The dove is one of those enduring symbols of peace, hope and love. At no time of the year do we wish that more for ourselves and others than at Christmas. I’ve drawn a Christmas Dove carrying a ribbon with the words: peace, hope, love and joy. It is my wish that you experience all four, now and throughout the…
Do you like making new ornaments to hang on your tree each year or to give as gifts. These embroidered felt star ornaments are something you could work on in the evenings watching your favorite holiday movies. They’d also be a good project to make with children who are old enough to learn a bit of hand stitching since only…
Have you seen the gnomes of all sorts cropping up everywhere? They’re all the rage in Christmas decor, inside and out. And is it any wonder… they’re just so much fun that you just can’t help but smile! You can find stuffed gnomes, gnomes appliqued onto pillows, big gnomes, little gnomes and everything in between gnomes. There are even tomato…
This Cranberry Coffee Cake, is a recipe that I used to only make after Thanksgiving or Christmas to use up any leftover cranberry sauce. But since I started canning our own cranberry sauce, I have lots of half-pints jars so now I can make it whenever I want. It’s a great cake to serve to company. Not too sweet and just…
Looking for a way to up the WOW factor when decorating your holiday baking? These Sugared Cranberries are so simple to make and will look beautiful on your holiday desserts. They also make a surprisingly good snack with a delightful pop of sweet tartness! How to Make Sugared Cranberries Ingredients needed: 3 oz of fresh cranberries ½ c white granulated…
Is there someone in your life who has expressed an interest in learning to sew? With the help of the awesome ladies who follow me on Facebook, I’ve created a list of gift ideas for sewing beginners. Now as anyone who sews knows, there are hundreds of sewing notions, tools and accessories available. But the worst thing you could do…
Hello and Welcome! I’m so glad you dropped by. My goal in everything I post is to help you create a home by hand. And that includes helping you have the handmade, homemade Christmas you’ve always dreamed of. In fact, just this past August, we launched a brand new membership called Handmade Homemade Holidays: Your Guide to a Debt Free,…
If you’re looking for a super easy and quick dip to make, then look no further than this Dilly Greek Yogurt Dip. It’s my go to dip when we’re having an impromptu party and I want to make something quick without running to the store. You likely already have all the ingredients in your fridge and pantry. If you don’t…
Do you love scarecrows? Then you’re going to love stitching Strawbyn Scarecrow. He’s September’s embroidery pattern and is perfect to add to your fall décor. When I was drawing and stitching him, a story formed in my mind that I thought I’d share with you of one possible way that Strawbyn came to be. The Making of Strawbyn Scarecrow…
Did you grow an abundance of zucchini this year? There always seems to be a few that get missed when you’re picking them that grow too large for slicing and frying or even to make zoodles. Or perhaps friends and neighbours have been offering you a share of their over abundance of zucchini. When I picked up corn on the…
