O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree, how lovely are thy branches? Adorn with snow and mistletoe, diamonds, pearls from long ago….. O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree, how will you tell my story?
All in TOTEM
Pertaining.... ponderings plucked from the pages of a dictionary
May I persuade you to consider a thought that pertains to all of us?
Butterfly Jean Jackets - Off On a Tangent
I ended off on a tangent with this project much like a flittering butterfly’s flight. A bundle of calico fabric cut for a quilt commonly referred to as “Parasol Girl” inspired these butterfly jean jackets.
Honoring Heritage
These quilts are a glimpse of my family’s heritage. A testament to their hard work, dedication, and simple roots, and every time I wrap myself in them, I feel the love of all the hands that created them.
Vintage Bingo Chip Necklace
These vintage bingo chip necklaces pay homage to both of my grandmothers. The bingo chips were my granny’s, and the beads came from my grandma’s costume jewelry.
Warm Hearts this Valentine's Day
Warm your Valentine’s hearts this Valentine’s Day with microwave, heat packs filled with jasmine rice. Not only are they useful for soothing aches and pains, but they provide an opportunity to include memorable fabrics from family members who have passed that will soothe souls as well.
Good-Girl Scout Jacket
The recent dip in Summer temperatures has me yearning to wear jackets and boots and has prompted me to begin planning my winter wardrobe. This good-Girl Scout jacket is definitely at the top of my must-wear list this Fall.
Preserving Memories
This blog is about preserving memories.
Rock Steady
“Rock Steady” seemed an apropos analogy for how we should navigate through this incredibly trying time and a fitting title for this project.
2020 Vision - My eyes have been opened to the benefits of creating a vision board.
2020 Vision
My eyes have been opened to the benefits of creating a vision board.
Curating Treasures
Whether or not you refer to them as treasures or TOTEMS, they are items that remind you of someone or someplace special, or items that simply make you feel good when you see them.
Hidden Treasures of the Bungled Bungalow
You hear about wonderful hidden treasures, found in the attics, under the floorboards, in the basements and behind the walls of old homes on shows like the PBS, Antiques Road Show, but these were our only hidden treasures.