When each of my girls have turned 5, I have bought them an 18″ doll for their birthday or Christmas. This year, I bought this doll for Elsa. Her older sister has this doll (also a Madame Alexander doll). I wanted a similar looking doll (one with brown hair and brown eyes) but one…
I’m thankful for the reminder of a friend that it’s not too late to pack a shoebox for Operation Christmas Child! Dropoff times are next week! Here are 100 Shoebox ideas for a boy 100 Shoebox ideas for a girl If you’re interested in packing a box for a child in need, you can find…
Today is Veteran’s Day. I am thankful for our veterans and all they have done for our country. What are you thankful for today?
Supplies: Polka dot fabric 15″ by 44″ Small piece of white fabric for collar Tiny bit of fusible interfacing for collar Pattern from A Closetful of Doll Clothes Bias tape or self-made bias from fabric to line the inside neckline of the dress Velcro, snaps, or buttons to close dress Tools: Sewing Machine Iron Sewing pins…
Today, I am thankful that my husband was able to go to two grocery stores for me. He was able to buy 10 lbs of chicken leg quarters for $2.90 (an unheard of price in this area!), 12 pounds of clementines for $12, 10 cans of evaporated milk for $10 ($1 a can), 60 pounds…
I’m thankful I was able to work on a gift today! I know I’m going slower because of my fall, but I am still determined to finish gifts this month. Here’s a preview of what I was working on today: What are you thankful for today?
I’m thankful today for good books to read, and the chance to step outside for a few minutes. What are you thankful for today?
Today I am thankful for the ability to be up and doing! While I am still healing and cannot sit, today I had the strength to get up and get some things done. After not being able to do much of anything the last two days, being out of bed for just a bit…
I’m thankful my husband was able to work from home today. It was a great blessing to me. What are you thankful for today?
Aprons are used every day at my house. They protect clothing from stains and holes while cooking, doing dishes, gardening, and other projects around the house. For this gift, I made Winter a new apron in her favorite color. Supplies: 1 yard of fabric 58″ wide thread to match existing apron to copy or…
I spent the day in bed today. I learned how much I do everyday, because I didn’t do it today. I’m grateful for the ralization that even when it seemed like I wasn’t getting much done, I was still getting many things done. What are you grateful for today?
Supplies: Tin Scissors Seam Ripper Felt Embroidery Thread Sewing needles Tools: Scissors Embroidery Thread Embroidery needle Pinking shears (optional) Sewing machine (optional; you can sew this by hand) Marking pen This was a quick project, except for the embroidery. It is very difficult to see through felt, even with a light table. I did…