I enjoyed this one just as much as A Conspiracy of Paper. As likeable and charismatic as ever, Benjamin Weaver returns as the thief-taking gentleman. I love how the author sets up the story – a much older Benjamin is retelling a single adventure from his younger days. The story goes forward and backward in … Read more
front back I made this Japanese stab book for my friend as a bridal shower gift – not as racy as a typical bridal shower gift, but still romantic and weddingy since I’m going to tell her it’s a book to write down her thoughts … Read more
I am a church youth leader for young women ages 14 and 15. I taught the lesson at church this last Sunday and as part of my lesson I gave them these little soft cover Japanese stab books to use as journals to record their thoughts and feelings about their membership in our church. My … Read more
My friend is having a baby and so I whipped some of these burp cloths up really quick for her. I used scrap fabric from my humanitarian quilts. I’ve been waiting for just the right project to use my scraps, and this is a great way to keep my fabric box from overflowing. Instead of … Read more
My son has bit me a few times during the history of our breastfeeding. My trick to teach him not to do that was to jerk him hastily away from my person (reflex, not intentional), say “NO BITING” very sternly, and give him a firm flick on the cheek. He cried every time as if … Read more
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I have seriously dry skin – a problem that started when I moved from Oregon to Utah. I can add that to the list of things I loved about living in Oregon… The problem got worse when I started using scented lotion, especially on my legs. I was never one for scented lotion – I … Read more
I found this clever website called This to That (Glue Advice) that tells you how to glue one thing to another. You can choose any combination of two of these materials to glue together: ceramic fabric glass leather metal paper plastic rubber styrofoam vinyl wood After you choose two materials a list of adhesives comes … Read more
So I went to the Little Bee Craft Boutique and had a great time walking around and browsing through tons of booths with cute and creative stuff. The vendors were all very friendly and it was a great way to spend a Saturday morning. I like to go to these things to see what people … Read more
I grew up in a small town in Oregon (population 1500 so bigger than her town of 300), so I could really relate to A Girl Named Zippy, by Haven Kimmel. I loved every page of this book, which I was not expecting. I am not big on nonfiction, and I don’t think I’ve ever … Read more