On occasion I get busy with other things and go without picking up my needles for a while. Then one morning I get inspired and I can't wait til the evening when I can sit down and stitch!I had an idea to make a wash cloth pocket for my soaps after using one and losing it in the … [Read more...] about Picking up the needles again…
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Baby Stitching
I wish I could tell you that it was my babe, but it's not. This is for a family member who's sweet one was born just Saturday on my Dumplin's special day. Carlie Jean turned 9 and her baby cousin Eva (pronounced E-va) was born that morning in Brussels!I wanted it to be … [Read more...] about Baby Stitching
Rainy day fun
It has been very, very rainy around here as of late. Rainy days are nice though because they can get you to do some projects that you have been meaning to do for a while. I have been thinking that these ole coffee cans that we use for our compost buckets could use a little … [Read more...] about Rainy day fun
Soapmaking 101
Good Morning! I am going to attempt to show you somewhat step by step how to make soap. With permission from my friend Ashlee to share the recipe that she shared with me. First off you need to gather all your materials. OilsScaleStainless Steel Stock PotStainless Steel … [Read more...] about Soapmaking 101
Soap making!
If you have ever wanted to try your hand at soap making, I am here to tell you... DO IT! It is wonderfully fun, perfectly safe (when you use precautions) and absolutely addictive!The above picture is my second batch of soap. I have lovingly named it Cafe au Lait, because of the … [Read more...] about Soap making!
