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…
WIP Wednesday–Retreat Next Week!
I’m so excited that there is finally a quilt retreat next week!! It’s been way too long. We decided to do middle of the week, and 3 days. 3 days because it’s been so long since we’ve gotten to have a retreat. We will be doing Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. I won’t be doing a…
Sweepstakes Saturday
This week you can enter to win gift cards, vacations, cash, books, and more. Just check out the sweepstakes and blog giveaways that I am highlighted below. Sweepstakes: Win $25,000 Cash in the Heinz Art of the Burger Contest Win $3,000 in Vrbo Vacation Rental Accommodations Win a of a Kubota Residential Mower or Sub-Compact…
The Many Uses of 20 Mule Team Borax
Let’s start with the facts: 20 Mule Team Borax is a 100% natural mineral from the earth.Borax is the common name for sodium tetraborate, which is a naturally occurring substance produced by the perpetual evaporation of seasonal lakes.Nothing is added–no phosphates, chlorine or other chemicals. Over 85% of homes have what is called “hard water” which…
