PRAIRIE HOMESTEAD

Every year I have good intentions. I promise myself that I will start my holiday crafting/knitting/sewing early -- like in January.  And, ...

I really had great plans for sewing/knitting/crafting/baking for the holidays this year.  I printed off cool handmade gift tutorials from Se...

Nothing much was on television Wednesday night (or at least not much that I was interested in anyway) -- this led to some time in my little ...

A wee tiny knitted hat (along with flannel burp cloths) for a baby girl expected on December 24th. Such fun making baby things. Sewing u...

I have long been a fan of Pat Conroy -- His books 'speak' to me on so many levels. For me, the books read like poetry, with senten...

While it's hot outside -- I've been busy inside under the wonderful central air conditioning. Here in Oklahoma, it's a necessit...

I have a little shadow, of the furry 4-legged variety. She follows me all around the house. Acting as supervisor for all daily chores/tasks....

Take one bandanna - cut into two pieces. Lay the pieces end to end and sew together. With a contrasting fabric, cut a 4" strip and s...

I've been coveting this pattern for awhile now. So, last week, with the long holiday weekend approaching, I decided to download the patt...

Grandson Joe's set of summer pj pants with matching tops -- or 'comfy clothes' as he calls them. Finished a couple of weeks ago ...

This week, I've been busy cutting out & sewing shorts for the youngest grand-daughter and pj pants for her brother. Easy sewing p...

When you & your crafting/sewing/knitting share a very small room with your hubby, who also has a complete set of drums in said room -- t...

This past week, Nancy made a 'Crayon Roll' that's simple and so cute. At our meeting on Monday night -- she showed us how it wa...

Saturday afternoon -- lots of cutting, sewing (and sipping fountain drinks from Sonic) Little 'twirly skirts' were made for two gr...

There was a lot of 'biscuit making' going on at our house this past weekend (notice the jar of chocolate close at hand -- chocolate ...

The fabric is cut for the biscuit tops -- 49 squares, 6"x6" The biscuit bottoms (or 'stays') are also cut - 5 1/2" x ...

I spent two hours last night in my little sewing corner watching the last two episodes of LOST ** while sorting buttons, thread, fabrics, an...

The mail has been 'bi-coastal' lately -- with fabric goodness received from two of my swap partners. From the West Coast -- this fat...

Something bright and colorful to look at for a few weeks. And despite the fact that our local weather wizards are calling for snow this week...

Pretty bundles of cloth for Sew Mama Sew's Fat Quarter Swap -- be- ribboned and packaged up. Ready to send to points East ( Lenexa , Ka...