In progress
I have little stacks of fabric all over my kitchen table right now. I’m pretty sure we’ll be eating dinner at the counter for the next few weeks. I have more than one project in the works, but this quilt…
Month September 2010
Crazy for Zig Zags
I created this zig zag pillow tutorial for a guest post on Ucreate a while back, but I wanted to share it here as well. Not long ago, I was strolling through Anthropologie online and noticed a wonderful zig zag…
Curry in a Hurry
I love to cook when I have time to relax and enjoy the process of cooking. But busy weeknights can be challenging for me. Slowly I’ve been adding some quick and easy meals to my recipe box, things I can…
Coming and goings
It’s the first full day of autumn today and life is so busy around our home. This time of year means lots of soccer games, lessons and activities, and plenty of homework. Aren’t those raspberries a lovely sight? The fall…
Rise and Shine Dishtowel Tutorial
Whenever a new season rolls around, I love to give my kitchen a lift by hanging up a new dishtowel. It’s a small thing, but it’s always a welcome change. When I spotted the Farmdale fabrics from Alexander Henry at…
Ode to Tasty Kitchen
OK, not really an “Ode”… because I vaguely remember an Ode having things like a strophe… or something like that… (sincerest apologies to my beloved Humanities teacher Miss Lees) Tasty Kitchen! I’ve been wanting to write a little tribute for…
In the Toilet
Fair warning friends, this post is in the toilet. I must admit to having a few self doubts about spending so much time writing and thinking about the inside of a toilet bowl… but a shining clean bathroom is something…
I Love Lucy
I’m on my way to the State Fair today with the 3rd Grade. I know it will be a day filled with cows, pigs and sheep. And counting 3rd graders. So in lieu of a post, here’s a quote that’s…
Peach Cobbler
A recipe this easy should not be this good. But it is. Peaches are in season here in Utah, and that means I’m in heaven. I love to eat them raw. And I love peaches for dessert. Peach Pie is…
Make Do and Mend: Patching a Knee
I have been thinking of writing a series of posts on mending for a while. Last year, I wrote about how to mend jeans with a rip in the rear… that really rolls off the tongue…. which was practical, but…
Night Owl Bag is in the Pattern Shop
The Night Owl Bag is now available in my Pattern Shop. It’s such a nice, big, roomy bag. It’s perfect for loading up all your favorite things for your next overnight adventure. It’s also easy to carry, even for little…
Rolling Pin Advice
Today is my Wedding Anniversary. I can hardly believe it…. how fast time has flown. It seems like yesterday we were two kids getting married. I don’t think I knew what to expect all those years ago, as a young…