Handmade Christmas Stocking Homestead Style Last year I finally made our family the Christmas stocking I always wanted them to have. Each member of the family received a new Christmas stocking that was handmade and personally styled for them. The Christmas stockings all coordinated. The Christmas stocking pattern I used was easy to follow and each one worked up quickly. With our family growing, marrying and bringing on the next generation, I was happy to have a plan in place to make … [Read more...]
Simplify Christmas This Year
Handmade and Homemade Gifts to Simplify Christmas December first is tomorrow. We move forward into one of the busiest times of the year for most people. The extra stress on the budget, time and our soul can take it's toll on us. How do we simplify Christmas, when it is the most beloved of Christian celebrations? Maybe this is the year to put it all on hold and do only the things that are really meaningful to you and your family, as you celebrate Christmas. There surely is no scripture … [Read more...]
Using Fat Quarters to Make Gifts
Sewing and Crafts Using Fat Quarters What do you do when you are offered five pieces of a new fabric line to test drive? If it's fall, you may be like me and decide to make Christmas gifts! The last few weeks I have been reacquainting myself with my sewing machine. I have enjoyed the quality of the fabric from Andover Fabrics Little House on the Prairie Collection. Using the fat quarters to make gifts has been inspiring and I have so many more ideas for the near future! Using the … [Read more...]
