My youngest daughter has requested a 'rubby pillow' for Christmas. Rubby pillows are pillowcases with embroidery. She rubs the pillow as she goes to sleep each night. One is on her bed right now and she has asked for a new one. :) I thought it would be nice to make one with a … [Read more...] about Christmas Stitching
Archives for November 2009
A gift for my Sister
The other day I showed you a sneak peek of a project I was working on. Well, last night I finished it and delivered it to my Sister this morning.It's an advent calendar with 25 pockets holding a treat for each of my precious little nephews, and a portion of the Scripture account … [Read more...] about A gift for my Sister
How to make 3-D Snowflakes
Yesterday after school time, I had plans for us to decorate the schoolroom with some crafts. We made the ever popular paper chain for the tree... and then we made something pretty nifty I wanted to share. 3D Snowflakes. First... start with 6 equal size squaresFold … [Read more...] about How to make 3-D Snowflakes
Quilled Snowflakes
Yesterday I came across a project that I just had to try out.It was inexpensive.It was a rather fast project.It had GREAT results.Love ALL those factors.Quilling. Have you tried it?Oh my, I really enjoyed it, although I need a different type of glue than what I used.I love to … [Read more...] about Quilled Snowflakes
Arts of Virtue~How to make Pumpkin Puree
Learning to do things ourselves, to make them healthier and more inexpensively. Remembering how our Grandmothers did things, with love and determination to stretch every penny. That's what my Arts of Virtue series is all about.Today we will make our own Pumpkin Puree.Let's … [Read more...] about Arts of Virtue~How to make Pumpkin Puree