This year Thanksgiving has brought me home to the area in Texas where I was born and raised. Seeing siblings is the best and spending time laughing and carrying on like we did as youngsters is great. We have been checking out the old haunts. It has been great. Today we spent part of theContinue reading “Thanksgiving adventures”
Monthly Archives: November 2019
Hodge Podge Day
I was looking thru a scrap book my Mother In Law had kept and found a magazine article about Christmas Gifts to make and give. This was from the 1945ish era. What a fun find. Thanksgiving is just around the corner and Hubby and I are going to celebrate with my siblings and their families.Continue reading “Hodge Podge Day”
Repairing an old quilt
I have an old comforter that was given to me by my Great Aunt. Her mother made it for her when she was in her early 20’s as a wedding gift. Going back into my genealogy this was about 1920’s. That era. She kept it on her bed until her husband died and then storedContinue reading “Repairing an old quilt”
More gift ideas.
WOW! Some days seem to drag by and other seem to fly don’t they? This week I need more hours in the day. No matter today I will give you a list of things that you can make for gifts. So hold on to your hats, here we go. Coasters, These are great to useContinue reading “More gift ideas.”
Leaves falling.
As I sit in my sewing room looking out the window I am seeing a sea of golds, browns, and reds. The Oak Tree in my front yard is over 30 feet tall and full of gold leaves. The wind is blowing from the south and I see the leaves falling and blowing. I amContinue reading “Leaves falling.”
Today a big day.
We have several things happening today. (1)Our Give A Way drawing, a (2)idea for Christmas, and (3)a photo of a vintage quilt I just finished quilting for a friend. I have only 18 days till we leave for our wonderful Thanksgiving with Family in Texas. So let’s get busy. So starting our count down isContinue reading “Today a big day.”