by IngridBarlow | Jul 15, 2010 | Uncategorized
We spent a glorious few days up at my parents house last week in MN. I picked some blueberries for breakfast. Talk about eating fresh! Still warm from the sun. Grandma watched Elias while Tony and I went on a canoe ride. It was a beautiful escape for me. We saw...
by IngridBarlow | Jul 14, 2010 | knitting
I can’t get over this little guy! I made him up a few nights ago and he makes me smile every time I look at him. This fabulous pattern is from Susan B. Anderson and is FREE on her blog. When I bought the yarn to make this guy, I also picked up her newest book,...
by IngridBarlow | Jul 12, 2010 | Movie Monday, Simply Domestic
Ok, so we’re taking a break from the quilting videos. Today is on homemade baby wipes! These are so easy to make, you’ll feel good about using them since they are more environmentally friendly, and they are soft on your wallet! I’m so thankful I...
by IngridBarlow | Jul 9, 2010 | Good on the tastebuds
I got this cool candle on vacation up in Northern MN. The candle factory called it a “Gump” candle because it is a ton of little layers of different wax from all their other candle making. Beautiful! Basically, a very green candle because they...
by IngridBarlow | Jul 5, 2010 | Movie Monday
Here’s the 3rd movie in a 4 part series. In this one, I show you how to machine stitch your binding to the top of your quilt. (Don’t be fooled, there is some hand work on the binding as well. But it’s not so bad…actually one of my favorite...
by IngridBarlow | Jul 3, 2010 | knitting
Sometimes I get in these crazy knitting moods. It struck again late last night! Check out Susan B. Anderson!! Here are a few must do projects. This is a little bunny that turns inside out and becomes a duck. How great is that?! Free pattern here! How about...
by IngridBarlow | Jul 2, 2010 | Good on the tastebuds
I made some fresh squeezed lemonade earlier this week and decided that it will have to be a summer tradition. What a treat! I used the recipe from Ina Garten. Very easy! Just make sure you pick some lemons up the next time you are at the grocery store. 1 cup...
by IngridBarlow | Jul 1, 2010 | Uncategorized
I took a little vacation to the Black Hills. I totally forgot how beautiful it is. It was a wonderful time away for me. Family, rocks and hills, horses, bonfires, canoeing…being awed by the Creator. We stayed at Outlaw Ranch and this was the daily view. Not...
by IngridBarlow | Jun 28, 2010 | Quilts
Welcome to the 2nd week of Movie Monday! This one if an informational one on quilting for all of you sewing newbies. If you don’t quilt, you might not find this one a thriller but it’s only 4 minutes long so you will survive. Sorry you don’t see much...
by IngridBarlow | Jun 25, 2010 | Crafting Concoctions
Here’s a little lesson on how to make a zippered pouch. Grab yourself 2 squares of lining, 2 squares of your outer fabric and a zipper. Cut your fabric all the same size. For example I had a 10″ zipper and I cut all my fabric squares 7″x10″...
by IngridBarlow | Jun 22, 2010 | knitting
Did you know Saturday was National Knit in Public day? I must have known it in my inner knitting being, because I made my way to the local yarn shop on Saturday without even knowing that. The place was wonderfully busy. People knitting on the front porch, people...
by IngridBarlow | Jun 21, 2010 | Quilts
Below is the first video in the new Movie Mondays series! Each Monday I will post a video blog to give you all a little variety to the typical written blog. This one is a demonstration of the set-up of my quilting frame. Enjoy! Setting up My Frame for Quilting from...
by IngridBarlow | Jun 19, 2010 | Good on the tastebuds, Simply Domestic
Well the weeding season is upon us. I went out this morning and took care of a few unwanted visitors. Plants look well. A bit smaller garden this year, but I think we will still have quite a harvest. I told Tony today that I think it should be one of our life...
by IngridBarlow | Jun 18, 2010 | Simply Domestic
I’m a little anxious, excited, nervous. Another bend in the road has happened and as with most change there is mixed feelings. I have worked part time at my church for the last couple years as the office manager. With the arrival of Elias and the adjustments...
by IngridBarlow | Jun 14, 2010 | Quilts
Here is all the scrumptious fabric I bought on vacation! First up is a stack of solids. I have learned the importance of including some solids in your quilts just to give your eye a place to rest. Not so busy, busy. Amish quilts are done with solids and there are...
