When I think of the late 1700’s entertainment, I think of dancing as a common community event. But not in this small village. Alec and his family are relocating with a mysterious past they want to keep hidden. He and his family come from a line of dancing/fencing teachers so finding gainful employment as a…
Sometimes you wake up one day and find yourself uncomfortably aware that you have invested so much of your life in someone else that you have no life of your own. That’s where Eden Christiansen found herself. Eden is writing about dead people when she wants to become a real newspaper reporter. Her whole life…
Ever needed a special gift but didn’t have the budget to buy something unique? If you enjoy burning candles like I do, then you probably have a really easy option for a pretty cheap gift. Last summer I picked up a couple of these little candy trays for melting chocolate and making candy. I figured…
Have you ever made a bucket list? Many things have been written about the importance of writing down your goals. A Bucket List may not be your total list of things you want to accomplish with your life, but they are a great cultural way to share the things that you want to experience and…
Today’s Online Quilt Show Feature comes from my Mom’s closet. This quilt is made of pieces of fabric that she and her siblings wore as dresses and play clothes back in the 1950’s. Each piece is connected with a crochet stitch. Blue Crocheted Square Quilt I didn’t realize that there are many ideas for combining…
Last summer, my family had the opportunity to visit the Carter Presidential Library And Museum. It was such an educational tour that we are now hoping to visit more of our Presidential Libraries spread across the country. Recently my aunt and uncle were visiting in Dallas, Texas and took the time to visit the George…
If you know me very well at all, you know that I am not someone who is influenced by get rich schemes, ideas for making money that involve me spending money or any kind of road to retirement that is based on someone else buying from me. I have been very outspoken about my feelings…
Inheriting an heirloom quilt or finishing your first sampler is only the first step in the journey of a quilt. Now you have to decide how to display it so the world can appreciate it and you can enjoy it on a regular basis. I asked some friends how to display your quilts and got…