http://www.thriftbooks.com For the last two or so years we’ve been seeing ads for Thrift Books site everywhere.this year marks their 20th Anniversary. Yeah! They’ve got twenty years into a great book service. Used and new. This what Amazon started out as in the 1990s. If you like literature, it’s here. All kinds from every point …
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Invest In Your Skills!
This something I have been thinking long and hard about. Investing in our individual skills could be a life saver after a SHTF scenario. What kind of skills? It would have to be a skill that could help you (and your family/community) and you can barter with. Let’s look at this a bit deeper. SEWING …
Pressing: The Tailor’s Secret to Perfect Seams | Masterclass feat. Barba…
https://youtube.com/watch?v=-9VDZ6eJyJA&feature=share http://royalblack.at Here’s a wonderful video on pressing your clothing. Barbara Pesendorfer is a Designer and Master Tailoress from Austria. In this video she shares the importance of pressing your garments to keep them in excellent condition. And let’s face clothing is expensive regardless of where you buy it. Barbara goes into detail about each …
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Happy Father’s Day!
I want to wish y’all a Happy Father’s Day to the men out there who’ve stepped up and fulfilled their Holy Vocation of being a father. Especially those who stepped up after someone else bailed on a child.
My Summer Fabric Haul 2023
Here’s a cute channel I recently found on seeing and sewing related things. The Doc is Haute is owned by Sophia. A pharmacist by day, wife/mom and YouTuber. She shares so mamy things sewing related. Sophia has a variety of playlist. From tutorials to Health & Wellness. You like hauls and sewing, girl’s got you …
How to Choose Fabric for a Quilt
Look at this… 👀 https://pin.it/hgJlgJd I have a neat post for you. It’s on quilting by Kelli at The Willow Market. Kelli tells how she decides on a quilting project. Below I will highlight how she does it. VARIETY OF FABRICS: there’s nothing more boring than a quilt with one color. Or matching things. Kelli …
25 Budget Meals For Large Families That Are Cheap & Easy!
Look at this… 👀 https://pin.it/2k252zA Here’s a wonderful post on feeding a large crew on a tight budget. Below will be the one that stood put to me. MEATBALL CASSEROLE PARMESAN: This is meatball sandwich on a large scale. ONE POT PEPPERONI PIZZA PASTA: This is pasta and pizza in one pot. Hello! I personally …
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DIY Gift idea! Coin & card purse made in 5 minutes / free pattern [Tend…
Here are some cute ideas for gift giving. Small pouch for change or gift card. This way, you give two gifts. It’s easy to make. FUTURE PROJECT: This little pouch is so cute I may try to make it. Fabric… I like colors that scream fall and spring.
VINTAGE HOUSEKEEPING SHORTCUTS!
Look at this… 👀 https://pin.it/1vD87L4 The title says it.. I am going to look at them and leave my thoughts. 1. Multitask. Seriously! When you can get two or more things done at once go for it. 2. Straighten up living. We do this every evening. Throw away items that shod be and put away …
15 No-Bake Cookies
Look at this… 👀 https://pin.it/4ZVIabo Here are 15 cookies you can make on the stove top early in the morning. They will be set abd ready for your family in the evening. I grew up with these cookies. This post has some awesome ideas. Here’s one suggestion I am making, NUTELLA… I didn’t have this …
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