Much to the chagrin of my family at dinner time, I'm not a very good cook. However, I am a decent baker and that makes me quite popular after dinner when it comes to that age-old question,... View the Post
Blogaversary Giveaway Results (with a twist)
First let me say how humbled I am by all your kind words and participation in my first blogaversary. It's been so wonderful to have my creative efforts so well received. I'm happy to pass along these machine embroidered pillowcases... View the Post
Blogaversary Giveaway
Time flies when you're blogging. This month marks the one year anniversary for what I like to call "my little blogging experiment". In honor of this first year, I'm hosting my first-ever giveaway x 2. ... View the Post
How to Make a Quilt
From Start to Finish
If you've never made a quilt before, this tutorial will take the mystery out of the process. You'll be quilting in no time. ... View the Post
How Romantic
OK, so earlier this month I was pretty much stalking my local Barnes and Noble bookstore. I burned up the phone line daily to inquire about a particular magazine issue. Before you think I've lost my marbles, let me say... View the Post
Cover Girl
It's great to be a cover girl! Just ask 4-year old Maeve and I think she'll agree. That's Maeve on the cover of the May/June 2008 issue of Memory Makers magazine. That's also my scrapbook layout on the cover. ... View the Post
Trip Around the World
When I was a little girl, I had the chance to live and travel to many parts of the world as the daughter of a Peace Corps director. However, I never took a trip “around” the world-until I made this... View the Post
The Messenger Bag
Lately, I’ve been drawn into tackling handbags. It’s funny because I’m not much of a handbag carrier. I just enjoy trying my hand at designing and making them. My latest project is a Messenger bag. I love this bag because... View the Post
Spring Has Sprung
Isn't everyone ready for Spring? I know I am. Officially, the date on the calandar tells us that Spring has finally arrived. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that we're finally done with additional snowfall in my neck of the... View the Post
Embroidered Pillowcases
Perhaps you’ve admired the delicate, embroidery and heirloom-like stitching on fancy pillowcases in a linen boutique. Has it ever occurred to you that you can duplicate this same effect on your very own pillowcases. In my on-going attempt to talk... View the Post
Velma Loves Zinnias-REPOST
I'm still not sure what happened to my original February 28, 2008 post entitled Velma Loves Zinnias. It disappeared completely from my system Thursday night along with all the dozens of wonderful and thoughtful comments about this project. I think... View the Post
Love Is In the Air
Even though Valentine's Day has come and gone, chocolate lovers everywhere are likely still enjoying their sweet treats. Yes when it comes to love, I add chocolate to the mix. Hey, the French say it's good for your heart, right?... View the Post