Sweetbriar Sisters

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Watercolor Materials List

As with any creative venture, the better quality materials you start with, the better quality the end result.  I knew we needed high quality paints and brushes, but without any watercolor experience I was lost!  Here is what my teacher recommended for a beginner. ... View Post

Back to School

I know what you're thinking.  And you're right.  I am crazy!  I already have a degree, why am I going back for another?  At least work on a Master's or something, right?  Sigh.  I know, I know.  I keep thinking the same things myself.  But oh well. ... View Post

Chore Chart Printables

Here's another one- I'm just loving these printables from thehandmadehome.net.  Actually, this time it's two.  First, a cute little chore chart made so even your littlest guys can check off a box (no reading!) and second, a super cute manners chart.  What a fun idea!  Both would look fantastic hanging on your fridge, covered with check marks! ... View Post

Blind Stitch How To

When I first saw someone do a blind stitch I think my world stopped spinning.  Just for a minute.  She was sewing white fabric with bright red thread and it didn't even matter.  IT DIDN'T MATTER!  (ok, if you're not a seamstress you definitely think I'm crazy right now.  But trust me, this is huge)  You couldn't see even the tiniest hint of thread.  I can't believe the things I did to hide my hand ... View Post

How to Bind a Quilt

 I don't know about you, but I am always forgetting the details of thing- even if I'm doing them all the time!  It's actually kind of embarrassing.  Like, all the time. ... View Post

Welcome Spring!

I love when the weather gets warmer and the flowers start peeking through the ground!  I saw this super simple idea from fiberfarm.com and just had to make my own. You just take yarn, cut it in 4-8" pieces and put it out for the birds to use in their nests.   It's the perfect way to use up those ends of yarn that are just long enough you don't want to throw them away, but short enough you can't ... View Post