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The Art of Homemaking· Thoughts

2015 Word of the Year: Araneae

Last month we were asked by the SNAP CONFERENCE to share our word for 2015 over on their site. The word I chose was "Araneae". I know....it's not even a verb...but after a lot of thinking I realized it was the only word that I could pick for this year...and if you are wondering why that is you can read on. ... View the Post

Quilting· Quilts· Riley Blake· Tutorials

Black and White Modern Baby Quilt

This tutorial was originally posted on Riley Blake Designs last month, but it really is one of my favorite things as of late!  I have actually made two more with the same colors and designs in  lap sizes (just add two more rows!) and they are gifted to their homes already. I also love the black and white modern baby quilt because it is gender neutral and makes a darling play mat or a toddler bed quilt as well.  And if you have never made a plus quilt---they are simple and fast and you can have ... View the Post

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What’s Going On Around Here?!?

Since the beginning of the year we've made a lot of changes...well...maybe not so  much changes as they are additions and today we just wanted to go over them just in case you missed any.   Let's start with Our Quilt Block of the Month: The first Monday of each month we are sharing a tutorial showing how to make various quilt blocks and then through out the month we will sprinkle in posts where we have used that kind of block both in quilting and sewing projects.  In January we ... View the Post

Cooking

Chocolate Sour Cream Bundt Cake Recipe

I was trying to come up with a dessert a couple of weeks ago for a family dinner and remembered this sour cream bundt cake that I used to make from a cake mix.  But I am on a homemade kick as of late (love homemade!) and decided that I wanted to try to make it from scratch. And the result?  I am telling you it was WAYYYYY better.  Like I am drooling typing out this post better.  It was so moist and chocolately and for breakfast the next morning was even better than the night before.  (That's my ... View the Post

The Art of Homemaking

The Art of Homemaking: On Guard

Recently my kids have been on a Robin Hood watching binge...so the movie is playing all the time in the background of whatever we are doing...and the other day I over heard something I'd never paid attention to before.  It was the phrase, "On Guard". Before Robin Hood attacks his opponent he always puts them on alert by shouting "On Guard!"  And not only does Robin Hood afford that luxury to his opponents but the bad guys even follow suit.  "On Guard!" they shout before swinging their ... View the Post