Author Archives: civilwarrose5

Website Review: Craftsy.com

Posted on August 2, 2015 by civilwarrose5

Do you enjoy quilting, sewing, crocheting, cake decorating, jewelry making, gardening or cooking? Do you enjoy learning new techniques for one of your many hobbies? Do you want to learn a new hobby? If so, then you definitely need to … Continue reading →

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Sugar Control Diet – July 2015

Posted on July 30, 2015 by civilwarrose5

Weight Loss – Remained Steady Total Weight Loss – 20 pounds Mood – Much Improved! New Goal – Find the ambition to exercise more     July was a busy month and I can’t believe that it’s almost over! My … Continue reading →

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Failure to Sell

Posted on July 27, 2015 by civilwarrose5

This past weekend there was an annual craft sale in my area that has always been a huge draw. I can remember walking through the park to look at the various vendors’ wares and being jostled because there were so … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Lady on the Hill

Posted on July 20, 2015 by civilwarrose5

I have just finished reading “Lady on the Hill: How Biltmore Estate Became an American Icon” by Howard E. Covington Jr. The writing was engaging, informative, and kept me coming back for more. In fact, I was disappointed when I … Continue reading →

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Summer Cross Update – 7-15-15

Posted on July 15, 2015 by civilwarrose5

This summer has been flying by and it seems like all of my projects are being put on hold. I haven’t actually worked in my sewing room since the beginning of June. *sigh*           I have … Continue reading →

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Foot Detox Bath

Posted on July 13, 2015 by civilwarrose5

Before I begin this post, I want to warn you that I have pictures of the foot detox bath that I had this past weekend. If you can’t handle icky stuff, then you might want to skip this post altogether. … Continue reading →

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Sugar Control Diet – June 2015

Posted on July 5, 2015 by civilwarrose5

June 2015 Weight Loss – Overall, remained steady. Total Weight Loss – 20 pounds Mood – Stressed… still! I decided that since I’m not on a very strict sugar-controlled diet anymore that I wouldn’t post every week or even every … Continue reading →

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Newest CNC Wine Coasters 7-1-15

Posted on July 2, 2015 by civilwarrose5

Do you remember the Wine Glass Coaster set that I showed you earlier this spring? The first round I did a light shade of stain for the bottle and darker stains for the wine glass coasters. Our church has a … Continue reading →

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Dresses for Missions Update – 6-28-15

Posted on June 30, 2015 by civilwarrose5

I haven’t spent a lot of time in my sewing room, so it’s been a few weeks since I’ve made any dresses. Here is one that I can show you, though. Dress #29 This fabric had a funky v-pattern to … Continue reading →

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Father’s Day Calf

Posted on June 28, 2015 by civilwarrose5

Last weekend was Father’s Day. My dad is somewhat hard to get anything for because he’s not into the typical “dad” stuff. When I run across something and I think that he will like it I typically pick it up … Continue reading →

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