Yes, again I missed posting last week. Wednesday just got too busy! Let’s look at my to-do list from 2 weeks ago: Clean and organize another section of my room. –Still and always a work in progress. Finish the current jigsaw puzzle.–Just finished this last night. Work on selvage rug–not worked on at all. Continue…
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Frugal Friday with Marsha–Nickel and Dimed Book Review
For this week’s Frugal Friday post I am going to share a book review that I previously posted on my blogspot. Nickel and Dimed goes a long way in your thoughts on Frugal Living. Full title is Nickel and Dimed On (Not) Getting By in America by Barbara Ehrenreich ISBN 0-8050-6389-7Published by Owl Books. This is…
WIP Wednesday–Bad Batting
Bad batting—ugh! I have saved this big bag of batting just for the Arkansas Crossroads quilt. As you know, it’s been years since I started this quilt top. I’m sure I got the batting from a yard sale or estate sale. It’s called Cloud Loft. I don’t even know if they even still sell this…
WIP Wednesday–Slacking
Again I missed doing a post last week because I just didn’t have any progress to report. I thought of not doing a post this week for the same reason. I have done things—finished some double towel scarves, crocheted some dish scrubbies, finished the Fields of Green rug, made some doll blankets and pillows. All…
Frugal Friday with Marsha–Make Garbage Great By Tom Szaky and Albe Zakes Book Review
Last Friday I shared on crafting the frugal way. This week I want to share a book review that I previously posted on blogspot. Make Garbage Great tells lots of way to make good use of items that would normally be thrown away. I love things that are made like this. Enjoy the review! Fully…
Frugal Friday with Marsha–Frugal Crafting
Those of you that know me know that I have been very blessed with craft and sewing supplies being given to me. Someone cleans out their sewing room and give me their “scraps”…..someone cleans out theirs and thinks of me and something I make. A couple of times items have been donated to the sewing…
WIP Wednesday–Paused
I didn’t do a post last Wednesday because all sewing on my part was paused. I only worked on jigsaw puzzles. It was a great break, but I need now to get back to work. It was only 2 days ago that I finally took the project box out of my van with the quilt…
Sweepstakes Saturday
It’s been a hit or miss depending on how busy my Saturday is if I get this post in. I hope to not miss anymore. I know some of you enjoy entering sweepstakes and giveaways. I want to keep bringing you options to choose from. Today you can enter to win a grill, gift cards,…
Frugal Friday with Marsha–Free Magazine Subscriptions
I don’t know about you, but I would still rather hold and read a real magazine over reading one over a device. I have for you today a list of different magazines to choose from that you can have delivered to your mailbox for free. Some are e-delivered for those who enjoy them. Free Magazine…
WIP Wednesday–Retreat Report
First, let me see what I’ve gotten done since the retreat– I made a few sets of doll pillows to go with the doll blankets in my booth. I’ve crocheted several dish scrubbies to put in my booth. And, I sewed more green strips together for the Fields of Green rug. I also started a…
