Warm Quilts

Yesterday was National Plant a Flower Day. From the website: National Plant Flower Day is on March 12 every year. We don’t know about...

This morning, I was reading about motivational poignant phrases. Several listed related to slowing down and enjoying nature. This one...

My husband and I walked into the Antique Shoppe, hoping to find a few treasures to replace what we lost in last year's fire. My main...

It was wishful thinking on my part that the 80% chance of rain predicted this afternoon would actually arrive. I remained hopeful because...

I have begun collecting embroidered, tatted and lace-edged, vintage handkerchiefs again. Time will tell if I am able to find any from...

Wood, laminate, tile, carpet or, (living in Wine Country) should I consider cork? Although I thought I had my sewing space set-up and...

Between binding a surprise Birthday quilt and enlarging a quilt for a friend, I am trying to get in some reading. Quite honestly, I've...

Last Month, The Smithsonian announced the launch of Smithsonian Open Access, an initiative that removes Smithsonian copyright...

The package postmarked 12/02/2021 just arrived today! The cute fabric postcard contains the following note: "I wanted to send some...

National Handwriting Day is an unofficial holiday that celebrates and commemorates the practice of handwriting with a pen or pencil. This...

Work continues on my 365-Day Button Project. Over the coming year, you will be seeing your colorful button(s) on my embroidery hoop...

When I was first asked if I would be creating another 365-Day Button Project, my immediate answer was "no, I don't think so." The...

Beginning New Projects As we celebrate Thanksgiving, there is much to be thankful for. We have gratitude for our family and friends, and...

The Gift: Pieced & Stitched with Love I spent the afternoon reading through magazines and looking at fabric in a couple of catalogues. I...

A Warm and Colorful Quilt We met in an empty parking lot - you know, social distancing with our masks on. Exchanging mail from the office...

A Glad Bag of Goodies for My First Sewing Day We find ourselves opening a drawer and not finding what we are looking for. Or, reaching in...

How one heartfelt gesture, a friend wanting to help, brought even more tears of thanks The texts and phone messages were frantic. Friends...

Using our creativity for good is one of the best ways we can make a difference. Through design, art and craft - and with our hands and...

The collection of beach themed paintings at The Art & Soul Shop online store are whimsical and colorful. Each original art piece includes...

If you search online for Sewing Machine Tables, you will find a variety of Singer sewing machine stands that have been repurposed into...