Lilacs and Springtime

Last Saturday we celebrated Jemimah's first birthday. It was a beautiful day, filled with sunshine, warmth and smiles! It is hard...

A while ago I discovered this charming heartwarmer pattern . I have always been a fan of shawls and heartwarmers. They are so cozy and old...

Earlier this summer I sewed two calico rompers for Jemimah using McCall's 7107. Is is an easy and adorable pattern. I love the added d...

Sweet bedtime lullabies and prayers . . . just before you turn out the light. A case-bound padded board book from the Really Woolly ®  br...

 Last month my mom gave me a blouse she no longer wanted. She had purchased the blouse a couple years ago at a thrift store. The color was...

 This past week my sister and her husband welcomed a sweet baby girl into their family! In honor of her arrival I made my niece a little s...

Last week I completed Jemimah's baby afghan. I had begun crocheting this afghan before Jemimah was born, but it was set aside s...

Back in January I received "My Keepsake Bible" by Sally Ann Wright from Tyndale to review. I was immediately delighted with the qu...

Last week I finished knitting these sweet little booties for Jemimah using the Saartje's Bootee pattern. I had seen this pattern reco...

February has been a month of cold days, but a warm hearth. We have had a lot of snow this month and some beautiful sunrises! It has been a ...

 Every October my sister Rachel hosts an Oktoberfest dinner at her home. Rachel is a terrific cook, and with our German background on my m...