When I was 5 years old, my mom started teaching me to crochet. Unfortunately, I used the wrong stitch on the little potholder swatch I was making, so she pulled it all out. I believe I threw a tantrum and stomped off. Two years later she came home from work and I was just sitting …
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I was privileged to have the opportunity to participate in the first annual Woodinville Pride festival near me this year. It was great to have somewhere more local to take the kids, where they could wander around a bit more (a long as they were with their buddy). I think it also helps for everyone …
Crafting Spotlight: Sewing
I remember taking my first sewing class way back in 7th grade. We made pillows in the shape of letters, similar to these ones. We also made pillows shaped like airplanes and skateboards with felt appliqued details. I think we also made clothing, like wrap-around skirts, but those weren’t nearly as memorable. It is funny …
Crafting Spotlight: Embroidery
Embroidery has a long and varied history dating back to 30,000 BC. I like how this article explains the 5 main types of embroidery. I have been embroidering since I was a kid and wasn’t aware of some of them. Initially, we will be focusing on crewel embroidery… but there are several other common types, …
Finding your First Home…
In the current market where owning a house can seem impossible, there are some creative ways to get started. Your first home may not be your “forever” home, but once you own something, it is MUCH easier to move up. Mobile Homes Mobile homes are not what they use to be. I grew up in …
Crafting Spotlight: Stamped Jewelry
Jewelry is given and received as gifts, but it doesn’t always speak to our hearts, or say the things we need to hear. I find that I sometimes need something to remind me that I believe in myself. Sometimes this is just a word, or it could be a favorite quote. We can place this …
Office Decluttering
My Office is a real challenge for me. I have worked from home for over 22 years. I have usually shared an office, since I would use it during the day when others were gone. However, this made it really hard to hold myself accountable since I could tell myself that the mess was a …
Once Upon a Time…
…I decided to sell my house. We had lived there for 14 years… longer than I had lived anywhere my entire life. I moved around a lot as a kid, 30 times between kindergarten and high school, but that is a different story. Moving a lot as a kid though had never prepared me for …