On Sunday I showed you the two precut packs of Japanese fabrics I have had for some months. My idea was to use them in some way to embellish this green sweatshirt into a jacket. It is the one where I removed a patchwork and lace applique on both sides that was just too much. …
Sunday Chat – Snowing and Sewing
It has been three years since we've seen snow, and of course when it finally came it ruined some fun plans. The overnight house party we were going to do was canceled as the roads were just not safe with ice under the snow. Ah, well, My Sweet Babboo doesn't mind having to eat the …
Getting in Some Sewing
Seems like this week got away from me in a hurry. Cleaning out my closet took a couple of hours on Monday, then I was able to have a day of fun on Tuesday with Virtual Retreat. Thank goodness for that! Wednesday was full of appointments and meetings, as was yesterday. With the snow storm …
Starting the New Year Clean Out
Every January, I change the cluttered holiday decor over to a cleaner, simpler theme. It almost always puts me in the mood to clean out, clear out, and reduce. Most years, I'll pick just one or two areas in the house for close inspection and brutal reductions. This year will be more so than ever …
Sunday Chat – Books, Zoom and Fiesta
Reading this past month or two has been a mixed bag. Two books were meh, one not my cup of tea but others may enjoy it, and only one to recommend. Links are provided for some to Amazon so you can read the full synopsis. The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley - This book …
Stashbusters – Final Check-in for 2024
Today we report final totals for December and the year 2024. Beginning tomorrow, we'll start over for 2025. For new readers this is easy to do, just report what you have brought in and sent out over the past month, keeping a year to date total. There is only one rule, report as ‘out’ only …
New Years Eve Chat
I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday week last week, and that the fun continues this week. Once Christmas arrived, things definitely slowed down here. It has been a welcome respite from all the hustle and bustle of the season. I've had time to slow down, work on a couple of ideas, enjoy the lights …
Prime Rib Stroganoff, and Virtual Retreat
Christmas dinner at our home has been a prime rib for many years now. It is an expensive cut, a special treat for the holiday. I use a slow cook method that results in lovely medium rare center, with the end slices a bit more done for My Sweet Babboo. We enjoy it on Christmas …
Making A Difference with Quilts at Christmas
In the past two weeks, so much has happened with our quilt project for victims of Hurricane Helene. For the distribution of the quilts received I have concentrated on the areas hardest hit that have not been the focus of other groups. Boxes of quilts arrived over the course of a couple of weeks and …
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Sunday Chat – Christmas Fun
This past week, we went with friends to see the Lake Julian Festival of Lights. I love this small, drive-through light show in a small park in Arden, NC. We go most years, but I have to say I had more fun this time than ever. We listened to Christmas music, circled the route twice, …
From My Carolina Home 