Last January I discovered a new quilt shop here in Kansas City, KC Maker Studio, that was having on-line quilt classes during the pandemic. The series of classes available on Saturday mornings introduced the different types of pre-cut fabrics and patterns that could be used with them. For a nominal fee, I was provided withContinue reading “Two pre-cut fabric quilts and my favorite quilt so far.”
Author Archives: Theresa
Stephenson’s Apple Farm
Every year at this time I patiently wait for Stephenson’s Apple Cider to show up in my local grocery store. There are several other brands that appear weeks before Stephenson’s but I never purchase anything else. For me, Stephenson’s is the thread that runs through my years of fall activities and holidays. Hot mugs ofContinue reading “Stephenson’s Apple Farm”
Texas Flag Quilt
My first grandson who just turned seven is a born and bred Texan. Besides his two bicycles and legos, he loves his cowboy boots, goes to the Rodeo each year and has even participated in a mutton busting event. Several months ago Levi told me his baby blanket that I made for him was tooContinue reading “Texas Flag Quilt”
Air Fryer Attempts: Potato Chips and Donuts
My sister and her husband love their air fryer so much that they upgraded to a bigger model and lent me their original one to try out for myself. We have made pork chops, onion rings, fish and a few other things. Most have been pretty good. The air fryer does a great job onContinue reading “Air Fryer Attempts: Potato Chips and Donuts”
The Easiest Bread You Will Ever Make
My mom loved to bake bread. Every Sunday we would have either a loaf of homemade bread, cloverleaf rolls, cinnamon rolls or my favorite, cinnamon bread. She never used a recipe, just magically produced those delightful treats off the top of her head. When I became an adult I made her come to my houseContinue reading “The Easiest Bread You Will Ever Make”
On the Menu
I know most of us are cooking more than usual these days during this unprecedented time in our country. Although I have been a menu planner for a long, long time I still am constantly on the outlook for inspiration when it comes to getting dinner on the table. Some of my favorite blog postsContinue reading “On the Menu”
New Fall Items
Many of you know that I have an Etsy shop, Sweet Pie Studio, where I sell personalized monogrammed items such as burp cloths. Here are a couple of my best sellers: Although I have a few dish towels in the shop already, this fall I decided to add some seasonal dish towels, or teaContinue reading “New Fall Items”
Buffalo Check Quilt
I have been a fan of buffalo check for many years, long before it became a popular modern farmhouse staple. At least two master bedroom decors ago, I had a black and white buffalo check duvet made. That was long before we took pictures of everything we made, or ate or every place we visitedContinue reading “Buffalo Check Quilt”
My husband the NASCAR driver….
…..well for about 5 minutes anyway! I think my husband’s love for all wheeled vehicles started with his matchbox car collection which still holds a valued place in his home office. When he was growing up he would help his father work on cars any chance he got. As a teenager he and his friendContinue reading “My husband the NASCAR driver….”
An Obsession and a New Adventure!
Last fall when I was facing surgery and knew I would be laying low for about 12 weeks to recover, I decided to purchase a new sewing/embroidery machine. Since I already own two sewing machines I really purchased it more for the embroidery capabilities than anything else……..except for that self-threading needle!!!! Pretty sure I decidedContinue reading “An Obsession and a New Adventure!”