Category Archives: Humor

Fun Odds and Ends

Posted on December 14, 2017 by civilwarrose5

This post isn’t going to be very long, but I have two things that I really wanted to share. First, while I was working on the epic sewing project last month I pulled out my new pinking shears. I had … Continue reading →

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Interesting Craigslist Ads

Posted on August 26, 2017 by civilwarrose5

Previously on my blog I’ve shared some Craigslist postings for sewing machines that make me giggle. I’ve been told that I need to do this for non-sewing stuff so I decided to take the challenge. Just as an FYI… whenever … Continue reading →

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Sewing – A Jean Bag for Dave

Posted on June 26, 2017 by civilwarrose5

This past winter I made a bag for my friend, Dave. I had organized his choir music, but the bag he was using was busting at the seams. After Dave stuffed his choir music in this one it, too, was … Continue reading →

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Still So Busy…

Posted on January 17, 2017 by civilwarrose5

I have taken some pictures and I intend on posting about Chad the Spad soon. Plus I have some other posts that I want to write. However, work has been busy and my weekends seem to be taken up with … Continue reading →

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How To Cut Carpeting… The Unprofessional Way!

Posted on September 16, 2016 by civilwarrose5

*Disclaimer – The following pictures are absolutely true and not photo-shopped. The story is true though the words are my own. This actually happened in front of my parents’ house and I was there to witness it. They live out … Continue reading →

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Sewing Machine Ads on Craigslist

Posted on July 31, 2016 by civilwarrose5

Last fall during National Sewing Month I did a blog post with entertaining ads that I had found on Craigslist for sewing machines. I enjoy visiting the Craigslist postings for various cities around the country to see what people are … Continue reading →

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Book Review- “Food: A Love Story” by Jim Gaffigan

Posted on October 3, 2015 by civilwarrose5

It may seem a bit ironic that a person who has to live on the Gluten Free diet could so thoroughly enjoy a book titled “Food: A Love Story.” Since the author is Jim Gaffigan, however, it shouldn’t really be … Continue reading →

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Sewing Machine Cabinets – NSM 9-22-15

Posted on September 22, 2015 by civilwarrose5

Now that I have another sewing machine, one that I would really like to use, I’m going to need a cabinet for it. After all, this one was originally made to reside in a cabinet as compared to the portable … Continue reading →

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How to Survive a Sharknado!

Posted on October 19, 2014 by civilwarrose5

The world is going crazy. There are times when I don’t know if I should panic or if I should just let everything blow over and not worry. Well, I’m not good at not worrying so I decided that I … Continue reading →

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To See Or Not to See…

Posted on September 4, 2013 by civilwarrose5

I thought that I would do a fun, weird, and typically ‘Kerry’ type of post today. Something whimsical, but also something that you won’t really learn too much about. I think that Jay might find this one interesting, though, so … Continue reading →

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