I’m a crazy crazy avid reader (some say a little insane) – and so one of my hopes was to throw some of my book reviews on here that I post on Goodreads. So, relatively quilt related is the Shenandoah Album series by Emilie Richards – I had NO idea
Woo hoo! Should I set my goal for next year to 80? If you’re interested, here’s the books I read last year! 2011 Reading Challenge Mary-Frances has completed her goal of reading 75 books in 2011! hide 77 of 75 (102%) view books
This post has taken me longer than I originally thought it would – making goals and organizing my year has become a yearly goal, but this year I’m looking back and my fiber art really took an interesting turn. I’ve had some time to evaluate and have really loved a
I was catching up on some blog reading today and came across this post about “women’s art” by Sandra Dallas: I love quilts. I appreciate the artistry and workmanship and the fact they are women’s art. But mostly, I love finding the secrets they tell. But I also love
I am thrilled to be on a tour for “Life from Scratch” by blogger Melissa Ford (Stirrup Queens). My first confession, is that I’ve only NOW subscribed to Melissa’s blog and frankly when I read the story I thought it was pretty much another “Julie & Julia” redo. Not
If you read my blog at all – AND happen to follow me on Goodreads (which I can’t say enough good about by the way) – you’ll know I’m a HUGE book lover. HUGE! Massive! Like I can’t imagine NOT having a book to read. According to my records from
Life has been upside down here – we’ve uprooted the house, and moved the office and the kids are starting a new school in a new district in just a few weeks. I feel like I’m at the last mile of a very very very (did I mention “very”) long
It’s been a week since posted! Yikes! Well, really a week and a day because I’m late with this. It’s been insane around here, getting caught up with work (which has gotten really busy), showing the house (which isn’t busy enough) and just all around stressing about a multitude of
Thanks everyone for your support of my post yesterday. Now that I have it all out (writing is good for the soul), I’m less ticked off about it and ready to move on – but everyone’s comments and suggestions were great (here and on Facebook) so thanks! So, I was
This is a quick and fun read if you’re into women’s relationships, historic needlework, crafting or fashion (totally up my alley!). Kate Robinson is a fashion designer who’s mother has just died of cancer, who’s boyfriend just dumped her. So, she leaves the mess of her life behind her and