Recipes & Crafts – Page 3

I Guess I’ll Paint

I woke up a little earlier than normal today because Steve was expecting a delivery that needed to be signed for, and I didn’t want to miss it in case they delivered it in the morning. Well, it’s 5:20pm and it still hasn’t arrived. Since I stayed home from work to wait for the packageContinue reading “I Guess I’ll Paint”

Books & Tornadoes

Well, today was the closest I’ve ever been to experiencing a tornado first hand. This morning it was raining as we drove to work, and I didn’t think much of it. It was pretty warm outside, which I knew meant that we would probably have some thunderstorms. Boy was I right! Around 2:00pm we startedContinue reading “Books & Tornadoes”

Crochet Hook Case

I’ve been wanting to make a case for my assortment of crochet hooks for the longest time, and I found a pattern online several months ago, bought all the supplies, and then never got around to making it. Until last night! Now I finally have an organized place for all my crochet hooks! I usedContinue reading “Crochet Hook Case”

Patio Curtains

For my 2nd sewing machine project, I decided to make curtains to match the pillows I made a few days ago. Don’t worry, I didn’t use the same patterned fabric. That would have been WAY to much pattern. Instead, I used white linen fabric for the curtains and the double roller blinds, and then toContinue reading “Patio Curtains”

My First Sewing Machine Experience

Well, I figured since Steve so thoughtfully gave me a sewing/embroidery machine for Christmas this past year I might as well put it to some use. So last night I taught myself how to use it. I had never used a sewing machine before, and the only time I had ever seen one used wasContinue reading “My First Sewing Machine Experience”