A long time ago in a land far far away Elizabeth and I made one or two or 968 million tiered skirts.... And somewhere along the way Elizabeth didn't finish this one: And time passed... ...and her daughter grew out of it... So she gave it to me. And time passed... ... View the Post
Continue (An Art of Homemaking Post)
Last month I was sitting in a meeting when the lady across the table said that it might sound crazy but that I remind her of Charlotte from Charlotte's Web. I told her it didn't sound crazy but was one of the kindest compliments that I could have received. Especially on that particular day. Later, as I was leaving the meeting she asked what the necklace that I always wear around my neck says. Funny you should ask I said....it says Araneae...which is the scientific name for spiders. ... View the Post
A Penny Saved
Recently we started a new 365 Days of Saving Program at our house to save up for a family vacation. However, since the term "saving" often comes with the connotation of "going without" or "giving up what you want" we started this program with a different mindset...a mindset based on the old adage of "A penny saved is a penny earned"...because earning something feels more motivational than giving something up, right? Here is how it works: Each pay day we budget out our money...the house ... View the Post
Quilt Block of the Month–On the Diagonal Quilt Block
It's the first Monday in August so it's another edition of our Quilt Block of the Month tutorials. And this month it is the "On the Diagonal" block.....which is a simple one because it is all squares! ... View the Post
And I will say, “Always.”
Today I get to participate in my friend Marissa's annual Happy Harry Potter Series over on fantabulous blog: Rae Gun Ramblings I love the Harry Potter series...but here is a little known fact about me....I don't love Harry Potter himself. Actually I don't really like him at all. (He's so whiny and indecisive...much like a totally unrelated main character...Luke Skywalker...but that's another story.) So who is my favorite character? Well...my top three favorite are: Neville ... View the Post
Skirting the Issue: There is Still Time
Even though today is the last official post about Skirting the Issue 2016 (until we post the prize winners) there is still time to make and donate skirts or quilts!!! You have until August 15th to email us a photo or link up your photos to be entered to win a baby lock sewing machine (and a pile of other prizes). For all the details about how to sew along click HERE. And for those of you who have already sewn along with us this year...thank you so very much. Thank you to the home ... View the Post
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