Next April my dear Grandma “Jingles” will turn 90. Given that I don’t like to be rushed when planning a big event I called her and mentioned that I was interested in hosting a celebration to mark this milestone. To my surprise, she didn’t fight me. On the contrary, she became as giddy as a girl celebrating her Sweet 16. In the past few weeks, we have phoned back and forth with various ideas. One thing she really wanted? A coral pink-themed party. Longtime readers know that I get my love for the ... View the Post
Strawberry Fields Forever Craft
In last month's Country Living I saw some darling strawberry sachets. It brought back a sweet memory of my grandmother who had a similarly styled pincushion. So I decided to give a berry good try in making one myself. Here is the Strawberry Fields Forever Craft. Strawberry Fields Forever Craft I did not like my first prototype AT ALL! The Country Living sachet had two unhemmed stars masquerading as leaves. I found that since I hadn’t used fray check (a liquid applied to the fabric to stop ... View the Post
A Low Cost Makeover For Summer
The thermometer here in Phoenix has already climbed into the low 100’s. Somehow the dark linen slipcovers and heavy silk drapes I had in my front room made it seem even hotter. After a trip to the coast of Brittany (France), I was eager to recreate the stripes and flowers that were so favored there. A Low Cost Makeover For Summer. A Low Cost Makeover For Summer First up, four cream-colored antique sheet panels I found in Paris replaced the topaz silk drapes. I brought in a sweet wagon I ... View the Post
Wonder Woman Doesn’t Exist
Wonder Woman doesn’t exist. It’s true. Heaven help me I’ve tried to uphold the myth, but reality has evil forces working against me. Wonder Woman Doesn’t Exist School is out for the summer and I am now lassoing children 24/7. I think they might be winning. Do you ever feel tied up? I am the chief source of entertainment and primary chauffer for events such as vacation bible school, trips to the library, play dates, tennis and art lessons. Do you feel like you spend your life in the ... View the Post
Vintage Pillowcase Apron Tutorial
About three years ago I had seen a darling apron made from vintage pillowcases. I put the image into my style file and there it sat until this last weekend. Here is a Vintage Pillowcase Apron Tutorial. Vintage Pillowcase Apron Tutorial In cleaning out my sewing closet I came across my great grandmother's handiwork and decided that there would never be a better time than the present to create my own apron. I decided to videotape my efforts so that I could create a tutorial for you. If you ... View the Post
Springtime Craft Lamb Shadowbox
I spent last Saturday in the company of some pretty crafty women. The delightfully talented Meri hosted a shadowbox tutorial class. I had decided I wanted a springtime shadow box and this was my Springtime Craft Lamb Shadowbox. Springtime Craft Lamb Shadowbox I loved this sweet vintage lamb figurine so much! Here you can see a bit more inside the box. The truly wonderful thing about this class was that each woman’s personality was able to come shining through ... View the Post
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