Mother’s Day Tea Party

I attended a Mother’s Day Tea Party with my Mother-in-Law.  She has 4, yes 4, sons.  I’m married to her eldest.  I’ve spent my whole marriage telling her: how much I love him;  how wonderful he is to me; and the kind and good things he does for...

Tablecloth Quilt?

I love this tablecloth.   It’s by Moda Home.  Bright, happy, spring colors.   So I sat on it…for about 3 years now.   When I came across it again recently, I thought about my friends, Carole Sue and Desiree.  They are my besties.   We’ve been through...

Spring Time

It’s spring time!  Wait…what happened to winter?  The day before yesterday it was fall! I have a new resolution.  My resolution is to write at least one short update daily…well, maybe 3 times a week. Today I’ll start with some of my newest...

I Love My Doilies

I love my Doilies!  Yes, those round, oblong, square, frilly or plain doilies that were hand crafted by women I love and loved (or by anyone for that matter).  Those resourceful women had more time than money and did not want to sit idle as they listened to the radio...

Shibori Fabric Dyeing

Shibori fabric dyeing sounds quite fancy doesn’t it?  I thought so when my friend, Tana Doss said she’d teach us how.  Of course, she knows the right dye brands, the best chemical recipe and the right process. The class included one yard of fabric and we...