The Treehouse Appreciation Society
Happy Earth Day to you! The weekend was gorgeous here in Seattle (seems to be over for the moment, hope everyone enjoyed). A big part of it for us was spent out in the backyard,
Color and Pattern
Now that a new quilt for Emma is done, and a proper “quilt rest” has followed, next comes a quilt for Ian’s bed. I’ve been wanting to make this Marquee pattern (above), from the
Happy Easter to you
Emma made palm crosses for Palm Sunday (last Sunday) with her Mamere (their grandmother). Happy Easter to everyone who celebrates!
Raingutter Regatta
We got back late last night early this morning from a lovely trip to a little island off the coast of Florida. Before I dip back into the cocktail of laundry and sorting that I’m
My Single Girl Quilt
I put the final handstitches on the binding of the Denyse Schmidt’s Single Girl quilt yesterday afternoon. I do not remember feeling quite this satisfied with a project in a while. This project started quite
Upcycled Whale
You saw this one coming, right? A whale made from a cycling jersey? A Tour De France “King of the Mountain” jersey? Peter’s request, naturally.
Organizing with Drawstring Bags
When there is a lot of ’round the house tasks to be done, I like to think that’s just all part of the quality time my family and I spend together when we
Grow Where You Are Planted
This simple pot on our front stoop has become somewhat symbolic to me, a sign of season’s change, reminding me there’s even beauty in snow covered dead plants when you look hard enough. Which, in
How It Goes Down Around Here
Melissa mentioned watching 4 seasons of Mary Tyler Moore while getting some solitary sewing done a few weeks ago and I gasped. “You can watch Mary Tyler Moore?” “On hulu.com”? “No kidding!” To which Peter
Holiday Gifts We Made
We actually just finished giving our gifts, due to snow days, illness, and my forgetfulness. I thought I would share what holiday gifts we made this season.