Using a Photo for Fabric Art ~ Part 1

This is the post I wanted to do last Monday – during the washing machine fiasco!  Since I also wound up with a cold last week, I spent this weekend catching up.  I did get to do a little creating, so that was good!  Today I’m going to show you how to take a photo […] Read more…

The Monthly Roundup ~ April 2017

Where did April go?!?  I can’t believe it’s already time for another monthly roundup!  As usual, I’ll tell you what I’ve been up to “behind the scenes” & give you a peak at what’s coming up in May.  I’ve got some exciting news about some changes & future plans for the blog.  Y’all sit back and […] Read more…

Bits & Pieces Jewelry Box Makeover

I’ve been promising a jewelry box makeover for two months now and I’m finally done!  This turned out better than I had hoped!  It’s much more functional for jewelry storage, even though it’s a little “Frankenstein-ed” together.  You also can’t really call it a box anymore!  This is a fairly long post with lots of […] Read more…

fixing the washing machine

The Ups & Downs of Fixing the Washing Machine

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Funky Junk Turned Functional

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Gardening for April ~ Tomatoes & Pomegranates

Although I did a little gardening post the first week of the month, I wanted to start having monthly garden updates.  This will be my April update & {unless I do an outdoor DIY project} I will only post an update for my gardens once a month on the 3rd Wednesday.  Just a little post […] Read more…

Making a Splash – A Quilt Making Story

This is a story about a quilt I started way back in July of 2016.  That may seem like a while back, but, honestly, I have unfinished projects way older than that!  This is a quilt I designed for a new addition to our family – born in August 2016.  I had a vision for […] Read more…