by Kelli Donley | Oct 28, 2006 | Domestic Art, Journal, Recipes
Amy’s Tie One On is a monthly apron sew-along with a theme. October’s theme is costume aprons. I have no costume-wearing plans this year, so instead I raided my stash to figure out how I could create something from what I already had. (Minor victory: I am...
by Kelli Donley | Oct 27, 2006 | Domestic Art, Journal
My mom sent me a lovely lap quilt for my birthday. She spoils me with these beautiful creations. I have a hope chest full of quilts of all sizes and colors. I can’t wait to have a home one day (full of wee ones) to really show off her artistry. I’ll have...
by Kelli Donley | Oct 26, 2006 | Domestic Art, Journal, Uncategorized
I’ll admit I take most of my sewing inspiration from craft blogs. I see others trying new projects and think, “Oooh… I should so do that!” This all started several years ago when I made the fateful discovery of Craftster. The rest is history....
by Kelli Donley | Oct 25, 2006 | Domestic Art, Journal
[Thank you for your kind response to yesterday’s post. I am thrilled that so many of you also sent the letter to your congressperson. Hopefully we will give them motivation to act!] I came home yesterday to a tiny parcel on the doorstep from a girlfriend in...
by Kelli Donley | Oct 24, 2006 | Africa, Journal
Call me an optimist, but I’m hoping you’ll each take a second to send this letter to your congressperson about ending the genocide in Darfur. The truth is, together we can make a difference. Does it sound corny? Absolutely. Is it possible? Yes. Without a...
by Kelli Donley | Oct 23, 2006 | Journal, Travel
We are home from Mexico and darn it if I wish we weren’t lounging on the beach again this morning. Seven of us rented a condo in Rocky Point for the weekend; we spent the better part of four days reveling in gluttony. We ate, we drank, we baked in the sun, we...
