Prairie Bluestem

An artist friend,  Pam Holnback , says that no matter what you paint, it's a process of putting shapes of light and color onto the c...

Well done! This week, Keely entered two exhibits in the Marketable Crafts section of the fair in Hopkinsville ( Western Kentucky S...

Link, in yarn Keely's always working on a craft project. She finished crocheting this little fellow recently. He's Link, a c...

Using leftover sewing and craft supplies (Warning: Guys, this post is "girly". Better luck next time!) Lace and ribbon scraps...

Victim of excessive crafting I saw this little angel, kneeling on a shelf at Goodwill in Hopkinsville. His huge ruff looks very uncomfort...

Wedding crafts Perhaps you wonder what I've been doing with my spare time lately. Well, I've been mastering the creation of metal ...

Second annual consignment Grandmother's Flower Bed by art_es_anna   Fairview Produce Auction According to a postcard I receive...

Heartland Lace Guild exhibit at the Encampment, Fort Massac, Illinois, October, 2009 At the Fort Massac Encampment last fall, Keely and ...

A "Thursday Thirteen" of all sorts Most of these links were sent by friends and readers, and the remainder came from my own web ...

Enchanted Yarn & Fiber in Russellville, KY Saturday, I went over to Russellville (KY) with Keely, Taurus, and Isaac. It's only a...

Quilts and fabric in Kentucky Mennonite country. This barn stands along Highway 68/80, east of Hopkinsville, KY. The "quilt block...

(And some other examples of quilting and needlework) I drove over to visit my Cousin Alta one day this week. She lives in Tennessee about 10...

New crafts store open When I heard about a new Ben Franklin Crafts store in Hopkinsville, I was interested. WalMart has been our primary so...

An advertising email this morning had an interesting title. It piqued my curiosity enough that I opened it instead of deleting it. Th...

Happy Christmas memories In 2006 I wrote about some Christmas memories in a series I titled, "Ghosts of Christmas Past." I hope...

Perfect favor for a Valentines Day party At the LWML luncheon last Saturday, one of these spoons was placed at each table setting. Purple a...

Old-fashioned popcorn treats When I was a child in northern Nebraska, popcorn balls were a holiday treat. If there was a party, someone mig...

Masterpiece color palettes Whether it's your home , a brochure , a quilt , or a website , color is an important part of the design. It...

History and Old Stuff... Sometimes I see an old-time illustration and it stirs a vague memory. I had one of those deja vu moments a few da...

Post office mural at Valentine Nebraska One of the odd things about getting older is that I'm becoming more and more like my parents. ...