Finished Dresses
The dresses I've been working on... Would anyone like a quick lesson on how to put lace on the bottom of dresses? I always used to hem. I don't anymore..…
Plackets Made Easy
Plackets are made easy in just a few steps. A placket is simply a strip of fabric for an opening in a garment that will be joined in some way -…
Love Covers All
Yesterday one of the verses that was given was Proverbs 10:12. I am a KJV lady all the way, it can be a challenge to read at times, but Lord…
Mini Pizzas
For many years, Friday night has been the night we make pizza. We have hardly tarried from this tradition for as long as I can remember. However, sometimes we just…
Inside the Smocked Sewing Case
Just a rough take of the inside of the sewing case. Still have some ends to tie up or sew up! This project will be in our spring issue. I'm…
The Story
The article is much longer than this, so I thought I would post the part of her brother's situation, for the full article go to the link in the previous…
A Challenge
I used to love Elisabeth Elliot's program Gateway to Joy. Today I ran across one of her shows that talks about something that we have been focusing on, forgiveness. Isn't…
What Color Do Our Children See?
A short story has come to mind.. I went to check on the children outside one day and caught little Zoe running out of our neighbor's garage, out of breath,…
Whole Grain Oatmeal Cookies
Good morning to all! I thought I would post a recipe this morning. Our family loves nuts, especially pecans. Last week, a friend of mine sent me a whole box of…
Forgiveness: Part II
Having some thoughts this morning.. Do you forgive easily? On the spot, take the apology, no questions asked, no rehashing of events, no accusing, wipe the slate clean, forgive? Do…
Smocking Preview | Favorite Spelt Bread
Here's a smocking preview of a project for Seasons at Home Magazine, and our favorite Spelt bread recipe. Isn't smocking pretty? I love hand sewing. It only took me a…
Can We Remedy Being Miserable Offenders?
Can We Remedy Being Miserable Offenders? If you haven't read the works of Elisabeth Elliot, you are missing some great encouragement. I'm not one to have a load of 'other'…