They are heading north and my yard is still covered with snow, which makes it tricky for the birds to find nesting materials. I have oodles of feeders and I know the birds are true scavengers to build their nests because of the number of nest I have f...
How often do you change your sewing machine needle? If you're like me I bet it's not often enough. I never keep track and just keep sewing... and then when I have machine problems, remembering to change the needle is the last thing I get around to doi...
I've been using a lot of patterns lately making costumes for an upcoming school play. I bought the pattern with multiple sizes in one envelope which saves a small fortune when you are sewing the same thing in different sizes. I loved multiple sized pa...
I remember having a beautiful Easter dress that was perfect for a nice spring day... to have it SNOW on Easter. As a kid, I was not about to give up wearing my Easter finery just because of snow... and Mom was kind enough to usually give up the battle ...
If your sewing your own (or the kids) Easter outfit, be sure to buy enough fabric to sew a matching Easter bonnet! It really is not hard and you won't have anyone else wearing the exact same hat!
I received an email this week that offered an idea I had not thought of...
Zita wrote to let me know how she fights the winter blues. Many of her friends quilt but she has a different approach. When her niece got married a few years ago, ...
I try to get as much spring cleaning done before spring is actually here. Once spring is here, I do NOT want to be stuck in the house cleaning! Winter was a long enough time to be stuck in the house. Starting cleaning early also gives me time to make c...
Almost anyone who has a family member who was sewing when they were a child, remembers a special Easter outfit made by that sewing family member. My mom made me a yellow dress with scalloped neckline and hems.... MANY years ago but I remember it today....
One of my fondest Christmas memories were the Christmas' that my mom made PILES of new Barbie clothes for me to open on Christmas morning. It's probably one of the few Christmas gifts from my childhood that I remember. I know I had VAST Barbie wardrobe...
