Yes, I’ve done it again, I’ve found something new to make. A kind woman at church gave me the bag of yarn to make prayer shawls, as I mentioned in last week’s post. But, she also gave a bag for me. I knew she put in cotton yarn for the washcloths I crochet. I didn’t…
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WIP Wednesday–Combination
Yes, I missed a week yet again. Just another of those week’s where I felt that I didn’t have enough to show to write up a post. I’ve been busy since last Wedneday and my WIP’s are moving along. Let’s look at my to-do list from 2 week’s ago. Finish current jigsaw puzzle–still not done,…
Frugal Friday with Marsha–Grocery Basics
Grocery basics have been on my mind for a long time. I am curious as to what you consider to be your grocery basics. That meaning the foods that you try to make sure to always have on hand. Here is my list: Milk Bread Cheese Eggs Salad dressing Mayonnaise Cereal Onion Lunch Meat Ovaltine…
WIP Wednesday–Rugs
Let’s look at the to-do list from 2 weeks ago, as once again I missed doing a post last week. Finish quilting the Arkansas Crossroads quilt, and get the binding sewn on my machine. –This is on hold as I had bobbin issues and lost motivation due to having so much ripping to do. Get…
Loom & Table-Easy Care Tablecloths & Napkins–Review
More than ever, people are focused on entertaining guests at home and elevating their interior decor, but too often their ambiance is dampened by pulling and tugging at an ill-fitting tablecloth. Fret not, the search for custom-fit table linens is finally over, thanks to Loom & Table, a newly direct-to-consumer supplier of quality-crafted linens which previously exclusively supplied…
WIP Wednesday–Moving Along
I had to babysit grandchildren several days, but despite that, I feel like I am moving along. Let’s look at last week’s to-do list to see how I did. Get a good start on quilting Arkansas Crossroads quilt. –I feel like I do have a good start. Get at least 4 more covered notebooks done…
WIP Wednesday–A Week Behind
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…
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…
