Category Archives: Cats

Sewing for Crutches

Posted on October 18, 2019 by civilwarrose5

Last week my coworker broke her leg. She broke both her fibula and tibia. OUCH! She is unable to use the fun little scooter like what Jay used when he broke his foot. She is stuck with crutches for the … Continue reading →

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Real Life – 10-11-19

Posted on October 11, 2019 by civilwarrose5

Have you been feeling like life is a real drag? Do you think that everybody else on social media has a wonderful life? Do you think that you’re the only one who is trying to get into her sewing room, … Continue reading →

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Project Linus Blanket #23

Posted on July 19, 2019 by civilwarrose5

Project Linus blanket #23 “Pistachio” Bob’s buddy, Darth Vader, helped me take pictures of this blanket. This was my vacation project. A few weeks ago we drove down to my sister’s and stayed with her for about six days. It’s … Continue reading →

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Cocktails & Colors – 6-20-19

Posted on June 28, 2019 by civilwarrose5

Let me start of by saying that I’m not an artist. I mean, this should prove my point: When Jay saw that drawing in my post he asked if I wanted him to draw up a template so that my … Continue reading →

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Hard-to-Finish Projects

Posted on May 17, 2019 by civilwarrose5

I have to admit that I’ve had a few projects on my finishing table that I’ve had absolutely no motivation to work on. Probably because they don’t involve yarn, fabric, or flowers. *sigh* Do you remember these: I have made … Continue reading →

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Blankets, Blankets, Blankets!

Posted on May 14, 2019 by civilwarrose5

Recently I’ve been on a bender. Every time I go to Goodwill or the Salvation Army I make a bee-line for the linens. It seems to be my never-ending quest to find the really nice sets of flannel or fleece … Continue reading →

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Jewelry Armoire – FINISHED!

Posted on April 16, 2019 by civilwarrose5

Yes, it’s true! I’m not joking. It really is finished! The surprise on my sister’s face says it all… she never thought it would happen! To be honest, there were times I believed that myself! Here it is, before and … Continue reading →

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WIPS – Crochet Projects

Posted on March 1, 2019 by civilwarrose5

A few posts ago I mentioned that this year is the year of Crochet. Somehow I have managed to accumulate a handful of WIPs (Works In Progress) that are beginning to drive me crazy. Let me show you what I … Continue reading →

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Crocheted T-Shirt Rag Rug

Posted on February 1, 2019 by civilwarrose5

Right after Christmas Jay had vacation time to take. While home he decided to go through his dresser and get rid of shirts he no longer wore. I was hoping to donate them to charity, but they were either stained … Continue reading →

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Sewing Room Mayhem

Posted on January 25, 2019 by civilwarrose5

If you spent the last two months in your sewing room (or even your workshop!) in order to get ready for Christmas I’m sure that you are currently looking around at the mess that remains. At least, that’s what I’ve … Continue reading →

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