Having a craft and sewing blog has introduced me to crafters of all types. I am in awe of knitters. How they can take a ball of yarn and make a beautiful sweater or pair of socks is beyond my capabilities. I’m afraid that I will be buying my socks. Don’t cry for me though [...]
I found the cutest purse pattern when I picked up my sewing machine on Saturday. My reverse button isn’t working very well so I left my machine after my class. It is still not fixed since they had to order a part. I just went in to pick up my machine. I walked back to [...]
I have been working on making bags from fabric. I have been learning which patterns I like because the instructions given are simple and easy to follow. This bag is easy to make but if I don’t make one for a while, I forget what the instructions mean and end up using my seam ripper. [...]
My dream is to have a place on a lake where my husband can go out all day and fish. That leaves the house quiet and calm so I can sew to my hearts content. Virginia Water Front Properties are nestled into the coves of Smith Mountain Lake. I can picture myself sitting on the [...]
My son’s wedding seemed like a long way off but now that it is getting closer there is so much to be done. He has been trying to think of what to get the groomsmen as a gift to show his appreciation. Unique cufflinks would be my suggestion. I am going to suggest that he [...]
I have a confession to make. I have stopped making my own greeting cards. When we first got a computer, I bought some software and made my own cards. The trouble is that I didn’t make a record of which card I sent to whom and I wouldn’t want to duplicate a card so I [...]
I recommend that anyone who has children, whether they are toddlers or teens, use rustic furniture in their home. Rustic furniture always looks nice. If you have ever visited a cozy Tuscan or Southwestern themed restaurant, you know that the feeling you get while dining there is one of relaxation and comfort. That is because [...]
I need help. I have over 500 Beanie Babies to find a new place to live. Yes, my son and I got caught up in collecting Beanie Babies. It was fun. It filled a void. I don’t regret collecting the Beanies but now I am ready to part with them. Does anyone know what to [...]
If you have been reading my blog for a while, you know that I love auctions. I furnished our new lodge room with things I bid on at an auction. Auctions are a love/hate affair for me. I love to pick something out and bid on it. My heart begins to race as I try [...]
This is my little buddy Brody. He has had a few haircuts since that picture was taken. I gets so hot when we let his hair get long. He loves to go out into the snow and put his face down into the cold, wet snow. Then he shakes his head and lets the snow [...]
