Last night was the London Writers Society’s monthly meeting and I felt so good walking into that room full of strangers carrying my new writing tote. Isn’t it funny how something as simple as a fun new tote can give a person that little boost of confidence. There’s even been a new addition. The pencil case is made out of…
The first time I made my version of GF Cheesy Garlic Bread, we all agreed that they tasted a lot like the biscuits we used to get at Red Lobster but better. That got me wondering if I could adjust the recipe to make drop biscuits. I’ve made this quite a few times now and feel confident in sharing it.…
I’ve taken a bit of a computer break except for posting a couple of photos on Instagram @supermomnocape. I haven’t even turned on my laptop since Sunday evening when I scheduled Monday’s post. In addition to recovering from the busyness of Thanksgiving, I’ve been doing some stitching. I limit myself to just a few strands at each session but it…
Today is Thanksgiving Day here in Canada. I would like to wish all my Canadian readers a very happy and safe celebration. We have so very much to be thankful for. Today I’m sharing this beautiful vintage Workbasket pattern for a basket filled with daisies. Many think of daisies as spring flowers but there are lovely varieties that bloom in…
A couple of week’s ago after reading Thread Riding Hood’s post about sewing pillowcases for Ryan’s Case for Smiles, I had only intended to make two pillowcases to donate as an Act of Gratitude for a close family member being declared one year cancer free. But they are so quick and easy to make that I got a little…
The months have sped by and here we are having entered the final quarter of 2015. I had hoped by now to have cleared my list of UFOs/WIPs. Instead I find myself rolling over several of the projects from Quarter 3 of the 2015 Finish Along. To recap, these are the projects I finished from that list: Seeds of Friendship…
Every year around this time, for many people, the stress starts building about how to create the perfect holidays. The ads are everywhere… newspapers, radio, TV and in the last several years on the Internet. If you’re on Pinterest your home feed is starting to fill up with photos of the perfect Christmas tree, the perfect holiday table setting, the…
We’ve had a gloomy, rainy weekend here with winds cold enough to have me wearing a hat, gloves and fleecy for my morning walks. I’m in need of a bit of fun, cuteness and this week’s vintage Workbasket embroidery pattern for a pair of kitten potholders does the trick. After stitching the kittens, cut them out leaving 1/2″ seam allowance. …
I had hoped to have this writing tote finished before the middle of September as I wanted to be able to take it to the first fall meeting of the local Writers’ Society but after I hurt my arm, the pieces I had cut out and sewn together got set aside. This week, I started working on it a little…
As this is the 25th Stitchery Link Party, I’ve decided to celebrate with a giveaway. (Scroll down for the details and rules for how to enter.) First though, it’s time to share this week’s vintage Workbasket embroidery pattern. We are transitioning into fall here in the Northern hemisphere but depending on the colors used to stitch the trees, this pattern…
