Anytime I have a child in my life who wants to learn to sew, I am all for it. The story behind the why? When I was a child, we had an old Singer treadle machine and a decrepit Brother machine. Neither of which I had any clue how to use. My Mom wasn't exactly… Continue reading Learning To Sew Kits For Children
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Urban Homesteading: Building A Simple Hoop House
During the long and very hot summer, it was always in the corner of my mind that I needed to think about my garden and fall, unless I wanted to roll up the growing and call it a year. So out of that came these DIY hoop house projects: I came across a copy of… Continue reading Urban Homesteading: Building A Simple Hoop House
DIY Wool Felt Crowns
DIY Wool Felt Crowns, a project you can make simple or be elaborate with. I chose to make it with two colors, one a felted color, the other a solid. While I used a sewing machine, this can be sewed by hand if you have the patience. It would be pretty as well top stitched… Continue reading DIY Wool Felt Crowns
How Does My Garden Grow – Late Spring Checkin
It's June 2nd...and wow! When I stop and look at my gardens....it is simply amazing. I created it! It hasn't been easy work (it's filthy, sweaty and dirty, right?) but the satisfaction is huge. Nasturtiums from seed take a while, but it is SO worth it!These are the Alaska Mix. Pretty and edible. Lupine coming… Continue reading How Does My Garden Grow – Late Spring Checkin