by IngridBarlow | Feb 24, 2011 | Crafting Concoctions, Simply Domestic
A couple days ago, Tony asked me why we didn’t grow fresh herbs inside since we love using them in our cooking. Good question. I went down to check out my seed stash, and sure enough I had herb seeds. Lots of herb seeds. Like seeds from 2002. I know I...
by IngridBarlow | Feb 23, 2011 | knitting, Simply Domestic
I’ve been doing a lot of knitting lately. I actually lay awake at night thinking about what projects I am working on and what I want to do next. I keep telling myself that I am a quilter and should be thinking about new quilting designs. All well. The...
by IngridBarlow | Feb 21, 2011 | knitting, Quilts, Simply Domestic
With baby #2 approaching this summer, I am in a total “finish old projects” mood. I pulled out this old runner top that was kind of a failed pattern idea and quilted it up. I actually really like the finished piece, and I am soooo happy with my decision...
by IngridBarlow | Feb 16, 2011 | Crafting Concoctions, Simply Domestic
This was one of those projects that I started before Christmas when I was in my total pregnancy-induced craft slump. I decided to make some Quick Change Trousers from Anna Maria Horner in the hopes that I could whip up a couple more for my nieces for Christmas gifts....
by IngridBarlow | Feb 15, 2011 | Simply Domestic
Right around this time of year I get a major gardening/spring itch. Every year I crave spring bulbs and wonder how to satisfy this when there are a couple more months of snow left to go. I called a local nursery and asked about forcing spring bulbs and what my...
