Every Friday night we have a pizza, treat and movie night with our family. It's one of those traditions that I don't know how much longer it will last as they grow up and become teenagers...so for right now I am holding onto it for as long as I can. We usually order out pizza (but sometimes do homemade) and then a treat. I am all for easy treats for movie night and these cookies fit that bill. They are gooey and chocolately inside and you can add anything you want into them--I usually add ... View the Post
Be Steady and Well-Ordered (An Art of Homemaking Post)
Recently I ran across this quote and I loved it. It was the perfect inspiration that came at the perfect time. ... View the Post
Sewing Snippets
Have your kiddos started school yet? It's been a whirlwind around here...new schools, new schedules and I am feeling a bit frazzled. I know I will get it under control but it's going to take awhile. So, sewing was kind of taking a back seat last week's craziness. But, the good news is....that kindergarten starts up this week and I am hoping to catch a few minutes of sewing time throughout the week. I have been missing it! The only project I have gotten done in the last little while is ... View the Post
Little Big Stuff Book Review
We had the pleasure of meeting Michelle Jensen of Mixi Heart at Quilt Market this last spring where we were chatting all things quilting and long-arming....and she was kind enough to give us an advanced copy of her new book Little Big Stuff which is a delightful new sewing book. We saved it until now to blog about because it is now available to everyone and we don't just have to enjoy it for ourselves. You can find the book HERE (affiliate link) for under $14 dollars which is a great deal too ... View the Post
How to Make Giant Tassels
Today we want to show you a quick way to make some fun over sized yarn tassels. They are great for parties, kids room decor or even to decorate a playhouse or a teepee! We have paired them in so many ways....I love how versatile they are. Materials: cotton yard (or any yarn of your choosing), piece of cardboard 11" tall (I used a manilla folder), and scissors. ... View the Post
THE Art of Homemaking
Almost every Tuesday we post about "The Art of Homemaking"...but when and why did we start doing this? Wellllll......around 6 years ago (about the same time we started this blog) I ran across a book at a thrift store entitled "The Art of Homemaking" and I HAD to buy it. Not, necessarily because of my love for the art of homemaking but for the kitschy illustrations I found inside the book and because I saw a quotation written within it's pages that said, "BEAUTY IS A DUTY" and I thought it ... View the Post
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