There is a quote from a book written by Barry Lopez called "Crow and Weasel" that says, "Sometimes a person needs a story more than food to stay alive." I love that quote. I have it hanging in our family work room. And I believe it...stories are like magic. They can teach lessons, change moods, preserve histories, and help us see things from a different perspective. My husband says if given the choice to buy food or books I'd choose books every time. (And he is right! Books last ... View the Post
Idle Wild
Hello! Today we are happy to have been asked to be a part of Pattern Anthology's Idle Wild Fabric Tour! Idle Wild is Pattern Anthology's first fabric collection with Riley Blake Designs and it comes in four different patterns that are only printed on knit!!! Today I picked the floral pattern (which I love) and in the black and grey color wave to make a maxi skirt for myself for fall. The maxi skirt is from the pattern that we released last month. (You can download the FREE PDF ... View the Post
Tools for the Beginning Quilter or Seamstress
Hello! Today as a part of our month long series "Teach the One" we wanted to share some tools that are perfect for the beginning quilter or seamstress. Not having the proper tools can make the sewing and quilting process difficult and can frustrate those who are just beginning to sew. So having a few of the right tools on hand can make all of the difference. And as you will see the tools aren't many, super expensive, or hard to find. ... View the Post
Girl’s Guide to DIY Fashion Book
Several weeks ago Rachel from Pins and Needles asked if we like to receive a copy of her new book, Girl's Guide to DIY Fashion (affiliate link) and since I have a 10-year old who is wanting to learn to sew quite badly, I thought it would be the perfect way to get some sewing lessons in this summer. And it has been! The first couple of weeks we had the book I was super busy with deadlines so Hannie read, and planned all the things that she wanted to make first. I even found her up late one ... View the Post
Crocs for summer…
Recently I got a fun package in the mail... some new Crocs for summer! When I picked up the box the first thing that I noticed was that it was ridiculously light... and I wondered if I had been sent some of the shoes I had looked at for Grace instead of the wedges that I had ordered for myself from Crocs new Spring/Summer 2015 line. But when I opened it up I was pleasantly surprised to find my shoes safely snuggled inside! And they were just as cute as I hoped they would be... plus light... ... View the Post
Cute Cactus Picks
Recently I have been loving my little cacti and have an entire army of them around my house with most of them hanging out in my entry way. They look so cheerful all lined up there on the table where I come and go everyday that I thought it would be fun to have them all giving my visitors little greetings. ... View the Post