January: January of 2021 started off strong with the completion of a multiple mend to a co worker’s coat. Mostly though the month was filled with projects that hadn’t been completed, such as DIL’s Christmas gift and the repair to the sewing machine cabinet’s drawers. old rotten shed shed partially removed kitchen window with a… Continue reading 2021 – Year in Review
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Workbasket – Been A Little Busy
Previously DW's Christmas Stocking Growing up we always had velveteen stockings. That is why I chose this yarn. As I was finishing the stocking, DW asked who it was for. I told him it was for him! He was surprised and seemed pleased. Kobe wanted to knit too. He said it was super hard with… Continue reading Workbasket – Been A Little Busy
At Home – Spice Jar/Rack update
Some time ago (2005 I think) I came across a homemaking blog (title of which is lost to time). The article that caught my attention was about making the spice rack pretty. I jumped right into the project wholeheartedly. I ordered empty spice jars and labels. Choose a label design that I liked and got… Continue reading At Home – Spice Jar/Rack update
Workbasket – After Christmas
Previously... It has been a long time and I have missed you all. Every spare moment, I was working on Christmas gifts. Even going so far as taking time off work. It seems like projects always take 2+ times more time than I think it will to complete. Part of the extended project time was… Continue reading Workbasket – After Christmas
Workbasket – Quilt finished
And by finished, I mean that it has been bound and labelled. Good thing I had Pixie to help with this project Previous Workbasket The knit Harry Potter blanket is coming along! All the way through the first side-border. It was now time to work-in the many loose ends that were hanging out making a… Continue reading Workbasket – Quilt finished