Over the summer I was busy cleaning out my sewing room--it was bad. The cupboards were bulging and fabric was everywhere. It took a few weeks, but now that the organization is back I feel like I am ready for some fall sewing! As I was cleaning, some of the first things I came across were some vintage and antique quilts that were never finished or needed repairs. So, early in the summer cleaning process I spent some time mending them. Each one needed its own care--repairing little holes in ... View the Post
Whole Wheat Bread Recipe
We have been trying to eat a bit healthier during the quarantine through simple steps....adding in more veggies and making our own bread. I am the very first to admit that I am not always a wheat bread fan. (It can be so gummy and cardboard tasting sometimes! I am a wimp.) But this recipe is not those things at all---it is delicious! Here's how you make it: Whole Wheat Bread Recipe 1 1/2 T instant yeast2 cups of hot tap water1/4 cup of sugar1/8 cup of applesauce2 1/2 T vegetable oil1/2 ... View the Post
15 Charities to Sew For
Throughout this week we are focusing on sewing up some items for strangers. And today is a list of 15 charities to sew for, where you can donate these items! Remember it doesn't have to be big....even one small item can bring hope and love to someone else. Hopefully there is a charity that catches your eye and inspires you to sew! 15 Charities to Sew For 1. Little Dresses for Africa Little Dresses for Africa distributes little dresses made of pillow cases throughout many parts of ... View the Post
25 Ways to Mend your Neighborhood or Community
25 Ways to Mend your Neighborhood or Community This week we are talking about mending our neighborhoods and I love the idea of after we have reached out to our family that we are starting to reach out to others. I think the biggest thing to remember is to start small....it doesn't need to overwhelm any of us. Just whatever you are doing this week, think of a small way it can be multiplied into something for someone else. A Bread Story My favorite bread recipe (it's linked below) ... View the Post
25 Ideas to Mend your Home
"The ache for home lives within all of us." Maya Angelou "Have nothing in your house that you do not know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful." William Morris "There is nothing like staying at home for real comfort." Jane Austen "Love begins at home." Mother Teresa "Home is the nicest word there is." Laura Ingalls Wilder "Home isn’t a place, its a feeling." Cecelia Ahern We have been doing a series on our blog called The Art of Homemaking for many years now and it has ... View the Post
Virtual Quilt Market–Bloom and Grow Fabrics
We are so excited to be taking part in Riley Blake Design's Virtual Quilt Market and to announce our next fabric collection called Bloom and Grow. Growing up both Elizabeth and liZ read and reread “The Secret Garden” by Frances Hodgson Burnett. We were enamored with the tale of young Mary seeking “a bit of earth” to tend and in the process discovering not only a secret garden but also the joy and power that comes with the love of family and friends. “And the secret garden bloomed ... View the Post
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