From our first days living in Oregon, we recognized how much more dog-friendly Portland and environs is than our former town. There are the all the people who walk their dogs up and down...

Fiberly FriendsCongrats to Fiberly Friend Liana for garnering several first prize ribbons at the Iowa State Fair. Also check out her other sewing endeavors, along with knitting and crochet. Oh and today is Liana’s...

What I gotYesterday I came home to a package from my Secret Pal – a cute felted black. I’m always searching for a small bag for dinners out and this is just the ticket....

We are back from our trip to Denver to attend the Thomas Jefferson High School Class of 1976 30-Year Reunion. The Sheltons We stayed at Hotel Shelton, AKA Mark’s parents’ house in Aurora. It...

FinallyWhat I thought would be a straightforward project ended up being quite a learning experience. I was actually hoping to get Tom’s shirt completed so he could wear it to dinner Monday (our 24th...

I’d been pretty good about sticking to my knitting after I started the Forest Stole. And progress was made. Then I admit, I needed a little instant gratification, so I started the little purse...

The DressBetween the time span from my last fitted top and working out for 2 years which changed my upper body, it was certainly a learning experience making my reunion dress. But through the...

On the whole, being clean is not hight on our dogs’ priority lists. The only water they like is the stuff they lap up from the numerous dog water bowls around the house. Nevertheless,...

Today is why we moved to Oregon. It started with some sewing. I finally finished the moulage to put on my Uniquely You dress form. It’s been uniquely someone else since I got it...

Of course the irony of the title of this is that I am semi-retired (emphasis less on the “semi”) and have more time than ever before. I used to say “So much fabric, so...