halloween· Uncategorized

Hurry Back! Hurrry Baaaack! Disney Haunted Mansion Inspired Vinyl Plus A Disney Vacation Giveaway!

You all know I'm a big Disneyland fanatic. Remember the entire Halloween wall I dedicated to decorating ala Disney's Haunted Mansion in my old house??? And then wrote up tutorials on ow to make most of my haunted wall items for $5 or less??? (My favorite still might be the wallpaper with eyes...) Well, I moved over the summer...and it is October...so I needed a new Halloween Haunted Mansion inspired space in my house. ... View the Post

10.03.16

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