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  Had seen this suggested somewhere and decided to try my hand at it.Purchased zippers for 25 cents each at a resale shop in Eagle River, Wisconsin.I then came home and began stitching the together overlapping one side of the zipper over the top one.  Keep on hand sewing (using neutral thread, unless you want to take the time to match each zipper...I didn't!!)  It is turning out very nicely.  I'll show you the finished product, and what it looks like under our Beta fish...Meteor!... » Read More

   Take a look at this!  Pony horseshoes combined with welding and a bit of pink paint, and here they are!  Perfect for the little girl or big girl that loves books and reading, also...horses~!... » Read More

Our newest creative thing in our home is the making of yarn dolls.My daughter and her friend began the venture on the weekend, and it is growing!Any color available.    ... » Read More

   I'm so enjoying this recent project.  My sister-in-law passed away last August.Her first grandbaby is to be born this August.  I have some of her jammies she wore, and am cutting them into 6 1/2 inch squares to make a patchwork quilt for the new little one.  I am using the lace embellishments to accentseveral squares, as well as the collars from a couple of jammie shirts.It is really fun!  The last birthday card she gave my husband and I(we share the same birthday) has her signature on it.The blanket will be hand embroidered on a pink square,... » Read More

Take some earthen clay, shave it down to powder and add water, form something with your hands, and what do you get?Ask a young lady...a tea set!  So adorable painted in bright colors.The set was "fired" in our cook stove and brought out in the morningbaked through.  Very sweet!... » Read More

The latest workshop creation is a Burr Oak table made ofvery thick wood!  It's gorgeous, and very heavy!  The natural markings in this wood make the table have character. ... » Read More

   Adding a new twist to the Mitered Corners scarf byadding blocks to the sides of the long strip,.  Fun stuff!Enjoying using up my odd yarn.  July 1, 2012   This is one of my absolute favorite projects!It's growing amazingly, and in the middle of summer!I just can't put it down!! ... » Read More

Here's another finished project that joins the coathanger made from a rotary hoe.Take a few parts, add weld, paint, and much creativity, and you get a tractorto grace your yard, wall, or wherever you want!  Watch to see what Davidcomes up with next.....drum roll, please!... » Read More

Seems like, when it rains, it pours!  I have been replacing zippers very frequentlyas of late, and besides the jackets, the newest one is a favorite jeans backpack.I have such appreciation of my mom, staying up late at night sewing clothing for us, and special things like my freshman year cheerleader skirt. Holey jeans were a specialty for her to patch.  Her sewing area was called "Grammy's Patching Parlor".My aunt and grandma were the same.  They were always mending something for someone outside the home, let alone those inside their home! I love the old adage"When life give you scraps, make quilts."  ... » Read More

   Checking in daily here, I'm searching for somethingI've been creating to share with you!  This time it isn't made with my hands, it's planted!  I have spinach coming up in three rectangle planting containers in my south tea nook window!  If I can get a picture to upload (my pics are too big for this site, thus I don't have much up til I figure it out how to downsize them) , you will see how my little sprouts are doing.  Creativity is catchy!  It affects every area of your life!!Happy creating! ... » Read More

  Fresh off the drawing board is my first art quilt using mixed media...Fabric, ribbon, paper, photo, plastic label, and orange mesh.I used fabric from my stash and placed the items pleasingly on thesurface.  With free-motion quilting, I randomly sewed some heart-shapesalong with outlining to hold the pieces down.It was really fun, and I'm on my way to creating another one.This time, I'm going to find the fabric you can print a photo onand include in the collage.  Happy art quilts!!... » Read More

   My newest project for the past couple of months is a mitered corner scarf!  I will put pictures up when I can figure out better how to shrink the size of the pictures.  I have been knitting for over 40 years, and this is possibly the most fun pattern I have come across.  I also love color!  Using up my yarn in a mix of rainbow hues (along with jewel tones and more subdued notes)is really exciting.  ... » Read More

   My latest sewing project is taking a 50 lb. feed bag, adding fabric top and handles, and squaring out the bottom. Double seams, of course. I have used these for some time, and enjoy the ability to carryquite a few pounds of goods at one time. They hold 50 lb of feed, so why shouldn't they work for our trips to the store?!?!? ... » Read More

  Welcome!  We are very excited to be part of this Artfire community.We have many creative interests here, and will be listing many of the projects we have beeen working on.  I've seen the quality of workmanship on this site, and it is amazing.  Thanks for having us.    ... » Read More