Author Archives: onecreativefamily

I don’t know about anyone else, but Spring didn’t last long here in Kansas City, MO.  It seems like it went from winter to Summer.  With summer brings very little time to be in the house and in the sewing room.  I do like being outside and so i have spent so much time outContinue reading “Summer”

Today I didn’t want to get up, be felt so darn good, but the day has to get started at some point. A friend is out of town so I let her 2 dogs out and came home.  The fair went great. Started out with a night of wind and rain, it was a niceContinue reading “Day After 1st sale”

Sewing machine is in the shop for a cleaning and new zigzag motor so I am without my trusty friend until Monday. Tomorrow won’t be too bad, it is the first craft fair of the season and when I get home I will be hot and tired.  Sunday I will need to find something toContinue reading

This is only Saturday and so far so much has happened.  Our son and Daughter in Law has purchased a new home.  It is only 108 yrs old and has some little quirks.  They will adjust I am sure.  We spent yesterday helping them move.  it was fun helping and visiting with her parents.  ThenContinue reading “WOW Time Flies By”

This is strange, I am in the sewing room and there will be no quilting.  BUT, there will be sewing going on.  I made a blouse this morning , was a fast a cute pattern. Only a front and a back.  I did put a bit of elastic under the bust to draw it inContinue reading “No Quilting Today”

I was looking for ideas for craft fairs and in talking to one of my sisters, I told her i was looking for something to make and sale for under $5.  She suggested some type of little carrier for a few crayons for the younger kids when going to restaurants.  So with this in mindContinue reading “Peggy’s Pocket”

I don’t know about you, but I seem to be acquiring a rather large group of needles.  Needles for leather, jean, jersey, metallic, embroidery, quilting, universal, and top stitching. Oh I forgot the double needles, and so many more.  I tried using an old pill dispenser, you know with the days of the week onContinue reading “Organizing needles”

Tuesday we had granddaughter Destiny so no sewing, but we did make a day of the zoo.  Little lady had so much fun and came face to face with penguins almost right off the bat.  She did not want to leave them. The day was a test to see how Grandpa handled lots of walkingContinue reading “Day at the Zoo”

Happy Belated Mother’s Day to all the mom’s out here.  I truly hope your day was all you wanted it to be.  Heard from my wonderful siblings. We heard from all the kids and our son and daughter in law came over for a visit and then an afternoon of sewing.  The very best ofContinue reading “Happy Belated Mother’s Day”

Good afternoon all.  Well here I am again.  Today I have been working on a split rail fence quilt and I am about 1/5th the way done.  Rows 5 of 25 together.I did get a few breaks in today and finished the Birthday gift.  I need a few finishing touches.  Got the black border on andContinue reading “Hello again”