I have a little, about 20%, Norwegian blood in my background, according to my Ancestry.com DNA profile, so as we’ve been watching the Winter Olympics, I have been referring to Norwegians as “my people” when they win, which is just … Continue reading When Life Gives You Flags, Make Pillows
This year, I’m trying to get a head start on Halloween, so while you’re thinking about your Valentine, I’m working on parts to a Chase costume. If you don’t know, Chase is from the program Paw Patrol—he’s a dog, a … Continue reading Looking Ahead to Halloween 2017
Oh, save me from Pinterest crafts without pattern details. More than that, save me from craft posts in languages foreign to me. What are the chances I would be asked to make one with no instructions—just a picture. Good, apparently. … Continue reading Car Tote Bag
. . . I am going to state again that I am done with stuffed animals Apparently I can’t stop my granddaughter from asking for stuffed animals, and I can’t stop myself from making them instead of buying them already … Continue reading Famous Last Words Stuffed Bears
I made another batch of Christmas ornaments for my granddaughter. This year, I found all the patterns/ideas in one place. Standing in the checkout line, I noticed a Better Homes and Garden Holiday Crafts magazine with a pullout of patterns, … Continue reading A Few Christmas Ornaments
I don’t know any unicorn stories. Do they grant wishes or what? Anyway, my granddaughter mentioned wanting one this summer, so I’m making one for her birthday. I thought I had sworn off making any more stuffed animals, but this … Continue reading One Pink Unicorn
