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Sunday Sentiments ~ A Special Cross-Stitch Bible Cover

Cross-stitch, needlepoint, knitting and handsewing projects were what I used to do every evening while watching a movie or television from my mid-teens into my 30's. As I was putting small boxes of craft supplies away this past week, I looked in the bamboo sewing basket my husband shipped back to me for Christmas in 1991… Continue reading Sunday Sentiments ~ A Special Cross-Stitch Bible Cover

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How to Make Your Own Valentine Table Linens

Valentine's Day is... the perfect time to create a pretty sparkly heart-strewn tablecloth and napkin set to grace your special someone's Valentine's table.Going out on Valentine's Day is not always high on everyone's list due to overcrowded restaurants and even less parking. Creating your own beautiful table with handmade linens is a fun and inexpensive way… Continue reading How to Make Your Own Valentine Table Linens

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Painting and Slipcovering Furniture for an Updated Look

I love  the look of painted furniture and several years agoI finally got around to painting four of our six French styledining room chairs plus our coffee table a lovely soft white.I'm thinking of working soon on refinishing a little black cabinethere soon so...Today I thought we'd talk a little about redoing furnitureto give a tired piece of… Continue reading Painting and Slipcovering Furniture for an Updated Look