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…
Homemade spice mixes are a super convenient addition to your spice cupboard. This homemade Pork Sausage Meat Spice Mix is a versatile mix that can be used in all sorts of recipes… even with other ground meats besides pork. You won’t find anything similar in a ready made mix in the store because it’s a recipe that I came up…
I can’t tell you how much fun I had designing and then embroidering this adorable owl hand embroidery pattern for you. Even before I finished drawing him, Owain Owl was making me giggle. He’s such a cute, fluffy little owl with lots of personality! I’ve kept his colors pretty natural looking but I can picture him in all sorts of…
You can see the signs everywhere. Back-to-school sales, kids starting school in some areas and I’m sure you won’t be shocked when I tell you that there’s even Halloween decor in the stores already. As much as I’m enjoying the warm summer days, it won’t be long before we start feeling that nip in the air that heralds the coming…
I had such fun drawing and designing this month’s embroidery pattern for you. Allow me to introduce Prudence. If you ask her though, she’ll tell you she prefers to be called Pru! And there’s a good reason for that. She is without a doubt the most misnamed angel if ever there was one. Or at least, that’s what you’ll hear…
Got leftover mashed potatoes that need using up? These Rustic Potato Puffs are the perfect way to turn boring leftovers into a delicious side dish your family will love. You won’t have them turning their noses up at the mention of these leftovers. They’ll be dishing them up and asking if there’s more. In fact, they’re so good that I…
Stitch this cute Summer Beach Days embroidery pattern to celebrate the coming of warm, sunny days relaxing and playing at the beach. Then turn the finished piece into a fun door banner following the instructions below. It would also be super fun embroidered on a tote bag to hold beach towels and toys. Another idea would be to stitch it…
