Books: The Sound of Light
Sarah Sundin writes about the drama and romance of the World War II era. The Sound of Light is about secret identities, working for the resistance, and falling in love while there is danger all around. When the Germans move … Continued
Embroidery: Finally Finished
I was late joining in with the February stitch along from Crabapple Hill Studio. The good thing about stitch alongs is they don’t have to be done immediately but can be stitched at your own speed. This is a free … Continued
Recipe: Sausage Casserole
Casseroles are delicious on any day, especially colder ones. I have adapted many of my recipes so they are gluten free. Always read the labels to be sure ingredients are gluten free. Or be like me, cook mainly from scratch … Continued
Crochet: Hanger Covers
I’ve been making some crochet covered coat hangers for a birthday gift. No rush, so slow crochet of one section each night. My version of slow stitching. The original post is here if you want to look back. This pattern … Continued
Embroidery: Flowers in a Hoop
February left with a snow storm, one of many over the past several days. Our granddaughter’s birthday was the last day of February, and just like me she is a crafty girl. As well as a birthday card and some … Continued
Recipe: Veggie Beef Soup
I’m a soup lover and make a fresh batch most weeks so that I have it for lunches. This week I made a veggie beef soup. Soup is a great way for me to get in lots of veggies daily. … Continued
Embroidery: Stitch Book Finished
After a break from social media since the end of December, I’m ready to share some things again. Maybe not as often but once in awhile. Dealing with some health issues gave me lots of time for stitching, crochet, reading … Continued
Recipe: Peanut Butter Cookies
Peanut butter cookies are a favourite at our house. It doesn’t take long to make a batch of them, and while you are making one batch you might as well make two batches. One of them with regular flour and … Continued
That’s Charming
This is like a search and find series of photos. But once you find the charm of goldfinches, you will have no trouble spotting them in the other photos. For a few days we have had a large charm or … Continued
Crochet: Candy Cane Reindeer
Here is a quick and simple idea to make some reindeer candy cane holders and use them as gift tags, an addition to a gift or to tuck inside a stocking. This is my own version of the holders. I … Continued
Crochet: Christmas Tree Skirt
Several years ago I made a crochet tree skirt to go under the Christmas tree. The pattern is based on one from Lion Brand for a shoulder snuggle. When laid flat it was perfect for under the tree. It was … Continued
Christmas: Be ‘Tree’mendous
I love trees of all sorts so it is no wonder I have a selection of trees for decorations and ornaments over the Christmas season. The first is a nice simple stitching project using green yarn, plastic canvas and sequins. … Continued
Crafts: Felt Snowflakes
Inspired by the snow we have had recently I am working on some embroidered felt snowflakes for my stitching this week. I experimented with the patterns, first creating my own patterns on paper and then with the erasable pen. I … Continued
Recipes: Macaroni & Cheese
It is time for comfort food now that the cold and snowy weather is setting in. macaroni & cheese is a favourite. I make it gluten free by using gluten free flour and gluten free fusilli and gluten free breadcrumbs. … Continued
Embroidery: Winter Teacup
This week we saw our first and second snowfall. The second one was unexpected and we even got to use the snowblower for the first time this snowy season. there is more in the forecast for this weekend. So what … Continued