Thursday, December 10, 2009


Finally found these 2 books an I give them thumbs up.

Monday, November 9, 2009


Well here it is finally completed dusty rose and white.

Monday, October 26, 2009

Making Hexegons


I taught myself how to make hexegons today for a nice crocheted afghan. I am a little slow but hope to complete it will keep you posted as I move along.

Saturday, October 24, 2009

The thrifty way to get your deer burger.

Is a grinder attachment for your kichen aid.


Everyone should have a grinder attachment for thier kitchen aid

Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Thrifty finds


Today I thrifted these candle molds for a mere dollar with hopes I could use them for soap.

I joined ravelry to try and get crocheting better we will see if it helps.
I thought I would try out a round dishcloth.

Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Charm pack table runner

Back of table runner

Front of table runner

Tuesday, October 6, 2009

A deli desk lunch bag
A fall table runner

Thursday, September 24, 2009

Awesome find

This one just speaks farmgirl. Both for four dollars. My best find so far.
A nine patch lap quilt. In mint condition just gave it a wash.

Wednesday, September 23, 2009

Books I thrifted yesterday which have shown me how to do some necessary altering. Do not let your serger win.


Two more serged shirts
. So fast to do on a serger why did I ever fear using it.

I purposely rethreaded so I would get over my fears.

Monday, September 21, 2009

Conquering the Serger

Second project a knit top.


First project a pair of flannel pajama pants.

Thursday, August 27, 2009

Some vintage tarot cards and gypsy fortune telling cards
A couple quilting books

Cookbooks dating back to 1949


Wednesday, July 1, 2009

Thursday, June 25, 2009


Here is the apron I made Linda for the Patriotic swap.

Friday, June 19, 2009

These new Japaneese craft books came out just lately written in english so I have been preoccupied reading.
I have been scooting down to lake since these and other ducklings hatched to make sure they are getting enough food.

Thursday, June 4, 2009

More fun finds a cow timer, A chicken wall pic with hooks to hang more aprons, and some cast iron utensils that you hang on wall.



These are the images on the vintage tablecloth I found. Very fun.



A teapot for beekeepers. I just love this teapot.

Wednesday, May 13, 2009

Crochet edging on flour sack tea towels

Pot holders


Hexegon quilt-Grandmothers Flower Garden -this will be completly done by hand -may take awhile-thinking of appliquing on squares of muslin each flower- these are all at different stages

While I am catching up on some deep cleaning these are some of the things I have been doing.

Tuesday, May 5, 2009

Clothes pin aprons

Apron 3 another style for clothespin apron for 2nd partner -has 4 pockets.
Sorry you have to tilt head to see. This one done for a swap.
Both are made from pics and drafted by me with no pattern,

Tuesday, April 21, 2009

Monday, April 20, 2009



Flowers finally!

Sunday, April 19, 2009

SourDough Bread


Yummy my first loaf of sourdough bread can't you just smell it!

Monday, April 13, 2009

A quilt top I am working on. I am thinking of putting borders around perhaps red, green and yellow.
A loom

Wednesday, March 25, 2009


Clothespin apron #1 The whole front is a pocket (floral fabric) Large pockets. This is a half apron.

Monday, March 23, 2009


A small purse. It has 4 pockets inside (put paper in pockets to distinguish them, and used a covered button on front.