Our newest fabric collection "Pumpkin Spice" is out and shipping now! So while we are trying to beat the heat outside of July, let's sew up some cozy fall things and dream of all the wonders of fall--pumpkins, leaves, hay rides, apple cider and more. Pumpkin Spice is a blend of all the warmth of fall--the rich browns, the sage greens, velvety oranges and mustards mixed with the perfect amount of cream to tie it all together into such a fun collection. The cozy warmth of autumn is in the ... View the Post
School’s Out: One Teachers End of the Year Feelings
School's Out: One Teachers End of the Year Feelings....or....a better name for this post might be "If you have teacher friends, be nice to them, they probably aren't ok." I teach junior high....and school just let out for summer vacation. The Wednesday before school ended was "Yearbook Day". I spent the morning in final IEP meetings, signing yearbooks, and then it was time.... ...it was my turn. I was 1 of 5 teachers sacrificed to the dunk tank in the back parking ... View the Post
What is the Difference Between Ice Cream, Frozen Custard, Gelato, Frozen Yogurt, Sorbet and Sherbet?
What is the Difference Between Ice Cream, Frozen Custard, Gelato, Frozen Yogurt, Sorbet and Sherbet? Let's find out! Summer is on it's way which means: 'tis the season for frozen treats! And, not only do I love me some frozen treats but between all the stress and sadness at my home over the past year I've had more than my fair share of them...on the couch, late at night, after a long day at the hospital. But....don't feel bad...I have no regrets about my frozen dessert ... View the Post
Schwa Happens
Schwa Happens What is schwa you ask? Well....I'll tell you. A schwa is an empty vowel in an unaccented syllable within a word. Huh? Ok...ummmm...lemme try again. A schwa is a vowel that doesn't make the sound it is expected to inside a word. This makes the words they are included in both hard to sound out and hard to spell....especially for those just learning, or struggling, to read and write. Here is a simple example: Alive The A makes the "uh" sound not a ... View the Post
How to Cook a Turnip…and Why You Would Want To!
How to Cook a Turnip...and Why You Would Want To! Turnips are adorable. Even if I didn't like to eat them I'd still grow them in my garden just because they are so darn cute! Maybe it's the colors that I love so much...the violet, magenta, and emerald shades running together and fading to a bright white. Whatever it is I think they are fantastic. So let's talk turnips! First of all turnips are good for you. Here's why: Turnips are one of a variety of cruciferous ... View the Post
A Baby Quilt from Great Grandma
A Baby Quilt from Great Grandma Three years ago my family went on a magical vacation...a really really magical vacation...with my parents, my siblings, and their families. We spent some time on the Yucatan Peninsula touring through a list of the most fascinating ancient structures, seriously incredible cenotes, and some unique and colorful small towns. I have so many wonderful memories from this trip...biking through a rainforest, climbing temple steps, swimming in dark underground ... View the Post
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