The ladies will get a kick out of this review. I've been reading too many motivational books lately that tell you to treat yourself to things that make you happy.  And this quilt set was one of those things. Periodically, I go to a nearby safe, local motel in our beach town, when I need a bit of a get-away time. I also like to go there and write without the distractions of all I should...

My husband and I just took a wonderful Christmas vacation trip to the ocean, and while we were there, the weather turned very cold. One of my favorite activities in the evening, was to light scented candles, and sit in a big, overstuffed chair to read magazines and books. I felt like I was in heaven, except that I kept having to get up and turn the thermostat up, over and over. So one evening, ...

I received this book as a "Thanksgiving Gift" from a friend at church who knew I liked quilting.  It is an incredible collection of patterns... quite likely the one and only pattern book I will ever need.  Of course, I am absolutely delighted with it!  The book presents patch designs in four different categories:  Stars & Hearts, Florals, Vintage Classics, and ...

You want a great pillow to lay on when you sleep?  You want to get some of these.  The Abbey Hill Quilted Pillows.  They are $7.19 a piece and they are so comfortable to sleep on.  I get a good nights sleep every night because they are nice and full and make you as comfortable as possible when you want to get a good night sleep.  You will find these at Kmart in the stor...

When switching my daughter to a 'big girl' bed I wanted to purchase a nice quilt that she would like for years to come.  While browsing through the Pottery Barn for Kids catalog I came upon one that was perfect.  It matched the colors of her room wonderfully. I purchased the full-sized quilt from one of their 2007 lines and was very pleased when I received it.  It is brig...

Towards the end of last summer our rope hammock finally gave out and had to be replaced.  The stand was still good, so we only needed the hamock part.  I started looking around and found this one clearanced 50%  at Target.  It wasn't exactly what I was looking for, but the price was right, so I decided to give it a try.  We've been really happy with it so far.Un...

My master bedroom is decorated in deep burgundy reds with navy blue accents. My husband and I each have a cozy chair by the bed, and I love to keep  lots of warm throws nearby to snuggle up with, when I read a book, or watch TV.This is a beautiful red velvet burgundy quilt throw, that had a bonus tote bag made of the same material. The quilt can be kept in the tote bag, or the tote ba...

Last Easter, I received the nicest new slippers> the Lands End Women's Quilted Moc Slippers. How did the Easter Bunny know I would come to adore these slippers!!! I have them in cobalt blue, so pretty! They are so comfy and warm! I have them on right now! As soon as the weather gets cold, I pull these slippers out and pop them on. I wear them everywhere> they are so comfy and nice I...

I recently discovered a different type of craft project called Quilt Magic.  My sister introducted me to it as she wanted me to help her put hers together.  I guess I have a bit of a reputation of being crafty. :)Quilt Magic gives you the look of a quilted wall hanging without the use of a needle and thread.  The base of the project is a styrofoam/foam board that has precut groov...

It gets cold in Michigan, I hate it!!  I hate wearing bulky heavy coats to keep warm only to run to the mall or the grocery store.  Who needs to sweat or carry around a coat for any length of time, not me!!I found the solution in this really great Mickey quilted jacket purchased from the Disney Store about 6 years ago.  I fell in love with it the minute it came into the...

I bought two of the Land's End Boys Channel Quilt Jackets when they were on sale in February.  Normally priced at $59.50, I got them for $9.99 each plus shipping!  These incredibly durable and easy to clean jackets have helpd up through two winters, and my children are moving through them.  The younger child will inherit his older brother's jacket, and the older son will ...

I'm not sure if I mentioned this before but I love all things frontier.  What started me on this life long obsession was the Little House Series.  This book was written by someone with a similar obsession and it shows.  Her introduction tells a bit about her own history and then she dives in to the crafts and activities known to former prairie girls.  The book is broken ...

I'm an avid crafter and quilter.  Nothing can stop me from making all the new designs, patterns, and creations I keep dreaming up.  Nothing, that is, except the cost.  Has anyone else ever noticed that when the words "craft" or "art" are applied to a product, suddenly the price doubles?At least where my quilting is concerned, I have found a great solution:...

I received the new Janome Heavy Duty Model Sewing Machine for Christmas this year from my husband.  It was a machine that has been reconditioned and was purchased from Overstock.com. at a great price.  This machine has extra features like "needle up/needle down", "needle threader" (which I must say is helpful with my aging eyes), 7 extra accessory feet,  It ha...

Several years ago I decided to get into sewing some of my own clothes. I borrowed my mom's old sewing machine but was limited on use as it is much older and has no instruction manual. I was afraid to mess with any dials for fear of breaking it.I went shopping for my own sewing machine and have to admit I went for the cheapest one I could find. One without a lot in the way of gadgets and giz...

The Dan River name in fabrics used to mean quality.  That has apparently changed.  I got this set at a deep discount. If that had not been true I would have returned it.  These Bed-in-a-Bag sets contain a comforter, bedskirt, pillow shams, fitted sheet, flat sheet and two pillowcases.I had been looking for a new comforter for our bed, but couldn’t find a design I liked for ...

I bought this comforter for my son a few months ago; we decorated his new "big boy" room in a Cars theme, and when I went looking for a twin comforter for his new bed, I fell in love with this one!  The design is really cute, and not too "babyish."  There is a big picture of Lightning McQueen on the front of the comforter, and the back has lots of car and racing si...

This sewing machine is extremely easy to use.  It sews on denim and quilts with no hesitation.  The owner's manual is clear, concise and written in English, Spanish and French.  Every function has a diagram that helps to explain each feature.  The presser feet just snap into place and selecting the stitches is done by turning a dial.  The se...

My husband purchased a new Janome sewing machine for me about 8 years ago as a Christmas gift; after much hinting by me (think pictures of sewing machines in his briefcase, on the bathroom mirror etc.  My best friend is an experienced seamstress and went with him to purchase the machine to ensure he purchcased the best machine for the money.  I had never heard of the Janome brand, but...

I found this cute Tinkerbell hoodie on ebay!  I was looking for a hoodie that zipped and I just happened to be looking at Tinkerbell items one evening when the listing appeared.  I was very interested and it was just my size.  I bid on it and hoped for the best.  I won the auction and it was delivered shortly after I paid. It's a black hoodie with a quilted, satin, pink ...