Because a girl can never have too many shoes

Right? I made these yesterday. I had an idea about adding a ruffle and wanted to try it out. It worked well and I like the result. It’s nothing unusual, just your standard way to put a ruffle in a seam, but I wondered if it would add too much bulk –it didn’t. The outsoles are leather and the insoles are cotton fleece. These will be good shoes for the cooler weather. I’m not thrilled with...

All Saint’s Day costumes

Are you looking for a costume for All Saint’s Day? Check out Our Coats of Many Colors. They some really great costumes and many styles to choose from. And I can personally attest that these costumes are top notch! In addition to the costumes I hear that they are working on providing small unit studies to accompany each costume. “The unit studies will include: biographical information, interesting stories,...

In case you’re wondering. . .

if we’ve been wearing our boots. We have indeed! And boy are they loving the idea that they can wade right into the stream. Actually so am I – very...

Afternoon tea

I’m taking a lunch break so I thought I would post. I’m drinking tea because well, I always do. I actually got some sewing done yesterday! I made a knit skirt and got a knit top cut out – hopefully I’ll get the top sewn up today. I’m trying to fill in the gaps of the family’s fall wardrobe with things I can make -Heaven knows I have the fabric for it! Honestly though I have...

Field trip!

We headed to Hawk Mountain this morning to meet up with Margot and some other families from her homeschool group.It started with a short “class” that included a live demonstration of a red-tailed hawk. Then, after each child was loaned a pair of binoculars, we headed up the trail to see what we could see. What we saw was plenty of Turkey Vultures, a Sharp-Shinned Hawk, A Northern Harrier (or...

Morning tea

The weather is turning cool and I am enjoying my morning tea again. I have a fairly busy week ahead though I suspect my schedule isn’t as packed as a few other moms I know. My walking partner couldn’t make it this morning so I am left with the decision to exercise on my own or. . .not. My intention is to exercise but it’s Monday and I have a pretty full “to do” list so I know I had better put it on the...

What do YOU think?

Isn’t this just the perfect fall fabric? It was a skirt. One of those tiny little size 8 short skirts (Talbots brand) that I had no intention of wearing (like it would ever fit me!). I picked it up at a thrift store because I loved the design. It seemed as though it had been worn very little, if at all. The fabric is in great shape. I took off the waistband and removed the zipper. I keep thinking it...

New favorite spot online

The Purl Bee! TONS of great stuff! Project Journals Knitting & Crochet Tutorials Sewing & Patchwork Tutorials and much more. so many ideas, so little time. ....

Still planning

Books are still arriving. . . and plans are still being written – but we’re having a great time...

A mid-morning ride

A perfect day for a ride in the wagon! Bye bye! ———— It finally cooled off today. What a relief – I’m loving this chilly breeze. Anyone want to join me for a cuppa? ...