Guest Posting on Tasty Kitchen
I’m moving at turtle speed today after all the Quilt Market fun… I will be posting later about the Blogger’s Quilt Market Meetup. In the meantime, be sure to pop over to Pioneer Woman’s Tasty Kitchen Blog. I am guest…
Spring Fever
Yes, it’s Quilt Market… so there is very little time for a post. But I did step into this amazing spring day to finally capture a photo of my magnolia in bloom. And I have quote for you too, in…
Review: Slice Fabrique from Making Memories
The Blogger’s Quilt Market Meetup is just around the corner and we are pleased to have Making Memories and the Slice Fabrique as a sponsor for the event. A few days ago, I received a surprise package on my door…
Remake: Old Lampshade to Fabulous Chicken Wire Basket
Last month I was a guest on Ucreate making this wonderful chicken wire basket out of an old unused lampshade. I am reposting it on Make it Do so I have it in my archives. If you missed it on…
Mother’s Day Wrap Up
Yesterdays Mother’s Day was so lovely. I was thoroughly spoiled. The only thing I wanted/hoped for and it was a TALL order: a clean car. When my kids asked me what I wanted I said “My car cleaned and for…
Mom’s Scones
My mom has made “scones” my whole life. If you ask any of my siblings what favorite foods they think of when they think of mom and scones will be high on the list. They are family tradition that brings…
On Motherhood
Last week I wrote letters to my twin girls telling them their birth story. The letters were a “homework” assignment for the biographies they are writing in school. It was a very difficult process for me, given that the day…
Mother’s Day Giveaway Winner
There were so many lovely comments I wish we could give a necklace away to everyone! I know there are a lot of deserving moms out there. Congratulations to the random winner of the Pink Chandelier Mother’s Day Giveaway: I…
Mini Bundt Cakes for Teacher Appreciation Week
A few weeks ago I did a guest post over at Skip to My Lou. Since it’s officially Teacher Appreciation week, I thought it would be fun to publish it here on Make it Do just for you. Teacher Appreciation…
Mother’s Day Giveaway from Pink Chandelier
Mother’s Day is just around the corner and I am thrilled to announce a wonderful Giveaway from Pink Chandelier. Have you seen their lovely new bird’s nest pearl necklaces? I am in love. Each bird’s nest charm necklace is custom…
English Trifle- A Beautiful Mothers Day Dessert
Have you ever made an English Trifle? I haven’t either. This lovely treat is is my husband’s creation. It’s a bit of a Mother’s Day tradition for him to whip up a Trifle, since I love it and so does…
Spring Cleaning: Washing Your Quilts
I have pieced quilts throughout my home, including on almost every bed. This means they get used, abused, laid on, eaten on (like chocolate eggs for instance), read on, even dirty shoes kicked off on (bad boys!) and occasionally muddy…