Last year, I did a post on Care of Your Older Sewing Machine, where I took apart several machines and went through how to clean and oil them yourself to save money. Older machines, out of warranty, are easy to clean and this usually solves most stitch problems too. A small stray thread can create …
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June in the Garden
Two years ago, I planted this lovely Easter lily in the garden after it finished blooming. I was amazed when it actually came up last year and bloomed. It waited until June last year, and again this year. No matter, it is lovely. The first bloom opened a few days ago, while the second one …
Book Review – The Distant Hours by Kate Morton
I really like the writing in Kate Morton's novels. It is thoughtful and measured, not rushing to reveal too much at one time, but at times maddeningly so! The reader sees into the mind and thoughts of the characters, understanding their motivations. In The Distant Hours, a young researcher and writer uncovers a link between …
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Sewing Rayon Lounge Top Nightshirt
This tutorial is the companion to the lounge pants in the previous post, using the same rayon fabric. Click on Rayon Lounge Pants for that tutorial. Cutting out the rayon uses the same principles of not stretching the fabric, and using pattern weights helps. For the top, I have a favorite nightshirt that I wanted …
Sewing Rayon Pants with Perfect Fitting
I have several yards of lovely rayon fabric that I wanted to sew into night wear and lounge wear. Rayon is wonderful to wear, and not difficult to sew (with a couple of tricks). Serging is perfect for this fabric. The first tip is to place pattern weights on the portion of the fabric that …
Cranberry Vinegar
Vinaigrette salads have a whole new zing with a flavored vinegar I discovered a while ago. I was shopping at Biltmore Park in south Asheville, and came across a store called Oil and Vinegar. They have all kinds of flavored vinegars, and I immediately was captivated with the Cranberry one. I will bet you have …
Friday night in a small town, and Books!
Last night was the beginning of a concert series that our small town does every summer. It is called Music on Main, and is free, just bring a chair. Our car club decided to attend the associated car show too, so we all gathered at a local shopping center and drove in together. Music was …
A garden for a smile
Sometimes looking at pretty flowers is just what is needed to lift my spirits, especially when standing in a bleep-storm without an umbrella. These are the variegated New Guinea impatiens, finally flowering lovely pink. What is it sometimes, with people you don't really know ascribing feelings to you that aren't even remotely true? Recently, I …
Stamping fun with cards
Recently, I needed a card for a dear friend to thank her for a sweet gift, and I didn't have anything in the card box. In the past, I have stamped several cards at a time, usually keeping a couple for any occasion by not stamping the inside. But the last few times I have …
Forest Paths Mini Quilt
Next in the series of mini quilts for the table top frame is one that is inspired by the forest around our home. I went looking for a 6-inch block design, and I found the perfect pattern at Quilt Blocks Galore, a six-inch block called Forest Paths. The forests around our home are so green …
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