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Christmas Projects

I meant to get started over the weekend on my list of holiday projects.  I really meant to. But instead I ate too much pie.  I played too many games.  I watched too many movies.  I generally laid about. I…

Soap Box

Yesterday, I got a “Get out and Vote” email from a neighbor that simply astounded me. The United States is 234 years old. Women in the United States have had the right to vote for 90 of those years. What!? …

New Ways to Mess Up the House

With all the projects going on around here.  I think I may just be trumping the the kids in the mess department. I just made another Night Owl Bag.  This time instead of using corduroy, I made the little owl…

Rolling Pin Advice

Today is my Wedding Anniversary.  I can hardly believe it…. how fast time has flown.  It seems like yesterday we were two kids getting married.  I don’t think I knew what to expect all those years ago, as a young…

Calendar Winner

I had so much fun reading through all your current projects.  Talk about inspiring!   I really need to get on making my Halloween costumes and Christmas gifts. The random winner is: Congratulations Sheri!  Email me with your address and I…

Creating at Ucreate

zig zag pillow

I’m guest blogging over at Ucreate today! Pop over for a visit to check out my new Zig Zag Pillow Tutorial. And while you’re there, be prepared to be inspired by all the wonderful other projects!

Sneak Peek

It’s been a super busy week, but I’ve still found time to work on some great new projects…. The owl above is a little sneak peak.  It’s from my new overnight bag pattern… The Night Owl Pattern Set.  I can…

An unexpected project

My dad gave me a call about a month ago.  He was buying a new porch swing for my mom for Mother’s Day.  “The old one is a bit worn,” he said, “but I think you have the ingenuity to…

Preparing for Summer

The summer holiday is right around the corner.  Friday is the last day of school.  This year I’m meeting it with excitement and not just a little trepidation.  Summer means camping trips, picnics, and swimming at the pool. But it…

A Trip to Remember

We got home late last night from a wonderful trip to Disneyland.  It know it’s a cliche… but it truly was a magical trip.  The crowds were relatively light, the weather was unseasonably cool (perfect in our book) and the…