I'm very pleased with the cream quilt I just completed for my sister. Every quilt is nicer than the last.
Peaches and cream quilt
Holiday Themed Homemade Jam
My husband and I have been making jam for a couple of years, and last holiday season we decided to get creative with our jam making so we created holiday themed "stained glass" jam and they were such a hit with friends and family that I wanted to share them here. Our finished "stained glass"... Continue Reading →
How to make vinegar
The morning after the Christmas party is when you noticed all the leftover wine. The realist in you insists that it will still be good for another few hours – maybe a day or two in the fridge – but the pounding in your head suggests that it will go bad before you drink it.... Continue Reading →
DIY Soap
One of the biggest barriers to DIY is the entry cost into a hobby. Whether it’s working on cars, baking bread or building furniture, to start from scratch is expensive. To illustrate this point, let’s look into the cost of making a household staple: soap. Using a recipe I found online, I undertook this adventure,... Continue Reading →
DIY Antique needlework chair protectors
In our home we have several pieces of antique furniture, some inherited, some purchased, and some received as gifts. They are among my favorite belongings, because they add a timeless character to our everyday activities. My dining room set is particularly special to me, because it was handed down to me from my grandmother, who... Continue Reading →
Irish chain quilt
My first attempt at quilting. Its an Irish chain quilt pattern and I'm more or less winging the design out of a book with some graph paper. I took the 1 night quilting class at JoAnn Fabrics and Mark showed me how to use his sewing machine. It turned out pretty well for someone who... Continue Reading →
Furniture refinishing
My mom gave me a old dresser that has been in the family for many years. When my sister was young my mom painted it teal green to match her bedroom colors. The dresser was in good condition so I took a couple weeks and stripped the awful paint away to reveal the glory underneath.... Continue Reading →
Baby shower jam
My sister is having a baby! So for her shower I made two batches of jam and they turned out so cute that I have to share them!
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