Another One Joins the Bird World
Two years ago I talked my sister into moving closer to me, into a slightly less urban area than she was used to. It has been fun for me to get her take on the wildlife she has encountered!
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Coverlets in the American Civil War
A kind reader, Benecio Machado, made me aware of Civil War photographs that clearly show handwoven coverlets. He was asking what books I would recommend for learning about the coverlets of that era. As it turned out, he is a historic reenactor, with the Liberty Rifles, a group that portrays the common fighting man and […]
A Scrappy Tool, and an Amazing Resource
It is ScrapHappy Day, the 15th of the month, when we spotlight our scrappy projects. Scrap Project This month I finally constructed a proper design wall, of two insulation board panels covered with gray flannel. Our ceilings are low and I had to trim about 6 inches off the tops of the insulation boards. I […]
ScrapHappy May 2024 — A Vintage Top is Finally Quilted
It has been seven years since I bought this scrappy vintage top, and I finally got it hand-quilted. I estimate it took me at least 60 hours, and I did very minimal quilting, just around the inner circle, the flower shape, and then a big X through the block. I quilted around the borders of […]
Smiles from the Blockbuster Book Haul
Sorting through the books and magazines from my recent auction haul, I have found some wonderful things that I hope will bring a smile to your face. I love the colors, the poses, and above all, the hair styles! You can click on the images to see a larger version.
Blockbuster of a Book Haul
I live near about 4 million other people, and it turns out, a lot of them have recently inherited a house and they want it cleaned out to sell. Rather than hire a pricey crew to haul everything away, they hire a firm to run an online auction. They may not make a lot of […]
