This week I am finishing up On What Grounds by Cleo Coyle. Today, I picked up The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper by Phaedra Patrick. In this poignant and sparkling debut, a lovable widower embarks on a life-changing adventure Sixty-nine-year-old Arthur Pepper lives a simple life. He gets out of bed at precisely 7:30 a.m., … Continue reading Yarn Along
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Tutus and Happy Accidents
On Fridays, Miss ME doesn't have any afternoon therapy. This past Friday, after school, we had a girls day. Off to Friendly's we went, then onto Joann's and finally Barnes & Noble. In Joann's Miss ME found a tutu in the discount bin and wearing the fabulous tutu and a Jim Dandy crown from Friendly's, … Continue reading Tutus and Happy Accidents
Yarn Along
When Ginny decided to stop doing the weekly Yarn Along, I was bummed. I liked going every week to find good book recommendations and knit and crochet inspiration. I am so happy that The Little Room of Rachell has decided to pick up the task of hosting! This week I am listening to The Wonder … Continue reading Yarn Along
School of Sewing
My sewing project this week was a pillow case for my daughter. She loves Peppa Pig and I was able to find cotton fabric at my local Joann's. A while back, a friend sent me a link to Shabby Fabric's Magic Pillowcase tutorial. A great video tutorial. I used it to make Miss ME a … Continue reading School of Sewing
iPad Zippered Pouch
I like to practice all my crafts: crochet, knitting and sewing. I like to learn new stitches and new patterns. However, I don't like to make things that I'll never use. For sewing, I really want to practice simple zippers. I made a zippered pouch for myself that I use to carry my library books … Continue reading iPad Zippered Pouch
Yarn Along
This weeks read is a guilty pleasure. Mary Higgins Clark and Alafair Burke's The Cinderella Murder. Television producer Laurie Moran is delighted when the pilot for her reality drama, Under Suspicion, is a success. Even more, the program -- a cold case series that revisits unsolved crimes by recreating them with those affected -- is … Continue reading Yarn Along
Practice
I am on a constant quest to find two things: the perfect mascara and the perfect bag. I think the mascara quest will be life long. The other, I can do something about. I decided it is time to make my own perfect bag. I made this tote bag in my sewing class. Right now, … Continue reading Practice
