2019, Joy, Grief, Handwork, Production

Amidst some not-so-great times, this past year 2019 yielded more time for me to craft.  I finished my last homeschooling duties in June (bittersweet), one of my kids moved out (very bittersweet), my husband and I celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary (yay), my father died (sad), and two friends died (sad).  Actually, right after our…

Master Bedroom Renovation

I renovated our master bedroom during the summer!  We have lived in this nearly fifty-year-old house for fifteen years, and this is the first chance we've had to do work like this.  The carpeting was I-don't-know-how-many-years old (dusty pink and gross), some of the wall corners had mold from before we had the roof replaced,…

Fun Decor and Fabrics

I keep scrolling on the internet, reading stories about how one of my favourite bloggers/writers touched people's lives.  She had a far bigger impact than I realized.  I sure will miss her blogs, books, and snarky comments online when challenged by power-hungry leaders who probably felt threatened by her bravery and intellect.  All that reading today makes me think,…

New Thrifty Home Decor Projects

As always, I continue to dream up new projects or finish ongoing ones!  Here are the latest of my thrifty home decor projects. Remember a couple of YEARS ago when I started making crocheted beaded edge blue snowflakes?  Finally, here is the finished banner they were intended for.  I did use five shades of blue…

First Time Project: Canvas Slipcover For Couch

Last summer I heard about a free sectional couch (yes, from a clean home) being put to a curbside, and it was in good condition.  It was hauled into a garage for us, and my husband picked it up a few days later.  I'd been wanting a sectional couch for awhile, simply because it would…

Personal Sewing and Knitting Projects Again!

I seem to be making a lot of personal and gift projects these past few months!  I have some craft show projects on the go, too, such as in the last photo of this post (and I'll post more photos as those projects are finished); but making personal projects has been fulfilling, too. First up…

Updating With Home Projects

Hello!  Long time, no hear; I know.  For me, craftwise, 2016 was somewhat of a writeoff.  I made the decision back in May that I would not be participating in craft shows last year.  I needed to tend to some family and personal matters and just didn't have the steam to prepare for shows for…

Colourful Eclectic Style Pillow Cushion Covers!

I'm excited to show you a bunch of photos today!  This past week I finished making ten colourful eclectic style pillow cushion covers for a interior design makeover project I volunteered to help with.  Two women who were spearheading this project for the big entryway at St. John's United Church of Fall River asked me…