On my journey to Becoming Jane, I had decided to make a dress that would be worn in the afternoon. This meant I would need a bonnet to go with it. Here is how you can Create a Regency Era Bonnet from a Modern Straw Hat. Inspiration There were several bonnet styles worn during the Regency Era. This is a Stovepipe Bonnet. It could be made simply of straw or covered in various fabrics and featured an elongated crown with a wide brim surrounding the face. A poke bonnet also featured a ... View the Post
A Bit of Fall for the Front Door
Do you hear that? The silence? That’s right, all is quiet on the cottage front because today is BACK TO SCHOOL! The day all mothers half dread and half adore. We had a very busy weekend preparing for this auspicious day. But I did sneak in one wee craft for the front door. A Bit of Fall for the Front Door. A Bit of Fall for the Front Door My friend Marty from A Stroll Thru Life is hosting a Fall Home Tour and has graciously invited me to join in the fun. It is scheduled for September 7th ... View the Post
Creating Covered Buttons and Other Delights with Vintage Fabric Scraps
I hope you all had a wonderful weekend. I am now smack dab in the middle of finals week in school. Creating Covered Buttons and Other Delights with Vintage Fabric Scraps. Creating Covered Buttons and Other Delights with Vintage Fabric Scraps Last week as I rearranged my office/sewing area I found myself looking at some wee bits of leftover fabric from the aprons I had recently made. I just couldn’t bear to toss the cheerful scraps into the bin. They are quite easy to make. I myself ... View the Post
Illustrated Faith
Are you ready to fall down a beautiful rabbit hole? Here is the gorgeous worked of Illustrated Faith. Illustrated Faith I adore the website Illustrated Faith. I have to say I was raised to have a healthy respect for the bible. You didn’t throw it around, step on it or drop it in any mud puddles. The good book was held in high esteem. I still remember the first time I witnessed, as a teenager, a bible in which the owner had underlined phrases, highlighted entire paragraphs, and wrote ... View the Post
Simple Abundance
I want to thank everyone who has left me such wonderful comments, tweets, and messages during this difficult time. While I am still currently in Minnesota I felt that it was appropriate to run this post, which was written prior to my Grandmother’s passing, as she was one of the most faithful women I have been blessed to know. Next Sunday as I light my Simple Abundance Advent candle I will think of her. Simple Abundance Black Friday is coming. Along with it, there will be mobs of ... View the Post
A Quick & Pretty Way To Keep Pests at Bay from Drinks
Just a quick holiday post with a fast and fun tip for protecting drinks while picnicking today. A Quick & Pretty Way To Keep Pests at Bay from Drinks. A Quick & Pretty Way To Keep Pests at Bay from Drinks Dig through your stash of doilies~ be they vintage or new. Select smaller sizes to fit over the top of a glass. Tatted doilies are perfect as the stitching allows you to add a fun straw to your drink. Voila! The perfect way to keep pests at bay! Enjoy your day! I’ll ... View the Post
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