Category Archives: Crafting

Dresses for Missions – 8-6-16

Posted on August 9, 2016 by civilwarrose5

It’s been a while since I’ve posted anything for my Dresses for Missions project. A lot of that is because I’ve been busy working on other projects. That didn’t stop me from buying more fabric, though. I’ve discovered an enabler, … Continue reading →

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Almost A Craft Show

Posted on August 6, 2016 by civilwarrose5

Last weekend was the annual craft show in the town where my friend Sarah lives. My mom and I set our stuff up on her lawn last year, which is directly across from the park where the craft show is … Continue reading →

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Train Layout Planning

Posted on July 7, 2016 by civilwarrose5

Jay keeps telling me that this train layout he’s working on is going to be a 10 year project. I suppose that’s true because it feels like we haven’t been getting anywhere with it lately. I know that he has … Continue reading →

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Extending the Sewing Surfaces

Posted on June 30, 2016 by civilwarrose5

My sewing room looks huge, but it’s really not. I have slanted ceilings on both sides with one wall being slightly taller than the other one. This makes organization a little difficult. And it also means that all of my … Continue reading →

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Sewing: A Garden Kneeler

Posted on June 15, 2016 by civilwarrose5

I don’t have a really big yard, but I do tend to spend a lot of time on the ground when I’m gardening. I might be weeding, planting, or just trying to make things look nicer. Either way, my knees … Continue reading →

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Summer Cross Update – 5-24-16

Posted on May 27, 2016 by civilwarrose5

I had just finished the grapes on my Summer Cross a little over a week ago when I took this picture. I have managed to find a little more time to cross stitch lately…     I’ve managed to add … Continue reading →

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Hitting A Wall – Painting Bricks…

Posted on May 16, 2016 by civilwarrose5

Currently the all-consuming project in our house is the train layout. Yes, it truly has become all-consuming. Jay is furiously building track and determining just how many miles he can possibly place on the plywood without making it look too … Continue reading →

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Fleece Blankets for Charity – 4-24-16

Posted on April 28, 2016 by civilwarrose5

In a previous post I had mentioned that I wanted to continue crocheting, but I had decided that I would make slightly more useful things like blankets for the babies where our Dresses for Missions are sent.   My first attempt … Continue reading →

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Train Coffee Table – Part 3

Posted on April 17, 2016 by civilwarrose5

Can you tell that I’m teasing you with the coffee table pictures at the beginning of my posts? You can see it in this picture, once you get past the excitement of Jay opening an airplane box. By the way, … Continue reading →

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Train Coffee Table – Part 2

Posted on April 15, 2016 by civilwarrose5

Hopefully you enjoyed the first post on the Train Coffee table. Chester enjoys the coffee table, even if you can’t see the finished product very well in this picture. Shall we see how the table continues to progress?     … Continue reading →

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