Weighted Blanket Sewing Tutorial

A few weeks back, a girlfriend posted about an Instagram contest to win a homemade weighted blanket. I’d had my eye on a weighted blanket after hearing from another girlfriend how much better she was sleeping. There is a good bit of research to show the weight...

Sun and Surf

I promised my friend Sue two years ago when she visited that I’d sew her an Amy Butler Sun and Surf halter. And, two years later — it is done. (This project was so easy. I just dragged my feet getting started and I am so happy it is done because it was...

On the Flip Side

This pillow is spring on one side, and Valentine’s on the other. And, I’m done making pillows for a while. Time to find a new project to tackle!   ~K

Where Bibliophiles Lay Their Heads

  My long-time blogging friend Jen recently switched jobs and homes. She is an avid reader and I’d long had my eye on this pattern. I thought it was the perfect time to try a book pillow. I asked Jen for a couple of her favorite authors and embroidered...

Calculated Acts of Kindness 2016

Here we are, again — the first day of Lent and therefore the first day of Calculated Acts of Kindness (CAOK.) The idea behind the campaign is simple: during the next 46 days, complete random kind acts. They can be simple (dragging your neighbor’s trash can back...

CAOK 2015

Ash Wednesday is when Christians are metaphorically reminded how brief this life is. We are made of dust and will one day return to dust. And while it may look silly to have the black mark of ash on your forehead today, this time of year is what it is all about. Sure,...