Today is my 1 year blogiversary! This kind of snuck up on me y’all! I didn’t realize today was the day until I logged in & WordPress said “happy anniversary!” As exciting as that is, I have nothing special planned for today besides the regular monthly roundup. My son graduates tonight, so this week has […] Read more…
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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…
The Ups & Downs of Fixing the Washing Machine
I really hadn’t planned on writing a post about fixing the washing machine today. Today’s post was supposed to be about taking a picture & turning it into fabric art. Much, much more fun than fixing large appliances. Since I fought with the washer all weekend & on into today, that was not to […] Read more…
The Start of a Mini Garden Makeover
Way back when I started this blog I mentioned that I garden. I also showed a picture (from a distance!) of my overgrown, weed infested, garden. There were several different things that led to this, but this year I’m determined to get it & my side gardens back under control! I started with one of […] Read more…
The Monthly Roundup ~ March 2017
Remember me asking if “Finish it Friday” needed a different name? Well, this is what I decided on! I also decided to do it the last Friday of the month instead of the first Friday. Anyway, this will be a roundup of what I’ve been doing for March, things I’ve found on the web, & […] Read more…
Adding an Envelope Back to a Quilted Top
I’ve seen many posts about making an envelope pillow cover from a single piece of fabric. What if you want a removable cover that has a different front and back? Or, what if you have an odd shape you want to add a removable cover to? Today I’m going to show you how to figure […] Read more…
Finish it Friday & the Month for Makers
It’s time for another Finish it Friday! I don’t have much to show y’all this Friday. My crafty mojo is feeling a little let down from this past month. : ( I haven’t been able to do much making and that’s just not cool! March is THE month for makers, so I need to […] Read more…