Dishcloths Never Go Out of Style
On 2025-01-28 by PamWe all want to live a good life – live up to our potential and take advantage of all the opportunities that come our way. It is up to you to take control and responsibility for all of your thoughts and behaviours. There you will find fulfillment and you can change the world. Right now,
I Spy Quilt
On 2025-01-26 by PamI haven’t created an “I Spy” quilt in quite some time but, the birth of my friend’s grandson inspired me to look through my novelty fabric and make a plan. The results are always fun and in this case, the father is a childhood friend of our boys and so it was fun to think
10 Things That Say I Love You
On 2025-01-24 by PamValentine’s Day is around the corner. How can you celebrate love and friendship without “breaking the bank”? Valentine’s Day is about friendship and showing others that we care so, don’t miss this opportunity to spread some love and friendship. Making Valentine’s Day special can be very simple – spend some time thinking about the people
A Sweet Idea for Valentine’s Day
On 2025-01-22 by PamDo you want to give your friends a neighbours a fun little Valentine treat? Do you have a heart-shaped cookie cutter? Bake some cookies…add some cloth to the top of a jar (tie some yarn or use an elastic to secure the cloth on the jar) and serve… IngredientsFor the Cookies… InstructionsInto a stand mixer
Embroidery for Valentine’s Day
On 2025-01-21 by PamEmbroidery is the art of decorating fabric or other materials using a needle and thread. It can also incorporate other materials like beads, pearls, quills, and sequins. Embroidery originated in early Chinese civilizations around 30,000 B.C. It was once a sign of wealth and social status. The Bayeux Tapestry, an 11th century work of art,
Crochet Square #55 out of 101 Designs
On 2025-01-18 by Pam2025 will be the year for me to complete 101 crochet squares as dishcloths. I always complete 2 squares of the same kind each week in order to make sure I have practiced the stitches from the new square so that I can re-use them. In order to complete these squares, I have to slow
Do you need to fix your walk?
On 2025-01-16 by PamFor those of us over 50, we need to remember that we are not helpless in the face of the changes that occur in our bodies as we age, and there are practical solutions available. There is SO much living ahead for us and we need to make sure that we can live happy, healthy
Dishcloths – An Ordinary Routine
On 2025-01-14 by PamEvery night, I spend 20-30 minutes working on a dishcloth. Every week there is a new pattern, new yarn to choose and a slightly different focus but, generally, it is a routine. As you already know, I give these dishcloths away – attaching them to the top of a jar of homemade jam or chutney
The Beautiful Blue Jay
On 2025-01-12 by PamOn the warmer days in various seasons, we often sit on the front porch and feed the squirrels and the blue jays. I have created one bird to hang in our bedroom but, I wanted to create a blue jay given that we have such beautiful ones in our garden. Paper piecing is not easy
Do you RESET in January?
On 2025-01-10 by PamAfter all of the Christmas decorations are packed away, I always take a look around the house and do a “reset”. This week, I have purged clothing that I haven’t worn in at least 2 years, cleaned up the office and I have done a thorough vacuum/dust and floor washing throughout the whole house. It
A New Season, Another Layer to the Outdoor Pillows…
On 2025-01-08 by PamHow do you keep life positive? It is all the little things that we do – like creating new pillow covers that celebrate winter. With Christmas packed away, and Valentine’s Day around the corner, I am always looking for a way to brighten my day and make those in my little circle feel loved and
The New Year begins…Dishcloths
On 2025-01-06 by PamToday was quite the day. Between Donald Trump tweeting about how much Canadians would like to be the 51st State (not) and Prime Minister Trudeau’s resignation (sort of) and a group of Ontario College Faculty planning a strike in the middle of an immigration nightmare that impacts enrollment (and possibly forgetting that the rest of
December 2024 Socks
On 2025-01-04 by PamMy final socks of 2024 do not match. I made them two-tone and then I forgot to change colours at the heel and so they became VERY fraternal twins. I guess that is what happens when you are busy getting ready for the Holidays. I think the lesson here is that you can take anything
The Final 21 Books of 2024
On 2025-01-02 by PamI made it – 175 books in 2024. I have set a new goal for 175 books in 2025. I left my goal the same because that seems to be my personal “zone”. I want my goal to be achievable – it is about 15 books a month. I like to delve into some thick
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