Since my last post about raising the funds for IVF, I’ve kicked in to fundraiser mode! I began sewing and painting like crazy for upcoming craft shows. Both shows have ended, and I am pleased with the results. I will continue to work on items that would make great Christmas gifts, in an effort to […]
Basic Utility Apron Tutorial
I recently had a custom order for a utility apron from a lady who works at a daycare. She was one of my son’s day care teachers when he was an infant. Ana wanted something she could wear at the school to keep a pen, gloves, and other items handy. This is what I came […]
Setting Goals with a Craft Show To Do List
A friend from the neighborhood Sewing Saturday group came by a few weeks ago to buy some fabric. She looked around in my sewing room and fabric storage room and asked “Do you ever get tired of sewing?” I laughed and told her “Of course not!” After giving it more thought, I suppose that statement […]
Operation Tarsha Baby Part 2: Fundraising for IVF
Before a person can begins IVF treatment, all costs have to be paid upfront. That’s a scary thought. I don’t know many (if any) people who have an extra $12,000-30,000 laying around! Depending on what medications the Veteran’s Affairs will cover for me, I estimate our procedure will cost $15,000. There are medical loans available […]
Etched Glass Treat Jar
My husband and I adopted an 8 month old black lab recently. He has been trying to train her to ensure she adapts well into our home with my son and our cats. So far she has been exceeding our expectations and has been a joy to have around. Since we haven’t had any dogs […]
Operation Tarsha Baby Part 1: Re-Lighting the Fire
Last weekend I attended a Baby & Toddler Expo as a vendor. I was excited to attend a local fair as a way to get my name out there and hopefully make some good sales. I thought it would be a great place to sell my baby quilts and accessories. The sales, really, could have […]
Chemo Quilts and Other Gifts for Cancer Patients
With October being National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, I thought it would be a good time to share some information in regards to chemo quilts. I have been thinking about writing this post for a few months, ever since I created a chart for determining quilt sizes. I wanted to know first hand from someone […]
Willow Radio Way Quilt
I just finished my first table runner this week, along with a tutorial for binding on the Simply Notable side of the house. I have been so busy with those posts that I almost forgot what this weekend was… I was invited to a “Sewing Saturday” get together with some ladies from my neighborhood. Evidently […]
15-Minute DIY Bean Bags
A few days ago I picked up a wooden bean bag game from a Facebook Yard Sale group. When I went to pick the game up, the seller told me the set did not come with bags. It wasn’t a deal breaker, but would have been nice to know ahead of time. Luckily, I had […]
Yellow and Gray Lap Quilt
As a quilter, few things bring me more joy than when one of my quilts is off to a new home. This week, a yellow and gray lap quilt will be going to Florida. I met the owners at church when I was stationed in Oklahoma. Our families quickly became friends. As all military families […]