Spring Cleaning Checklist

I created a printable checklist for you all for spring cleaning! It details what I do in each room. The checklist is awesome because you can slide it into some page protectors, then use dry erase markers to mark through what's finished. In this way, you're able to keep track of what's been done. My …

A New Kitchen Gadget

One gadget to rule them all.... Well, not really. I replaced several gadgets with one Instant Pot last week. Amazon has a special day in July called "prime day" and man, the deals are great! I have been looking at this instant pot, an electric pressure cooker, for almost a year. I was scared of …

Kitchen Time Saving Tips

With busy schedules, often taking us in the opposite direction of home, we need quick meals. We're in a busy season of life, and I bet some of you are too. Even if you just don't love prepping meals, some of these tips will help you to prep less often! Here's what we've learned works …

Front Door Painting

This has been the sad state of my front door for at least three years. When we bought the house we loved the structure, the interior light (aka sunshine!), and the pretty architectural details. The colors, much like the front door, were not our style, to say the least. But the rooms are just the …

Homeschool Planning

This time every summer, I get serious about planning our next year of homeschool. Since I teach two different grades, and they aren't the same ones every year, it's not an automated thing. I have to study each year to be ahead of my students, but I have the unique advantage of knowing what they …

Another 82nd Airborne Quilt

I recently received a commission project to make an 82nd Airborne quilt. It's going to be so lovely! The colors on this one really sing, don't you think?

Making Vanilla Extract

Now is the time to start your homemade vanilla extract! It's mid-year. The back to school aisles are full of supplies, and the lists are posted for what's needed in a few short weeks. Once school starts, the Christmas holiday will be right around the corner! Making your own vanilla takes a while, in fact, …

Debating the Farmer’s Wife 1930’s Quilt

One of the quilts I started (and did not finish) last year was The Farmer's Wife 1930's Sampler Quilt! Here's one of my favorite blocks, #54 Magnolia. Most of my blocks thus far, a whopping 65, came from The Farmer's Wife 1930's Sampler book. However, some of them came from the other books pictured. There …

Organic Quilting

"Organic" seems to be a hot button word and topic lately. From baby clothing to vegetables, organic is the new "fresh" and "natural"! While I don't usually jump on bandwagons (because the driver forgets to steer), this is one trend in which I can easily participate! Several of my favorite fabrics are coordinating organic cottons. …

Happy Independence!

I'm so thankful our forefathers saw the need to be revolutionary! Sometimes, even in the best country on the planet, we need to do things a little differently. If you follow the crowd, you may not end up where you want to be! Here's to independence and freedom! Happy Independence Day to you all!

Because Finishing Quilts is Fun

Have you been asking yourself lately why you quilt? Maybe the post a few days ago has you thinking about the reasons why you've chosen quilting or sewing as your hobby! Many times, we quilt because of the finished product. Not only is the process like a great puzzle that we get to design and …