Last night, I sewed on the binding to my table runner. Then I got the bright idea to iron the binding to bend over the edge. I hope that make sense. So far it’s been easier to sew. I’ll have to try this trick on a bigger quilt. The table runner will be done in a couple of days.

Here in Utah, meteorologically, winter includes the months of December, January, and February. Technically, the coldest 90 days run from November 21 to about February 21. So by the end of February, I start to look for signs of Spring. This morning on my way to the car, I notice my favorite sign. Tulips! I’ve been watching for a couple of days. I think these sprouted out the ground within the last 48 hours. I [...]

As you might guess, I’m not thrilled about the color. A nice mauve from the ’80s. Regardless, I’ve decided to work with it. It fits in the room and our money can go to a million other home improvement/decorating needs. The list is endless. I figure as long as I stick to browns and beiges and avoid blue altogether, the room will look OK. Then the browns and beiges will transition to any other color [...]

After making a pencil cup for a friend, I set about to make my own. Only I couldn’t make just one for myself. I needed four. The fourth one is there. I promise. It just didn’t quite make it into the photo. I decided to share the construction details. So you too can make your own pencil cup. Really, this is a simple project that anybody could do. Supplies: 1 pint paint can (Go to [...]

A week ago, I had grand plans for multiple posts during the week. Those plans went out the window when work sucked all the energy and time from my life. I wish I was the type of person that could go and go and go like the energizer bunny, but I’m not. I’ve never been a one to have a lot of stamina. I wish I was. I would do so much. (sigh) Well enough [...]

It only took me about five minutes into the movie before I decided I wanted everything Coraline. All the creativity kept my brain turning and turning. I think it has yet to turn off. The movie accomplished the amazing feat of being creative in its own realm and inspiring me to creative in my own realm. I have to admit I think it’s so cool that people can eek out a living making miniature sweaters [...]