Is This Your Time?
Is there a fitness goal on your resolution list this year? Was there last year too? I’m right there with you. Let this year be your year to make your dreams a reality. It’s been over a year since I…
Happy New Year Gift for You :)
Previous years my resolutions have been pretty awesome. So awesome that they never got done :). So this year I’m making one simple resolution and made it in a chalkboard print to hang in my office. If you click on…
Jamberry Nails
Have you noticed my new advertiser? Heidi Perkins, Jamberry Nails Independent Consultant. A few weeks ago, Heidi sent this cute little kit in the mail. I didn’t try them right away because I was afraid it would be time consuming and…
Christmas Photos
Monday we had 32 guests for Christmas and it was wonderful. But busy. I just enjoyed the entire day and forgot to take a single picture! But the highlight of the day may well have been Darren’s sister’s kids playing…
Russian Orphans and Gingerbread Houses
I’m going to be a sewing maniac today, but first I wanted to share a few photos from the weekend. Friday night our family worship group gathered in my home to put together Christmas boxes for an orphanage in Russia. …
Doll “Quilt As You Go” Tutorial
This adorable doll quilt is the perfect companion to our dollar tree Doll Bassinet/ Moses Basket. Tutorial here. I used the leftover scraps from the basket to complete it. It took about an hour from start to finish. This same…
Doll Bassinet or Moses Basket Tutorial
Baby Doll Bassinet Pattern Wouldn’t a little girl you know be delighted with a new dolly and a basket to carry her in? For an experienced seamstress, this project takes about 2 hours. Plan a little more time if you…
Bustled Table Cover
My old buffet was the wrong style for my new dining room. But with so many projects pulling at our budget, buying a new one didn’t even tempt me. I found a few yards of white fabric in my stash…
Christmas in My Living Room and the Sky
Did I ever show you my when my furniture came in and then my new rug? How about my garage sale curtain brackets, finials from the scrapped Queen Anne Setee upholstery projecy, and bargain plain curtain rods from Lowes? I…
Envelope Pillow Cover Tutorial
I’ve had fabric and pillow forms hanging around my house waiting for me to be fabulous with them. I had dreams of invisible zippers and piping. But at this stage in my life (you know–6 kids including 2 toddlers and…