We got chicks about three weeks ago. Their names are Olive, Hazel, Parsley, Dosa and Samosa. We hope to move them out to their new coop and run in the next couple weeks. I will be happy when that day comes, because right now they are living in my sewing room!

I can’t believe how big my girls are getting. It seems like only yesterday that my sweet four year old Mira was a wee little baby wearing the cutest little clothes. I saved most of the pieces that reminded me of special times. I whipped together Mira’s quilt in a couple of days. A real [...]

I have been a little slow posting here.  I have lots to talk about. So stay tuned for upcoming posts about baby clothes quilts, baby chicks and some Easter surprises.

Instead of bagging up for Goodwill, I did a little mending today of some of Mira’s favorite fashions. A bird patch on her favorite hippie skirt. Fabric glued a butterfly applique on a springtime shirt. Tightened up the elastic on the waistband of some vintage velvet pants. She was very happy.

I love Valentine’s Day. A day to celebrate love. When I was a little girl my grandpa gave me a heart shaped box of chocolate every single year. It was such a loving gesture and one that I will never forget. It was not so much the box of chocolate, but more the fact that [...]

I am making my first blog entry. This is both very exciting and intimidating to me. This is where I will post about life with my family, craft projects, refashions and other things I find interesting.