I've worn myself out this weekend, and it will be an early night. It's been five months since my hubby passed away. It seems li...

"Bedtime Story Pillow". 12" x 16" Pattern link    It's a pillow top called "Bedtime Story". It's ...

You know how one thing leads to another and another, and before you know it, you're in a totally unexpected place? It all started wit...

 A few days after Fred was gone, when my house was still filled with family, my next door neighbor came over to tell me that they were m...

Something wonderful is happening in my garden! Spring is really, truly arriving.  This has been the longest, bleakest winter in my mem...

It's been months since I've published a new pattern, but my house is quiet - too quiet, and I have more time than I ever wanted. I p...

I came home from grocery shopping today, and I almost called out, "I'm home!" Almost, but I stopped myself. There was no o...

A jillion ideas for new mug rugs and wall hangings are bouncing around in my head, but nothing is actually taking hold. It happens now and t...

Christmas Eve is always hectic at my house. There are invariably a hundred and one last last minute things to accomplish. It's bad e...

 The Robe I did it! I rarely sew for myself, but I actually found the time to sew a new robe. Lovely, soft, warm flannel in beautiful turq...

Hooray! All eight of my Christmas place mats are finished! They really were quite easy and fast. I intentionally made them without binding f...