Projects

My Yo-yo Quilt

I've been working on my yo-yo quilt for over 4 years, ever going through little phases of progress and inactivity in turn. Among the prints I use are scraps left from clothes my mother has sewn for my sisters and me, fabrics I've been given by friends, and... see more here.

The Someday Jar

There are many things that have come up along the way in day-to-day life and/or conversation that have either inspired or reminded me of something, and I didn't want to forget them... see more here. 

Homesteading and Housekeeping:  A Cook Book

I call it Homesteading and Housekeeping, and though it is primarily a cookbook, it also has basic guidelines to housekeeping techniques. I have three sections: Housekeeping, which is the cooking and baking part; Homesteading, which has tidbits on gardening... see more here.

Drying Dill

The dill was the first thing in my garden to get going this year (all on its own), and so it's way ahead of everything but the catnip. Well, before it gets too tall and stocky, it's time to harvest and dry it... see more here...

Siding A House

Since Spring, Emma and I have been helping Grandpa re-side his house in Whitestown. Goodness, we've learned a lot! The job took quite a while because near the end he decided to extended the roof, delaying the project a few weeks. On Thursday, we finally finished the two peeks. And the job is done. It looks great! ...see more here...