You know the sound a piano makes. You love the way it makes you feel when you hear a pianist really play the right notes with that special touch. You can easily tell the difference between a ‘real piano’ and a cheap keyboard. But do you know how a piano works? Have you ever looked…
How do you respond when bad things are threatening your family or community? Some people rely on local law enforcement, others take matters in their own hands and still others trust God to protect them. Unbreakable is a book about a community of Mennonites who are being threatened by outside forces. Their community is under…
Kids know how to have fun! They see a hill: they know they are supposed to roll down it! They see a creek: they throw rocks and make a splash. Kids see a field: they take off running. We need to learn from their example. So here’s some pictures to help get you remembering how…
I love reading a book with my kids before bed. Some nights are laid back with plenty of time to read and do all the bedtime rituals. But other nights are rushed, and there’s barely enough time to get teeth brushed, much less enough time to read a book. Bible Stories that End with a…
This pattern and tips for the quilt pattern “Grandmother’s Flower Garden” is by a Kentucky former quilt store owner. Thanks to The Querky Quilter for sharing this with our readers. When we hear the word “ green” we often think of efforts to conserve and recycle. But this is not a new concept, dating as…
Last weekend my daughter decided she needed a new special blanket for her dolls. It was icy and cold outside, so I knew we weren’t going anywhere. We decided it was time she get her first sewing lesson. We pulled out our fabric box, the sewing machine, straight pins and scissors. Our first sewing lesson…
When Maggie Porter returned from San Francisco after her mother’s death, she was shocked to see how her father’s health had deteriorated, the ranch hands were on the brink of a strike and the ranch in disrepair. Maggie became determined to find out what was going on and do whatever it took to get the…
I have been loving the Quilts of Love series. I have read two books in the series recently: Wild Goose Chase Christmas and Beyond the Storm. Each book in the series uses a quilt as the centerpiece of the story line. This newest book in the series called Path of Freedom uses a special quilt…
Do you know what PLARN is? If you say no, you are in good company. Up until 4 days ago, I had never heard the word plarn. But one night I was working late and got a little sidetracked looking for ideas on how to do a crocheted rag rug and discovered some crocheted plastic…